# What is the weight that will balance the object Q?

#### Kile

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Here is diagram for Tower Crane.

The Rack weight P=700kN, and the maximum load capacity for this crane is W=200kN. The long beam length is 12 metres, and the balance object weighs Q. The short beam length is 6 metres. What is the weight of Q to keep the crane's balance at all situation?

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#### Kile

Why should it be like that?
There are 2 situations
Full load, W=200 kN. let $Q_{min}$ stands for the minimum weight requirement of Q.

$$\sum m_B(F)=0, (6+2)Q_{min} + 2P - (12-2) W=0, N_A=0$$

No load, W=0 kN. let $Q_{max}$ stands for the maximum weight requirement of Q

$$\sum m_A(F)=0, (6-2)Q_{max} - 2P =0, N_B=0$$

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