Question: If cables BD and BC can withstand a maximum tensile force of 20 kN, determine the maximum mass of the girder that can be suspended

If cables BD and BC can withstand a maximum tensile force of 20 kN, determine the maximum mass of the girder that can be suspended from cable so that neither cable AB will fail. The center of mass of the girder is located at pointG.

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