Why Is the Unit Load Not Considered When Moved to B in Truss Analysis?

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The discussion centers on the confusion regarding the treatment of a unit load when it is moved to point B in truss analysis. The original poster questions why the unit load is not included in the equations when calculating vertical forces at this point. They argue that the equations should reflect the presence of the unit load, suggesting that the author’s approach overlooks critical components like the unit load and horizontal force. The poster seeks clarification on the correct formulation of the equations in this context. Understanding the correct application of forces in truss analysis is essential for accurate calculations.
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Pls refer to the second photo , the red line part ...I don't understand the meaning of when 1 unit load move at C , the unit load is inclusive in the right system... I can understand the FBG sin45 + 1 = RE

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When the in unit load move at b , shouldn't the equation become like this ? FBG sin45 + 1 = RE

Why the author didn't consider the unit load when the unit load is moved to B ?
 

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When 1 unit load moved to B , the equation of vertical forces should be like this , right ? 1-FBGsin45 - FBH = 0.25 , i don't understand why the author used 0.25-FGBsin45 = 0 , by dosing so , he ignored the unit load and also the FBH... How can it be correct ?
 
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