The young tree, originally bent, has been brought into the vertical position by adjusting the three guy-wire tensions to AB = 5 lb, AC = 11 lb, and AD = 15 lb. Determine the force and moment reactions at the trunk base point O. Neglect the weight of the tree.

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The young tree, originally bent, has been brought into the vertical position by adjusting the three guy-wire tensions to AB = 5 lb, AC
= 11 lb, and AD = 15 lb. Determine the force and moment reactions at the trunk base point O. Neglect the weight of the tree.
5.2'
2.9'
5.8'
y
2.9'
5.8'
Answers:
Fo = (
i
i+
i
j+
i
k) Ib
Mo = ( i
i+
i
j+
i
k) Ib-ft
Transcribed Image Text:The young tree, originally bent, has been brought into the vertical position by adjusting the three guy-wire tensions to AB = 5 lb, AC = 11 lb, and AD = 15 lb. Determine the force and moment reactions at the trunk base point O. Neglect the weight of the tree. 5.2' 2.9' 5.8' y 2.9' 5.8' Answers: Fo = ( i i+ i j+ i k) Ib Mo = ( i i+ i j+ i k) Ib-ft
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