A rigid beam of negligible weight is supported in a horizontal position by 2 rods made of steel and aluminum. The properties of each rod are: Steel: L = 2m; A=1cm²; E = 200GPA. Aluminum: L=1m; A=2cm?; E = 100GPA. If the length of the beam is 6m, where will the load P be applied for the rigid beam to remain horizontal? 2 m Steel Im Ahuminlum Rigid Beam

A rigid beam of negligible weight is supported in a horizontal position by 2 rods made of steel and aluminum. The properties of each rod are: Steel: L = 2m; A=1cm²; E = 200GPA. Aluminum: L=1m; A=2cm?; E = 100GPA. If the length of the beam is 6m, where will the load P be applied for the rigid beam to remain horizontal? 2 m Steel Im Ahuminlum Rigid Beam

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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Problem 2.2.7P: Rigid bar ACB is supported by an elastic circular strut DC having an outer diameter of 15 in. and...

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