Two bars AC and BC of the same material support a vertical load P (see figure). The
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We observe that when the angle θ is reduced, bar AC becomes shorter but the crosssectional areas of both bars increase (because the axial forces are larger). The opposite effects occur if the angle θ is increased. Thus, we see that the weight of the structure (which is proportional to the volume) depends upon the angle θ. Determine the angle θ so that the structure has minimum weight without exceeding the allowable stresses in the bars.
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