Question: Rigid bar ABCD is loaded and supported as shown. Bars ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) are unstressed before the load P is applied.

Rigid bar ABCD is loaded and supported as shown.
Bars (1) and (2) are unstressed before the load P is
applied. Bar (1) is made of bronze [E=100GPa ]
and has a cross-sectional area of 510mm2. Bar (2)
is made of aluminum E=70GPa and has a cross-
sectional area of 980mm2. After the load P is
applied, the force in bar (2) is found to be 15 kN (in
tension). Assume a=0.4m,b=1.1m,c=0.4m,L1=
0.5 m , and L2=0.8m. Determine
(a) the stresses in bars (1) and (2). By convention,
tensile stresses are positive and compressive
stresses are negative.
(b) the vertical deflection of point A. The vertical
deflection is positive if downward and negative if
upward.
(c) the load P.
Rigid bar ABCD is loaded and supported as shown.

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