calculating tension of wire rope

[darkhbk]

Hi, need help in solving the attached problem. Three forces acting in a pole. Value is given for only one force. how to find the other force and the resultant of 3 forces.

[Kelly_Bramble]

Convince me this is not school homework...

[darkhbk]

I am little old for school. This was in a statics book. I was solving one by one. this one I am unable to.

[Kelly_Bramble]

Here is a similar problem with the solutions.

[darkhbk]

Thank you for the reply. Will look in to it.

[Timelord]

Of course the 2D solution is easily derived from Kelly's answer resulting in a much simpler problem. Kudos to Kelly for the general solution though.

Timelord

[jackieann000]

The answer above is a nice reply to the question.