In the figure, aluminum [E = 78 GPa] links (1) and (2) support rigid beam ABC. Link (1) has a cross-sectional area of 310 mm² and link (2) has a cross-sectional area of 410 mm². For an applied load of P=43 kN, determine the rigid beam deflection va at point B. Assume d = 1460 mm, b = 600 mm, L=2260 mm, and L₂=3840 mm. (1) Answer: 18 = 1 b (2) mm.

In the figure, aluminum [E = 78 GPa] links (1) and (2) support rigid beam ABC. Link (1) has a cross-sectional area of 310 mm² and link (2) has a cross-sectional area of 410 mm². For an applied load of P=43 kN, determine the rigid beam deflection va at point B. Assume d = 1460 mm, b = 600 mm, L=2260 mm, and L₂=3840 mm. (1) Answer: 18 = 1 b (2) 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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