Question: A post AB supporting equipment in a laboratory is tapered uniformly throughout its height H (see figure). The cross sections of the post are square,

A post AB supporting equipment in a laboratory is tapered uniformly throughout its height H (see figure). The cross sections of the post are square, with dimensions b × b at the top and 1.5b × 1.5b at the base.
Derive a formula for the shortening δ of the post due to the compressive load P acting at the top. (Assume that the angle of taper is small and disregard the weight of the post itself.)

A post AB supporting equipment in a laboratory is tapered

B 1.5b 1.5b

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