Determine the largest weight W that can be supported safely by the structure shown in the figure. The working stresses are 16 000 psi for the steel cable and 720 psi for the wood strut BC. Neglect the weight of the structure.

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9 ft A A = 0.5 in.2 W 12 ft C FIG. P1.12 A = 16 in.2 9 ft A A = 0.5 in.2 W 12 ft C FIG. P1.12 A = 16 in.2