Finding Static Equilibrium: Solving a Rod and Cable System

[RodriRego]

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

Fr (resultante force) = 0
Sum of all forces aplied at the strut = 0
Sum of the torque of all forces = 0

The Attempt at a Solution

I started by analysing the torque, since the strut is on static equilibrium and I ended up having C (tension on the cable) = W. However, when I applied that relation to the system of equations that studies the sum of all forces applied at the strut, I ended up having no conclusion.

 

[BvU]

Hi RodiRego,

Can you show your work ? C = W says little about the strut staying in place !

 

[RodriRego]

What I've done (check image):
http://s29.postimg.org/6n99bpwud/solpr.png

 

[BvU]

A good start. Because the angles are equal the $\Sigma \tau$ with the foot of the strut as axis of rotation didn't bring you any further.
But you can do a lot with the force balance at the foot ! Make sure you don't forget any force contributions.

 

[SammyS]

A Free-Body-Diagram for the rod should let you finish the solutionm.