Calculating Load on Anchors for Three Hammocks

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The discussion focuses on calculating the load on three anchors when hanging three hammocks. A participant, referred to as Hammock Guy, estimates a load of 400 lbs per anchor, emphasizing the importance of including a safety margin. Additionally, he advises considering the instantaneous force when someone sits down quickly, suggesting that the load could effectively double in such scenarios. This highlights the need for careful calculations to ensure safety and stability in hammock setups.

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Hello -

I was wondering if anyone would help me with some calculations - using the diagram I have attached.

We are trying to hang three hammocks from three achors - and would like some help calculating the load on each anchor.

Even a best guess or ball park answer would be nice - or if you want to be exact you can request more information if needed...

Thanks for your time!

Hammock Guy
 

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I would say 400lbs, you want a safety margin anyway so no need to worry about splitting the forces.
You also need to account for the instantaneous force when somebody sits down quickly - so you might want to double that.
 

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