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-7 The truss A BC Shawn in the figure supports a horizontal load P1= 300 lb and a vertical load P2= 9001b. Both bars have a cross-sectional area A = 2.4 in2 and are made of steel with E = 30 X 106 psi.
(a) Determine the strain energy U1of the truss when the load P1acts alone (P2= 0).
(b) Determine the strain energy U2when the load P2acts alone (P1= 0).
(c) Determine the strain energy U3when both loads act simultaneously.
(a)
The strain energy of the truss when load
Answer to Problem 2.7.7P
The strain energy of the truss when load
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The length of the link BC is
The following figure shows the forces acting at joint
Figure-(1)
Write the expression for the length of the link AB.
Here, the length of the link BC is
Write the equilibrium equation for the horizontal forces.
Here, the force applied on the link
Write the equilibrium equation for the vertical forces.
Here, vertical force acting at
Write the expression for the strain energy of the truss.
Here, area of the cross-section of the link is
Calculation:
Substitute
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Conclusion:
The strain energy of the truss when load
(b)
The strain energy of the truss when load
Answer to Problem 2.7.7P
The strain energy of the truss when load
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
The strain energy of the truss when load
(c)
The strain energy of the truss when both load acts simultaneously.
Answer to Problem 2.7.7P
The strain energy of the truss when both load acts simultaneously is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
The strain energy of the truss when both load acts simultaneously is =
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