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    Reaction forces on simple 2 strut truss

    I see, thank you for your response!
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    Reaction forces on simple 2 strut truss

    Haha yes sorry it should be R1x
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    Reaction forces on simple 2 strut truss

    Thank you for your response SteamKing. You are correct that the supports should be fixed instead of pinned. How could I go about solving the 4 variables in this instance? You're saying I can write one force and one moment but then I have 4 unknowns and 2 equations don't I?
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    Reaction forces on simple 2 strut truss

    Homework Statement Calculate reaction forces R1x, R1y, R2x, R2y. Load of 100N. Node 1 and 2 are fixed. Distances listed on image. Homework Equations [/B] I have: ∑Fx = 0 = R1x + R2x ∑Fy = 100 = R1y + R2y ∑M2 = 0 = (-100 x 0.1) + R1 x 0.06 + R1y x 0.02 ∑M1 = 0 = (-100 x 0.04) + (-R2x x...