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    Determine maximum allowable weight of a load supported by chains

    I have taken a lot of effort and was very frustrated when posting; sorry I did not include my work. I am at a loss as to how to include the chain that's attached to the weight. Here is what I am getting; I know it is wrong because the weight is far too small a value. \SigmaFx = -Fab(sin...
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    Determine the maximum allowable weight of a load supported by chains.

    Please help me figure out how to solve the attached problem. I understand the equilibrium equations for 2 chains (http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/class/vectors/u3l3c.html ) but not for the third chain attached to the load. Thanks- Lith
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    Determine maximum allowable weight of a load supported by chains

    Please help me figure out how to solve the problem I attached. Thanks for any and all help- Lith
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