Ideal Pulley with a Hanging Load
A hanging load sets the ideal-rope tension, which pulls on a loaded knot held by one cord; resolve the knot forces to find the cord force.
Category: pulley · Difficulty: Basic
Solution
| Support | Rx (N) | Ry (N) | Mz (N·m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | -240 | 320 | 0 |
| Member | Axial force (N) | Sense |
|---|---|---|
| Member A–K | 400 | Tension |
Cable tension
Cable tension (via pulley P): 300 N
The rope drawn on the canvas is the one that carries the load: the tension above is the StatIQ engine's computed value for that rope, and it is the same value on both sides of the pulley because the pulley is frictionless.
All reaction values are computed by the StatIQ structural engine, not generated text. Signs follow the solver's convention: a positive Ry acts upward, a negative Ry downward; a positive M is counter-clockwise.