The homogeneous bar AB weighing 1800 lb is supported at either end by a steel cable. Calculate the smallest safe area of each cable if the working stress is 18 000 psi for steel. 2 ft 1.5 ft a. 0.075 in? b. 0.128 in? c. 0.100 in? d. 0.050 in? 5 ft A B

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The homogeneous bar AB weighing 1800 lb is supported at either end
by a steel cable. Calculate the smallest safe area of each cable if the
working stress is 18 000 psi for steel.
2 ft
|1.5 ft
a. 0.075 in?
b. 0.128 in?
c. 0.100 in?
5 ft
d. 0.050 in?
A
B
Transcribed Image Text:The homogeneous bar AB weighing 1800 lb is supported at either end by a steel cable. Calculate the smallest safe area of each cable if the working stress is 18 000 psi for steel. 2 ft |1.5 ft a. 0.075 in? b. 0.128 in? c. 0.100 in? 5 ft d. 0.050 in? A B
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