Force Analysis of Structures and Machines

[talnteddriver29]

Hey guys
Im having problems figuring out this Statics question
I feel like I can solve it, But it has been bugging me for weeks
Here it is. and Here is a quick FBD and notes I posted from others
Would Anyone let me know If the FBD is correct?
Im not asking for the answer. I honestly just want to learn the correct process to accomplish this question. THX

 

[talnteddriver29]

Nobody?

 

[Pyrrhus]

First start with body CBA and take it from there. This problem is simply laborious nothing else.

 

[talnteddriver29]

OK
So I don't start with the Reactions at E and F?

 

[talnteddriver29]

Having a hard time Isolating for EX

 

[talnteddriver29]

Nevermind. Figured it out. I over engineered the first part. It was quite simple
THX