A load P is supported by a structure consisting of rigid bar ABC, two identical solid bronze [E = 13800 ksi] rods, and a solid steel [E = 30800 ksi] rod, as shown. The bronze rods (1) each have a diameter of 0.78 in. and they are symmetrically positioned relative to the center rod (2) and the applied load P. Steel rod (2) has a diameter of 0.47 in. Assume L₁-57 in and L₂=78 in. If all bars are unstressed before the load P is applied, determine the normal stresses in bronze rods (1) and steel rod (2) after a load of P = 26 kips is applied. (1) L2 (2) B P (1) o L₁

A load P is supported by a structure consisting of rigid bar ABC, two identical solid bronze [E = 13800 ksi] rods, and a solid steel [E = 30800 ksi] rod, as shown. The bronze rods (1) each have a diameter of 0.78 in. and they are symmetrically positioned relative to the center rod (2) and the applied load P. Steel rod (2) has a diameter of 0.47 in. Assume L₁-57 in and L₂=78 in. If all bars are unstressed before the load P is applied, determine the normal stresses in bronze rods (1) and steel rod (2) after a load of P = 26 kips is applied. (1) L2 (2) B P (1) o L₁

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