The frame is designed to carry the hanging mass at G equal to 167 kg. The frame is supported by a pin connection at C and the rope AB, and constructed with pin connections at points E, F, and D. Importantly, members BEFG and EDC are continuous members. Be sure to provide complete Free Body Diagrams to answer all questions below.
Problem #1: Determine the tension in rope AB required for static equilibrium.
Problem #2: Determine the magnitude and direction of the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction acting at the pin connection C.
Problem #3: Determine the magnitude and direction of the horizontal and vertical components of the forces at point E that are acting on member BEFG.
Problem #4: Determine the largest mass, m, the frame can carry if the magnitude of the resultant force acting at points D and F cannot exceed 2.8 kN in compression.