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Homework Statement
I need to determine the forces developed in each bar as shown in the attached drawing.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I have taken moments about the points A, C and E and come up with 3 equations and 3 unknowns.
Mom@A=0
0.4C+0.8E=3000
Mom@C=0
0.4A-0.4E=3000
Mom@E=0
0.8A+0.4C=9000
Whenever I try to solve for one of the unknowns, the other unknown cancels out meaning I cannot get an answer.
Is there a simpler way of solving this which I am overlooking?
Thanks in advance.
Adam