Get Help Determining Internal Forces for Part A

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The discussion focuses on determining internal forces necessary for calculating stresses in a mechanical system, specifically for Part A of a homework assignment. The user seeks assistance in deriving these forces from a provided diagram. A key insight shared by a participant, Chet, emphasizes the importance of establishing the relationship between force F1 and pressure Pc to facilitate further calculations. This foundational understanding is crucial for solving the problem effectively.

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can someone help me determine the internal forces I need to work out the stresses for part A?
http://postimg.org/image/c2uv3fwmt/


I can't really get any forces from the diagram I drew?
 
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You almost have it. From an overall force balance, how is F1 related to Pc? Once you establish this, substitute it into the equations you have already developed. This will give you all the rest of the forces.

Chet
 

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