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Homework Statement The crane below is on level ground. The x-axis is through the contact points of the rearmost wheels with the ground, the y-axis is parallel to the front-to-back centerline, and the z axis is vertical as shown. The bed (platform) of the crane is 3 ft above the ground. For...

Yes, it does help thank you. I still don't know where to go from here though. I guess I'm not really sure how the moment about C would translate into components of force.

Homework Statement Find the components of the force at D and C using moments picture attached Homework Equations M=F x r The Attempt at a Solution I'm really stuck on this one. The force from the 70 kg weight is 70*9.8 = 686N, so F=-686j. I found the moment about point C...