Question: A 9 0 sign post of elastic modulus E , cross sectional area A and moment of inertia I is loaded at its end by

A 90 sign post of elastic modulus E, cross sectional area A and moment of inertia I is loaded at its end by a force P: a) Determine the strain energy in section AB.(5 points) b) Determine the strain energy in section BC. Neglect transverse shear. (5 points) c) Using Castiglianos theorem, determine the vertical deflection at point C.(5 points) d) Repeat part b) including the effect of transverse shear, and assuming a circular cross section. Is the transverse shear significant? Justify your answer. (5 points)
A 9 0 sign post of elastic modulus E , cross

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