Marvin94 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Aug 2, 2015 #1 Homework Statement I just don't understand how to set the problem for the free body diagram (point (a) and (b)). Can someone help me with this problem? Thank you in advance.
Homework Statement I just don't understand how to set the problem for the free body diagram (point (a) and (b)). Can someone help me with this problem? Thank you in advance.
paisiello2 Messages 907 Reaction score 88 Aug 2, 2015 #2 You're just replacing all the connecting pieces and supports with reaction forces. Give it a try.
Marvin94 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Aug 2, 2015 #3 My problem is, that I don't understand what keep the rigid lever and the flat bar together..
paisiello2 Messages 907 Reaction score 88 Aug 2, 2015 #4 I would assume they are rigidly joined together.
Marvin94 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Aug 2, 2015 #5 Is it correct what I did till now? Attachments IMG_20150802_184855.jpg 22.2 KB · Views: 288
paisiello2 Messages 907 Reaction score 88 Aug 2, 2015 #6 Yes, looks good to me. Technically there is supposed to be a vertical reaction at B also but that doesn't change your answer.
Yes, looks good to me. Technically there is supposed to be a vertical reaction at B also but that doesn't change your answer.