Question: The power pole supports the three lines, each line exerting a vertical force on the pole due to its weight as shown. Determine the reactions

The power pole supports the three lines, each line exerting a vertical force on the pole due to its weight as shown. Determine the reactions at the fixed support D. If it is possible for wind or ice to snap the lines, determine which line(s) when removed create(s) a condition for the greatest moment reaction at D.

Units Used:

kip = 103 lb

Given:

W1 = 800 lb

W2 = 450 lb

W3 = 400 lb

a = 2ft

b = 4 ft

c = 3 ft



W3 W3 W; tot W2 b- W2 - b -D, (Mp

W3 W3 W; tot W2 b- W2 - b -D, (Mp

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