Basic Statics Question - Loads at angles
I'm trying to calculate the components of an applied load at an angle and am struggling to make sense of it.
For instance a load applied at a 45 degree angle to a wall breaks down into 50% of load going in Z (up and down) and 50% in lets say X (horizontal). So for 100 lbsf that would be 50 lbsf and 50 lbsf. But when you run the math using the trig sin45 = O/H...or sin45 = O/100... I get around 70lbsf and 70lbsf as sin45 and cos45 is .707.
I'm stumped, I know this should be easier than this. I think the trig and angles are whats confusing me and somehow I need to break down the components differently.
Appreciate your help.