Consider the platform scales shown below.When the weight of the load L = grams, the pin force at pin B in a free body diagram of member AB, will be equal to an upwards force of grams. Use this value to answer the following questions by considering free body diagrams of member EFG and member CDS in turn.Free Body diagram BGAssume a member tension force to be positive. Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of grams.a) The axial force in member BG [grams] = [1 mark]Free Body diagram EFGConsider an upwards pointing reaction force at support H to be positive. Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of gramsb) The vertical reaction force at support H [grams] = [1 mark]Consider an upwards force at pin E to be positive when considering the free body diagram of section EFG. Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of gram.c) The vertical force at pin E [grams] = [1 mark] Free Body diagram CDSBased on your answers above, if x = 200mm what is the value of the load S (grams) required to keep the system in equilibrium?Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of gram.d) The load S [grams] = [1 mark]CheckQuestion 2
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Consider the platform scales shown below.When the weight of the load L = grams, the pin force at pin B in a free body diagram of member AB, will be equal to an upwards force of grams. Use this value to answer the following questions by considering free body diagrams of member EFG and member CDS in turn.Free Body diagram BGAssume a member tension force to be positive. Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of grams.a) The axial force in member BG [grams] = [1 mark]Free Body diagram EFGConsider an upwards pointing reaction force at support H to be positive. Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of gramsb) The vertical reaction force at support H [grams] = [1 mark]Consider an upwards force at pin E to be positive when considering the free body diagram of section EFG. Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of gram.c) The vertical force at pin E [grams] = [1 mark] Free Body diagram CDSBased on your answers above, if x = 200mm what is the value of the load S (grams) required to keep the system in equilibrium?Provide your answer to 3 decimal place in units of gram.d) The load S [grams] = [1 mark]CheckQuestion 2
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