If the support reactions produced by load P are to be equal in magnitude, what should be the size s of the gap? B P PROBLEM 2.5-20

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A bar AB having a length L and axial rigidity EA is fixed at end A (see figure).At the other end,a small gap of dimension sexists between the end of the bar and a rigid surface. A load Pacts on the bar at point C. which is two-thirds of the length from the fixed end.

 

IF the support reactions produced by load P are to be equal in magnitude, what should be the size

 

of the gap?

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PROBLEM 2.5-20
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