I'm attempting to solve a structural-101 problem from the book Mechanics of Material 4th Edition ( Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr. et al).
I'm yet to complete the assembly, but while thinking ahead of the dynamic simulation, I realised that Inventor Professional can only determine 1 unknown force at a time. In this example, the unknown forces at F(ae) & F(dg) would be replaced by a hydraulic jack of some capacity to maintain static equilibrium throughout all the motion of the end of the arm with an 800N load. Is it even possible to apply a probe on multiple points to determine points/forces of interest? I can upload the model if needed to advise or at least a workflow on how to achieve this? perhaps splitting the model into individual components? For example, isolate the link AC, apply 800N with a pivot at B to determine the force at Point A, then consider the next step with link BF present, now that you know the force at point A, then determine D.. etc. sounds like a right convoluted process. Please advise.
