What are the forces involved in lifting a 1450-lb load with a hydraulic crane?

[Feodalherren]

Homework Statement

The hydraulic crane is used to lift the 1450-lb load. Determine the force in the hydraulic cylinder AB and the force in links AC and AD when the load is held in the position shown.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't even know...

 

[SteamKing]

Homework Statement

The hydraulic crane is used to lift the 1450-lb load. Determine the force in the hydraulic cylinder AB and the force in links AC and AD when the load is held in the position shown.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't even know...

Work back from the load and draw separate free body diagrams for the individual pieces comprising the crane mechanism. By applying the equations of statics to each piece, you should be able to establish te forces in links AC and AD and in the hyd. cyl. AB.

 

[Feodalherren]

So at joints C and D do I let there be a Cx, Cy and Dx, Dy respectively or do I just keep it as Fwd and Fwc? Either way I can't seem to solve it.

∑Fx=0=WD-4293cos19.74

ΣFy=0=Fwc Sin19.74 - 1450

Fwc= 4203 lb
WD = 4041 lb

Then at joint C∑Fx=0=CDsin30 - CAsin30 - 4041
∑Fy=0=1450-CDcos30-CAcos30

CD = 4878
CA = -3204

Incorrect.
Ah my angle was incorrect, substituted 19.74 with 6.18. Still incorrect.

 

[Dr.D]

Take moments about D.