Equilibrium Example using Mathcad 15 Solve Block | Drum On Incline w/ Spring and 2-Force Member Link

LECTURE 03
Here, several common diagrammatic elements used in statics problems are shown and discussed. An example problem is presented in which a drum rests on an inclined plane, held in place by a two-force member (i.e. link) and extension spring. A free body diagram (FBD) is prepared for the drum and then used to develop a Mathcad 15 solution for the force carried in the link and the contact force between the drum and the inclined surface. Equilibrium equations are entered into a Mathcad solve block which is used to find the unknown values and store the results into variables.
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Oh, that last little redefining the variables with the find function. Goodness. Thank you so much for that little gem!

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I agree, that is a very useful technique! Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching!

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