Calculating Resultant Load on a Structure with a Tensioned Rope

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The discussion revolves around calculating the resultant load on a structure due to a tensioned rope. The scenario involves a rope tied to a building, extending down to a balcony, with a specified load and angle from vertical.

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  • The original poster attempts to clarify how to determine the resultant load on the balcony edge from the rope, given specific measurements and angles. Some participants inquire about the use of sketches and free body diagrams to visualize the forces involved.

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The discussion is in the early stages, with participants seeking to confirm the nature of the question and suggesting methods for visualizing the problem. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance on drawing diagrams has been offered.

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Hello all,

Can somebody please help me with the following question?

I have a rope tied to the top of the building, this drops down vertically 22m onto a balcony which is 15m wide.
The rope is then passed over the balcony edge and then hung vertically.

The load applied to the rope is 15 kN.

The angle of the rope from the top of the building to the balcony is 33 degrees from vertical.

My question- how do I work out the resultant load acting on the balcony edge applied from the rope to the structure ?
I hope I have explained this enough...

Thanks and appreciate any help with this!

Trent
 
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Is this a homework question?

Did you draw a sketch with all relevant forces?
 
Yes a home work question.

I hope that this helps
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Welcome to the PF. :smile:

Do you know how to draw free body diagrams?
 

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