Question: Problem 3 . A rigid beam B G is supported by a smooth pin G and by rods ( 1 ) and ( 2 )

Problem 3. A rigid beam BG is supported by a smooth pin G and by rods (1) and (2), that are attached to the beam at points B and D, respectively. Both rods are identical with stiffness k. The beam is horizontal when only rod (1) is attached and P=0. During fabrication, rod (2) was made shorter than needed, as illustrated in the figure below (where kEFPCrod(1)F1F2rod(1)1B,B2DDBDlon1P,,Lku, you can assume that both rods have the same stiffness k.
(a) After assembly by forcing point Eto fit into point F, a vertical force Pis applied atCas indicated. Sketch a suitable free-body diagram and use the diagram to obtain the relation between internal force in rod(1)F1 and the internal force in rod (2)F2.(2 points)
(b) Sketch a suitable configuration of the deformed structure and use itto write one equation that relates the elongation of rod(1)1 with the vertical displacement of point B,B; and one equation that relates the elongation of rod (2)2 with the vertical displacement of point DD, and another equation to relate B and D.(4 points)
(c) Identify what is missing so far among the three components: (1) equilibrium equation; (2) constitutive relation; (3) geometric constraints, and write down the equations with respect to the missing component. (2 points)
(d) Obtain an expression for the strain in rod (1),lon1. Your answer should be a function ofP,,L and k.(2 points)
(e) BONUS Knowing that the pin atDisin double shear and is made of a material with ultimate shear stress u, determine the required diameter of the pin. (+3 points)
Problem 3 . A rigid beam B G is supported by a

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