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551. The compound beam is pin-supported at C and supported by rollers at A and B. There is a hinge (pin) at D. Determine the components of reaction at the supports. Neglect the thickness of the beam.
8 kip 15 kip ft B 12 kip
5 4 3

30 8 ft 6 ft 4 kip 4 ft 2 ft

8 ft

8 ft

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557. If the 300-kg drum has a center of mass at point G, determine the horizontal and vertical components of force acting at pin A and the reactions on the smooth pads C and D. The grip at B on member DAB resists both horizontal and vertical components of force at the rim of the drum.
P

600 mm E A 60 mm 60 mm 390 mm 100 mm D G C 30 B

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561. The platform scale consists of a combination of third and first class levers so that the load on one lever becomes the effort that moves the next lever. Through this arrangement, a small weight can balance a massive object. If x = 450 mm and, the mass of the counterweight S is 2 kg, determine the mass of the load L required to maintain the balance.]
100 mm 250 mm 150 mm H F

D 350 mm B x L S

150 mm A

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567. The wall crane supports a load of 700 lb. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the pins A and D. Also, what is the force in the cable at the winch W?
4 ft 4 ft 4 ft C A B D

60 W

700 lb

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570. The bucket of the backhoe and its contents have a weight of 1200 lb and a center of gravity at G. Determine the forces of the hydraulic cylinder AB and in links AC and AD in order to hold the load in the position shown. The bucket is pinned at E.
A 120 C G B

45 D E 1 ft

0.25 ft 1.5 ft

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574. If a force of F = 350 N is applied to the handle of the toggle clamp, determine the resulting clamping force at A.
70 mm 235 mm 30 mm C 30 mm A D 30 B E 30 275 mm F

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