Cable Forces and Resultant: Analysis and Applications

This lecture covers the analysis of cables with multiple loads to determine the forces in each cable and the resultant force. The instructor explains the graphical method to determine forces, the position and direction of the resultant force, and the use of applets for calculations. Various scenarios are discussed, such as determining forces in cables supporting a deck and analyzing a wheelbarrow system. Students are guided through exercises involving lucky luke, a horse, and a one-armed bandit, to understand load distributions and maximum efforts. The lecture emphasizes the importance of graphical statics in solving force-related problems.