Question: The cable supports the three loads shown. Determine the sags y B and y D of points B and D. Take P 1 = 400

The cable supports the three loads shown. Determine the sags yB and yof points B and D. Take P1 = 400 lb, P2 = 250 lb.4 ft A B P -12 ft-- -20 ft- 14 ft PYD P 15 ft- accpooo!! 12 ft- E


Combining Eqs. (1) & (2)

Combining Eqs. (3) & (4)

4 ft A B P -12 ft-- -20 ft- 14 ft P YD P 15 ft- accpooo!! 12 ft- E

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