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Hi All,
I've been trying to figure out how to get this formula working for a few days now, and I *refuse* to give up.
There are three high points, with a line running down from each to a load W.
Each of the lines A,B,C are at different angles to each other (x-y plane), and each of the lines depart the load to the high points at different angles (z-plane).
The load is static, and there is no stretch or movement in the system.
By knowing only the angles of the lines and the weight of the load, how can I calculate the load on each line?
I have calculated this for a two rope system and it is simple trig, but for a three rope system I cannot seem to get it happening!
I've tried solving using trigonometry, but I keep getting stuck. Today I've been trying to solve simultaneous vectors, but I still can't seem to get it right.
If anyone has any clues, or could help I would greatly appreciate it.
I can also draw up a picture to show the system, if that helps.
I've been trying to figure out how to get this formula working for a few days now, and I *refuse* to give up.
There are three high points, with a line running down from each to a load W.
Each of the lines A,B,C are at different angles to each other (x-y plane), and each of the lines depart the load to the high points at different angles (z-plane).
The load is static, and there is no stretch or movement in the system.
By knowing only the angles of the lines and the weight of the load, how can I calculate the load on each line?
I have calculated this for a two rope system and it is simple trig, but for a three rope system I cannot seem to get it happening!
I've tried solving using trigonometry, but I keep getting stuck. Today I've been trying to solve simultaneous vectors, but I still can't seem to get it right.
If anyone has any clues, or could help I would greatly appreciate it.
I can also draw up a picture to show the system, if that helps.