Question: In the assembly shown, a vertical force P is applied at point E at rigid bar FE supported by steel rod DE connected to

In the assembly shown, a vertical force P is applied at point E at rigid bar FE supported by steel rod DE connected to rigid 

In the assembly shown, a vertical force P is applied at point E at rigid bar FE supported by steel rod DE connected to rigid bar CBD which is also supported by steel rod AB. Steel rods AB and DE have 1.5 in diameter and E= 30 x 106 psi. Upon application of the load, E is displaced 0.05 inches downward. Find the value of P. 1 ft D 1 ft 1 ft 1 ft E 2 ft 1.5 ft

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