A load of W = 34 kN is lifted through a boom 'BCD' as shown in the figure. The boom makes an angle of 60 degrees with the vertical. Neglect the weight of the boom for this problem, L1 = L2 = 2.6 m. The pulley at 'D' is frictionless. d.) What is the vertical component at 'B' in kN? e.) Calculate the total reaction at 'B' in kN.

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A load of W = 34 kN is lifted through a boom 'BCD' as shown in the figure. The boom makes an angle of 60 degrees with the vertical. Neglect the weight of the boom for this problem, L1 = L2 = 2.6 m. The pulley at 'D' is frictionless.

 

d.) What is the vertical component at 'B' in kN?

e.) Calculate the total reaction at 'B' in kN.

 

*Round off in 4 decimal places. Thank you.

L2
A
D
a
W
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B
Transcribed Image Text:L2 A D a W 60° B
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