Question: Rigid horizontal beam A D is supported by two pin connected links. Due to application of P end D goes down by 0 . 1

Rigid horizontal beam AD is supported by two pin connected links. Due to application of P end D goes down by 0.1''. Determine the force in each link and then the load P. Bar (1) is 7075-T6 aluminum with A1=0.5in2 and bar (2) is A36 steel with A2=0.75in2. Which bar is closer to its yield stress?
Rigid horizontal beam A D is supported by two pin

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