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- Homework Statement
- Calculate the reactions Ax, Ay and By
- Relevant Equations
- Ma=0
Mb=0
Problem in the picture.
I have a question regarding the problem in the picture.
Ma=0 -2Kn*1a+By*4a=0 --> By=0,5kN
Mb=0 2kN*3a-Ay*4a=0 --> Ay = 1,5kN
Ax=0kN
Ay is the pin support and By is the roller support.
According to the solution By should be 1kN but isn't that the wrong answer?
2kN has only a vertical component and the distance to point a in the first equation is 1a, after all the distance is perpendicular to line of action of the force, so how would the answer be 1kN for By? Thanks