A large precast concrete panel for a warehouse is being raised to a vertical position using two sets of cables at two lift lines as shown in the figure part (a). Cable 1 has length L1 = 22 ft and distances along the panel (see figure part (b)) are a = L1/2 and b = L1/4. The cables are attached at lift points B and D and the panel is rotated about its base at A. However, as a worst case, assume that the panel is momentarily lifted off the ground and its total weight must be supported by the cables. Assuming the cable lift forces F at each lift line are about equal, use the simplified model of one half of the panel in figure part (b) to perform your analysis for the lift position shown. The total weight of the panel is W = 85 kips. The orientation of the panel is defined by the following angles: γ = 20° and θ = 10°.
Find the required cross-sectional area AC of the cable if its breaking stress is 91 ksi and a factor of safety of 4 with respect to failure is desired.

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