The truss ABC shown in the figure is subjected to a horizontal load P at joint B. The two bars are identical with cross-sectional area A and modulus of elasticity E.
(a) Determine the strain energy U of the truss if the angle β = 60°.
(b) Determine the horizontal displacement δB of joint B by equating the strain energy of the truss to the work done by the load.

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