Calculating the force in a crane

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The discussion focuses on calculating the forces exerted on the ground by a crane with a horizontal bar measuring 2 meters and a vertical bar measuring 3 meters, supporting a load of 25 kN. The total force acting on the ground is primarily the gravitational force from the load, which is 25 kN. However, the configuration of the crane, including the number of contact points and the mass of the crane itself, significantly influences the force distribution. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate force calculations in crane operations.

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First of all, I'm sorry for my bad language. I'm dutch and not the best in English.

I'm doing an internship on a compagny and I'm having problems with 1 equation.
i know the basics but this one i can not solve.

i will draw a simple design (think of a crane)
it has 2 bars, the horizontal bar is 2 meters and the vertical is 3 meters
at the end of the horizontal bar there is 25 KN
what will be the forces in the ground?




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|2...25 KN
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Horizontal <-> vertical are different in the sketch and the description.
Based on the sketch: It depends on the size of the bar and the way it is fixed on the ground. The total force is just the gravitational force from the load (25kN), but you need at least two contact points on the ground. The mass of the crane itself could be relevant, too.
 

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