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Problem The following shipping container weighs F and is raised with the identified cable arrangement. Determine the tensions in all three (3) cables.

In your solution show the statics principles used in developing all equations. Note: You will have three (3) equations and three (3) unknowns. Identify all assumptions. GIVEN: F= 2.5kN a= 3m b= 1m c= 0.75m d=1m e= 1.5m f= 3m

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The problem involves analyzing the tension in three cables supporting a shipping container with a known weight. To find the tensions in each cable, we apply static equilibrium principles, assuming the system is in equilibrium. The key is to establish the coordinate system, identify all forces and their directions, and set up the equilibrium equations accordingly.

Assumptions: The system is static, and the cables are massless and inextensible. The ground or support points are rigid. The cables are ideal, with no friction or elasticity. The container is rigid, and the cables are arranged in a manner that allows us to resolve the tensions into static equilibrium equations.

First, define a coordinate system with axes aligned to the principal directions involved. Then, identify the points where cables connect to the container and support. Using given dimensions, determine the positions of attachment points to establish direction vectors for each cable from the container to the supports.

The weight of the container (F) acts vertically downward and is known to be 2.5 kN. The tensions are T1, T2, and T3 in cables 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Applying the equilibrium conditions:

  • Sum of forces in the x-direction: ∑F_x = 0
  • Sum of forces in the y-direction: ∑F_y = 0
  • Sum of moments about an arbitrary point (commonly the center of mass or a support): ∑M = 0

From the geometrical arrangement and given dimensions, the direction cosines of each cable can be computed. Using these, set up equations for the force components. For example, if cable 1’s direction cosines are (l1, m1, n1), then its force vector is T1(l1, m1, n1). Similar expressions are developed for T2 and T3.

By summing force components in each direction and including the weight of the container acting downward, establish three equations with three unknowns: T1, T2, and T3. Solving these equations simultaneously yields the tension in each cable.

Applying static equilibrium and vector resolution explicitly, the process involves:

  1. Writing equilibrium equations in component form.
  2. Substituting the direction cosines derived from the geometrical layout and given dimensions.
  3. Solving the resulting system of linear equations using matrix algebra or substitution to find the unknown tensions.

In conclusion, the analysis hinges on correctly establishing the geometrical relationships, assuming ideal conditions, and applying fundamental static equilibrium equations. The solution provides the necessary tensions in the cables to maintain the container in equilibrium under the given weight and arrangement.

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