A pin-connected structure is supported and loaded as shown. Member ABCD is rigid and is horizontal before the load P is applied. Bars (1) and (2) are both made from steel [E = 30,000 ksi] and both have a cross-sectional area of 1.25 in.?. If the normal stress in bar (1) must be limited to 23 ksi, determine the maximum load P that may be applied to the rigid bar. 120 in. 80 in. (2) (1) B 54 in. 54 in. 24 in. 40.7 kips O 60.3 kips O 32.2 kips O 43.1 kips

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A pin-connected structure is supported and loaded as shown. Member ABCD is rigid and is horizontal before the load P is applied.
Bars (1) and (2) are both made from steel [E = 30,000 ksi] and both have a cross-sectional area of 1.25 in.?. If the normal stress in bar
(1) must be limited to 23 ksi, determine the maximum load P that may be applied to the rigid bar.
120 in.
80 in.
(2)
(1)
B
C
54 in.
54 in.
24 in.
O 40.7 kips
O 60.3 kips
32.2 kips
43.1 kips
Transcribed Image Text:A pin-connected structure is supported and loaded as shown. Member ABCD is rigid and is horizontal before the load P is applied. Bars (1) and (2) are both made from steel [E = 30,000 ksi] and both have a cross-sectional area of 1.25 in.?. If the normal stress in bar (1) must be limited to 23 ksi, determine the maximum load P that may be applied to the rigid bar. 120 in. 80 in. (2) (1) B C 54 in. 54 in. 24 in. O 40.7 kips O 60.3 kips 32.2 kips 43.1 kips
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