Question: The horizontal platform ABCD has a 3 0 0 l b weight acting vertically through its center. The platform is held in equilib by hinges

The horizontal platform ABCD has a 300lb weight acting vertically through its center. The platform is held in equilib by hinges at A and B and by brace CE(brace DE has been removed). The hinge at A acts as a journal bearing and does exert an axial force. Determine the reactions at the hinges a the force exerted by the remaining brace CE.
The horizontal platform ABCD has a 3 0 0 l b

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