A homogeneous bar AB is supported at either end by a cable as shown in the figure. Calculate the largest allowable weight (kg) of the bar if the stress of each cable is not to exceed 90 MPa in bronze and 120 MPa in steel. The sizes of the cables are 28 mm Ø for Bronze and 20 mm Ø for Steel. Bronze Steel y2 B y1 = 0.5 m ; y2 = 5 m; L = 10 m

A homogeneous bar AB is supported at either end by a cable as shown in the figure. Calculate the largest allowable weight (kg) of the bar if the stress of each cable is not to exceed 90 MPa in bronze and 120 MPa in steel. The sizes of the cables are 28 mm Ø for Bronze and 20 mm Ø for Steel. Bronze Steel y2 B y1 = 0.5 m ; y2 = 5 m; L = 10 m

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Chapter1: Tension, Compression, And Shear

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