Question: ( a ) A rectangular hollow bar with outer dimensions 5 0 mm wide 3 5 m m high, thickness 1 0 mm and length

(a) A rectangular hollow bar with outer dimensions 50 mm wide 35mm high, thickness 10 mm and length 2.5 m is subjected to a 200 kN axial tensile load. If we know the bar is still elastic and it extends by 2 mm under this load, find:
(i) The stress in the bar
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(ii) The strain in the bar
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(iii) The stiffness of the bar
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(b) In Figure Q4(b), a glass window (which is an equilateral triangle of side 2 m ) is set within the walls of a fish tank and is held by bolts at its three corners A, B and C. Side A-B is parallel with the water surface.
When the container is filled to its maximum capacity, what is the force in each of the three bolts?
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( a ) A rectangular hollow bar with outer

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