Problem with caclulatin forces in structure

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The discussion revolves around calculating forces in a structure, where the user is struggling to derive unique equations from their analysis. They initially find the forces at point A and then split the structure into two parts, leading to six equations that turn out to be redundant. The user acknowledges that all forces must balance and is seeking clarification on what additional conditions should sum to zero. The challenge lies in resolving the redundancy of the equations to accurately calculate the forces. Assistance is requested to navigate this problem effectively.
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Hallo all, I have been working on a little problem.
I have to calculate the forces on a certain structure, but I can not seem to find the solution.

I have given a picture, drawing with my attempt and the drawing of how I try to solve it.

The first drawing is to find the first forces, those are easy.
Then I split the structure in 2 structures to find the other forces, however when I do this I get 2 structures with 3 equations, in total 6 equations. But when you try to work those 6 calculaitions, you will see they are the same (meaning those 6 equations are only 3 equations).

Any one who can help me out here?

The forces 450N and 300N are given.

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The distances are in metres (drawing is not really accurate in scale:smile:)

As you can so I start of with calculating the force on A , then I find the forces in C.

But then I get stuck.
 
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You're obviously aware that all the forces must balance each other, i.e. they sum to zero.

What else should sum to zero here?p.s. Welcome to PF!
 
Redbelly98 said:
You're obviously aware that all the forces must balance each other, i.e. they sum to zero.

What else should sum to zero here?


p.s. Welcome to PF!

I do not know.

I just wrote down 3 equations for each drawing (1+2) meaning 6 in total, but they are the same.

1.

X forces: 450N + Dx + Bx = 0
Y: By - Ay - Dy = 0
M around B makes: +Ay. 0,15 -450. 0,25 - Dy.0,45 + Dx.0,1


for 2 its the same: they are the same then for 1.


so what can I do then?
 
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