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A Rigid Frame Supported by Cables

Course subject(s) 2. Axial Loaded Members

A rigid frame ABCD is pin supported at C and restrained by two non-rigid cables at A and B. Find the reaction forces in cables A and B given a vertical load P applied at D. The cables are identical and have a Youngs modulus E, cross sectional area Aeff, and length L.

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