Question: A container is formed by joining two plates, each 4 ft long with a dimension of 6 ft in the direction normal to the

  • A container is formed by joining two plates, each 4 ft long

A container is formed by joining two plates, each 4 ft long with a dimension of 6 ft in the direction normal to the paper. The plates are joined by a pin connection at A and held together at the top by two steels rods (one on each end). The container is filled with concrete (S = 2.4) to a depth of 1.5 ft. Find the tensile load in each steel rod. Concrete (S=2.4) 1.5 ft 120 A B 4 ft -Steel Rod (2 places)

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