Statics and Strength of Materials

[MiTCHaPaLOOUZA]

Ive been trying to work out these problems for 2 days now. I've read through the book "Statics and Strength of Materials, Second Edition" By: Cheng. I've googled Everything. I've been on other Forums and have got no reply. I've tried Facebook Math Pages. No Answers. I've been Looking for free help everywhere and I can't Find ANYTHING. I've even asked my instructor for help and he only gives me small hints on where to start.

These make no sense to me and I have no clue where to begin and how to go about solving any of these. This is my last resort. I am going to fail if none of you can help me out. I would love for someone to send pics of working it out if its possible. I've got some of my shown work Written down but I'm 100% Sure I'm going the exact opposite way of where I'm supposed to be headed.


1. Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[billy_joule]

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For question 1), B_X is zero, by inspection. To find B_Y, take moments about A. No trigonometry is required.

For question 2) It looks like you've completely ignored the hanging mass and the fact that T_ac has an X component.
apply the equations of static equilibrium:
∑F_x = 0
∑F_y = 0

 

[MiTCHaPaLOOUZA]

Scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll find a 'help' link, find the section, 'How to Ask for Homework Help' and give it a read, particularly this passage:
For question 1), B_X is zero, by inspection. To find B_Y, take moments about A. No trigonometry is required.

For question 2) It looks like you've completely ignored the hanging mass and the fact that T_ac has an X component.
apply the equations of static equilibrium:
∑F_x = 0
∑F_y = 0

Alright thanks ill start there. And I know I'm not supposed to just post pics but i can't explain the problem or what's going on if I don't know how to start or what to do. I can't believe how hard it has been to get just a LITTLE bit of help from the whole internet. Its been exhausting trying to find an active forum or anyone to talk to about it.