Part A

The hold$-$down clamp exerts a compressive force on the wood block at $C.$ The clamp is loosely bolted to the bench using two symmetrically placed bolts $B,$ one of which is shown. Identify forces and moments acting on the

hold$-$down clamp. Neglect the weight of the clamp.

on each other.

$A_x$

$A_v$

$M_A$

$B_x$

$B_y$

$M_B$