Statics - I think I found a mistake in the solution manual - need confirmation

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Homework Statement



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In the drawing is described a beam structure fixed at point C, and held by a cable BD to the floor. The beam is loaded by two concentrated forces, F1 and F2, as described in the drawing.

Given

F1 = 700 [N]
F2 = 400 [N]

If it's known that the cable tension equals 1250 [N], calculate:

A) The reaction force at C
B) The fixation moment Mc at point C.

Ignore weight of cable and structure. Measurements are in mm.

The Attempt at a Solution



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Manual says

Cx = 80.77
 
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I think your answer would fit if you subtract 50 N from F2.

Would that work for you too? :wink:
 
*slaps forehead* I mis-copied the print to my solution, then!

Thanks for catching it up! :smile:
 
Femme_physics said:
*slaps forehead* I mis-copied the print to my solution, then!

Thanks for catching it up! :smile:

How is your forehead nowawadays?

Any bruises? Noticeable brain damage? :-p