A load P acts on a horizontal beam that is supported by four rods arranged in the

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A load P acts on a horizontal beam that is supported by four rods arranged in the symmetrical pattern shown in the figure. Each rod has cross-sectional area A and the material is elastoplastic with yield stress σY. Determine the plastic load PP.
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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

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