(Solved): Static and Strength Material a) The disk shown in Figure 3 is subjected to the forces of the cables. ...

a) The disk shown in Figure 3 is subjected to the forces of the cables. i) Replace the forces acting on the disk with a force-couple system at point $\mathrm{A}$. [13 Marks] $[\mathrm{CO}2,PO2,C3]$ ii) Determine the line of action of the single force that is equivalent to the force-couple system obtained in part (i) that intersects a line drawn through points $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{D}$. [3 Marks] [CO2, $PO2,\mathrm{C}3]$ Figure 3