Question: A steam pipe weighting 50 lb/ft that passes between two buildings 60 ft apart and is supported by a system of cables as shown, assuming

A steam pipe weighting 50 lb/ft that passes between two buildings 60 ft apart and is supported by a system of cables as shown, assuming that the weight of the cable is equivalent to a uniformly distributed loading of 7.5 lb/ft, determine

(a) The location of the lowest point C of the cable,

(b) The maximum tension in the cable.


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