Use the VIRTUAL WORK method. a.) determine the vertical displacement of joint A. Each bar is made of steel and has a cross-sectional area of 600 mm^2. Take E= 200 GPa. b.) why solving the reactions of the supports is not needed or necessary?

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Use the VIRTUAL WORK method.

a.) determine the vertical displacement of joint A. Each bar is made of steel and has a cross-sectional area of 600 mm^2. Take E= 200 GPa.

b.) why solving the reactions of the supports is not needed or necessary?

 

A
-1.5 m-
P =82
B
ooo
t
-1.5 m
a = 1
Transcribed Image Text:A -1.5 m- P =82 B ooo t -1.5 m a = 1
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