A load is applied to a rigid bar that is symmetrically supported by three steel rods, as shown. The cross-sectional area of each of the rods is 1.2 in2. Calculate the maximum load P that may be applied (a) using an elastic approach with an allowable stress of 22,000 psi and (b) using an ultimate strength approach (inelastic) with a factor of safety of 1.85. Assume a ductile material with a yield stress of 36,000 psi.

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 A load is applied to a rigid bar that is symmetrically supported by three steel rods, as shown. The cross-sectional area of each of the rods is 1.2 in2. Calculate the maximum load P that may be applied (a) using an elastic approach with an allowable stress of 22,000 psi and (b) using an ultimate strength approach (inelastic) with a factor of safety of 1.85. Assume a ductile material with a yield stress of 36,000 psi.

10.13 A load is applied to a rigid bar that is symmetrically supported by three steel rods, as shown. The cross-sectional area of each of the rods is 1.2 in?. Calculate
the maximum load P that may be applied (a) using an elastic approach with an allowable stress of 22,000 psi and (b) using an ultimate strength approach (inelastic)
with a factor of safety of 1.85. Assume a ductile material with a yield stress of 36,000 psi.
8'
6'
6' – 6"
6' – 6"
Rigid
P
horizontal
bar
Transcribed Image Text:10.13 A load is applied to a rigid bar that is symmetrically supported by three steel rods, as shown. The cross-sectional area of each of the rods is 1.2 in?. Calculate the maximum load P that may be applied (a) using an elastic approach with an allowable stress of 22,000 psi and (b) using an ultimate strength approach (inelastic) with a factor of safety of 1.85. Assume a ductile material with a yield stress of 36,000 psi. 8' 6' 6' – 6" 6' – 6" Rigid P horizontal bar
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here the cross- section of the rod is A 

A= 1.2 in2

stress = 22000 psi

 

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