In the figure, aluminum [E = 75 GPa] links (1) and (2) support rigid beam ABC. Link (1) has a cross-sectional area of 330 mm² and link (2) has a cross-sectional area of 560 mm2. For an applied load of P = 37 kN, determine the rigid beam deflection vg at point B. Assume a = 1790 mm, b = 850 mm, L₁= 2420 mm, and L₂=4030 mm.

In the figure, aluminum [E = 75 GPa] links (1) and (2) support rigid beam ABC. Link (1) has a cross-sectional area of 330 mm² and link (2) has a cross-sectional area of 560 mm2. For an applied load of P = 37 kN, determine the rigid beam deflection vg at point B. Assume a = 1790 mm, b = 850 mm, L₁= 2420 mm, and L₂=4030 mm.

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Chapter10: Statically Indeterminate Beams

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Problem 10.4.2P: A fixed-end beam AB carries point load P acting at point C. The beam has a rectangular cross section...

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