The towing pendant AB is subjected to the force of 50 kN exe

The towing pendant AB is subjected to the force of 50 kN exerted by the tugboat. Determine the force in each of the bridles, BC and BD if the ship is moving forward with constant velocity.

Solution

Since the ship is moving with a constant velocity, it means acceleration is zero.

F=ma;

As, it is not mentioned in the question, Assuming no resistance from the sea water.

So, if the ship is not accelerating, the force required to drive it, is actually zero.

Therefore force in each of the bridles is zero.