Example: 5 A rigid bar AB, 9 m long, is supported by two vertical rods at its end and in a horizontal position under a load P as shown in figure. Find the position of the load P so that the bar AB remains horizontal.

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Example: 5 A rigid bar AB, 9 m long, is supported by two
vertical rods at its end and in a horizontal position under a
load P as shown in figure. Find the position of the load P so
that the bar AB remains horizontal.
5 m
A = 445 mm
2
%3D
A = 1000 mm 2
%3D
9 m
E = 1 x 10 5
3m
E 3D 2 х 105
%3D
A
В
X
Transcribed Image Text:Example: 5 A rigid bar AB, 9 m long, is supported by two vertical rods at its end and in a horizontal position under a load P as shown in figure. Find the position of the load P so that the bar AB remains horizontal. 5 m A = 445 mm 2 %3D A = 1000 mm 2 %3D 9 m E = 1 x 10 5 3m E 3D 2 х 105 %3D A В X
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