HW #$04-7($EXTRA CREDIT$)$

When the distributed load is placed on the beam, rod AB decreases in diameter from

D i to D f$.$ Determine the magnitude of the distributed load, w$,$ in units kips$/$ft given:

D i $=1\mathrm{.}000$ in

D f $=0\mathrm{.}999$ in

LH $=3$ ft

LV $=4$ ft

LBC $=6$ ft

E $=29$x$103$ ksi

u $=0\mathrm{.}32$

$($Prob$.2\mathrm{.}4-$HW$3)$