Question: (b) The crane shown in Figure Q2b is supporting a load of 5 kN at 8 metres. The counterweight has a moveable load of

(b) The crane shown in Figure Q2b is supporting a load of

(b) The crane shown in Figure Q2b is supporting a load of 5 kN at 8 metres. The counterweight has a moveable load of 10 kN. (i) Sketch the Free Body Diagram for the beam problem shown. (2) (ii) What is the distance the counterweight should to be placed at to balance the load? (4) (iii) Find the maximum load to be carried if the counterweight limiting position is 3 m from the pivot. (4) 8 m XXXXXXXXxxxxxxxx arm counterweight pivot 10 000 N 5000 N load

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