The rigid block of mass M is supported by the three symmetrically placed rods. The ends of the rods were level before the block was attached. Determine the largest allowable value of M if the properties of the rods are as listed (ow is the working stress): Element E (GPa) A (mm²) ow (MPa) Copper 120 900 70 Steel 200 1200 140 M + 1.0 m-1.0 m→

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The rigid block of mass M is supported by the three symmetrically placed rods. The
ends of the rods were level before the block was attached. Determine the largest
allowable value of M if the properties of the rods are as listed (ow is the working stress):
Element E (GPa) A (mm²) ow (MPa)
Copper
120
900
70
Steel
200
1200
140
Copper
160 mm
M
Steel
240 mm
Copper
1.0 m-1.0 m
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Transcribed Image Text:The rigid block of mass M is supported by the three symmetrically placed rods. The ends of the rods were level before the block was attached. Determine the largest allowable value of M if the properties of the rods are as listed (ow is the working stress): Element E (GPa) A (mm²) ow (MPa) Copper 120 900 70 Steel 200 1200 140 Copper 160 mm M Steel 240 mm Copper 1.0 m-1.0 m աա (191
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