Question 1: A steel rod is rigidly attached between an aluminum rod and a bronze rod as shown . Axial loads are applied at the positions indicated. Find the maximum value of P that will not exceed a stress in steel of 140 MPa, in aluminum of 90 MPa, or in bronze of 100 MPa.

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Question 1: A steel rod is rigidly attached between an aluminum rod and a bronze rod as shown . Axial
loads are applied at the positions indicated. Find the maximum value of P that will not exceed a stress in
steel of 140 MPa, in aluminum of 90 MPa, or in bronze of 100 MPa.
STEEL
A = 400 mm²
ALUMINUM
BRONZE
A = 200 mm²
A = 500 mm²
2P
4P
2.5 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1: A steel rod is rigidly attached between an aluminum rod and a bronze rod as shown . Axial loads are applied at the positions indicated. Find the maximum value of P that will not exceed a stress in steel of 140 MPa, in aluminum of 90 MPa, or in bronze of 100 MPa. STEEL A = 400 mm² ALUMINUM BRONZE A = 200 mm² A = 500 mm² 2P 4P 2.5 m 2.0 m 1.5 m
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