Rigid bar ABCD is loaded and supported as shown. Steel [E = 30000 ksi] bars (1) and (2) are unstressed before the load P is applied. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of 0.75 in.² and bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of 0.425 in.². After load P is applied, the strain in bar (1) is found to be 780 μe. Assume L₁-60 in., L₂=90 in., a=40 in., b=40 in., and c=30 in. Determine: (a) the stresses in bars (1) and (2). (b) the vertical deflection VD of point D on the rigid bar. (c) the load P. L₁ a (1) B L2 b с С D P

Rigid bar ABCD is loaded and supported as shown. Steel [E = 30000 ksi] bars (1) and (2) are unstressed before the load P is applied. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of 0.75 in.² and bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of 0.425 in.². After load P is applied, the strain in bar (1) is found to be 780 μe. Assume L₁-60 in., L₂=90 in., a=40 in., b=40 in., and c=30 in. Determine: (a) the stresses in bars (1) and (2). (b) the vertical deflection VD of point D on the rigid bar. (c) the load P. L₁ a (1) B L2 b с С D P

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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