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Thanks again A.T., I just need to try to work it out when I have time and will maybe show my workings here for probable corrections!

Thanks A.T., Would the pivot not be the bottom end of the bar against the wall and does that make any difference? What equations need to be used to work out exact numbers for the force acting on the top screw in both senarios for each design?

Homework Statement Hi and Thanks to anyone that takes time to help! This is not a homework thing but a 'discussion' with friends. Please excuse my crappy drawings... The measurments are not important only that it is the same frame either with strut or reversed for tie. The difference in...