The load carrying capacity of the frame of prob 411 can be


The load carrying capacity of the frame of Prob. 4.11 can be increased by placing a counterweight Q at point D as shown. The resultant moment about point A due to the cable forces and Q is not to exceed 20 kN·m.

(a) Determine the largest value of counterweight Q.

(b) With the value of Q determined in Part (a), determine the largest weight W that may be supported and the corresponding value of a.

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