Solving for an unknown member of a frame

[gjshafer]

Hello,

Attached is a drawing of a frame. I have already solved for the reactions for the frame. I am now trying to isolate each member to continue the design process. I am having problems finding the reaction forces for "member B" on the attached drawing. Using the three equalibrium equations I still wind up with two uknowns in each equation. And I haven't found a way to find the reaction forces using substitution or simaltaneous equations. All the information should be on the drawing. If anything else is required please let me know. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Glen

 

[Achy47]

Hello Glen,

Thank you for sharing your progress on solving for the reactions of the frame. It seems like you have a good understanding of the equilibrium equations and how to use them to solve for unknown forces. However, it is important to remember that each member of the frame will have its own unique set of equations that need to be solved for their respective reaction forces.

For member B, you will need to consider the forces acting on it separately from the rest of the frame. This includes any external loads acting on the member as well as any reactions from other members. You can then use the equilibrium equations to solve for the unknown forces on member B.

One approach you can try is to draw a free body diagram of member B, showing all the forces acting on it. This will help you visualize and understand the forces at play. From there, you can set up the equilibrium equations and solve for the unknown forces.

If you are still having trouble finding the reaction forces for member B, I recommend reaching out to a colleague or a professor for assistance. It can be helpful to have another set of eyes look at the problem and offer a fresh perspective.

I hope this helps and good luck with your design process!