Question: The bar ABCDE having three different cross - sectional areas is firmly attached to support A , as shown below. Four axial loads are applied

The bar ABCDE having three different cross-sectional areas is firmly attached to support A, as
shown below. Four axial loads are applied to the bar, P1=160kN acts at point B,P2=130kN
acts at point C,P3=120kN acts at point D, and P4=40kN acts at point E. The modulus of
elasticity of the bar is E=200GPa. The coefficient of thermal expansion is =1210-6C.
a) Calculate the reaction at the support A and draw the Axial Force Diagram (AFD) of the
entire bar. Clearly indicate tension or compression.
b) Determine the axial stress in MPa of the four sections of the bar AB,BC,CD and DE.
Clearly indicate tension or compression.
c) Calculate the displacements in mm at four points B, C, D, and E. Clearly indicate
elongation or contraction.
d) Draw displacement diagram of the entire bar.
e) In addition to the four axial loads shown in the figure, if the entire bar is also subject to
an increase of temperature by T=60C, calculate the displacement in mm at point D.
Clearly indicate elongation or contraction.
Section DE
d=30mm
di=25mm
do=35mm
d=35mm
The bar ABCDE having three different cross -

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