PSAD SITUATION 85: Boom Supported by Cables | CELE April 2025

CELE Past Board Exam Problem To learn more, enrol now to iReview Tutorial and Review Center: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AC24W... SITUATION: A load W is lifted by boom BCD making and angle of α from the vertical axis and cable through the frictionless pulley at D. Neglect the weight of the boom and the diameter of pulley. Given: x = 4 m, y = 6 m, W = 40 kN 1. Calculate the vertical reaction at B, in kN. A. 15.3 C. 30.0 B. 10.0 D. 18.3 2. Calculate the horizontal reaction at B, in kN. A. 33.3 C. 66.7 B. 36.7 D. 53.3 3. Calculate the tension in the cable AC, in kN. A. 16.7 C. 12.3 B. 8.3 D. 15.5 Thanks for watching! Comment for questions and suggestions for future lecture in this series. Subscribe and hit the bell button to be notified for future posts. Check out our Review Center: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AC24W... #civilengineering #boardexam #engineering #structuralanalysis #structuralengineering #CivilEngineeringLicensureExamination #PRC #PSAD #loadanalysis #theoryofstructures #influencelines #CELESeptember2025