Two polymer bars are connected to a rigid plate at B, as shown. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of 1.3 in.2 and an elastic modulus of 2010 ksi. Bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of 0.774 in.2 and an elastic modulus of 3760 ksi. Assume L₁-21 in., L₂-36 in. Q-7.4 kips, P=3.2 kips, and R-13.8 kips. Determine the horizontal deflection of end C relative to end A. Answer: UCA L₁ B P L₂ in.

Two polymer bars are connected to a rigid plate at B, as shown. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of 1.3 in.2 and an elastic modulus of 2010 ksi. Bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of 0.774 in.2 and an elastic modulus of 3760 ksi. Assume L₁-21 in., L₂-36 in. Q-7.4 kips, P=3.2 kips, and R-13.8 kips. Determine the horizontal deflection of end C relative to end A. Answer: UCA L₁ B P L₂ in.

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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