Chain with load - why there is no balance

[ValeryOchkov]

I'm trying to solve the problem of a chain with a load. Why is there no vertical balance of power?

See pls Matcad 6 and 15 in attach. See the word Why??? in sheets.

[terryhendicott]

Hi Valery

This is my first ever Mathcad 6 worksheet.

I have added units converted to Prime 8.

The worksheet manually iterates to a solution.

Want to one day automate the iteration

Worksheet gets H=6.64 kgf compared to your 6.833 kgf

[terryhendicott]

Hi Valery,

I have automated the iteration so it is possible to close to smaller imbalances.

Have included it for you or anyone watching.

Cheers

Terry

[ValeryOchkov]

The task can be solved much easier - through Find, and not through Minimize. Or I'm wrong? See attachment.

[terryhendicott]

Hi

Like your new solution.

I get practically the same.  Here is the comparison