Two identical rods ABC and DBE are connected by a pin at B and by a spring

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Two identical rods ABC and DBE are connected by a pin at B and by a spring CE. Knowing that the spring is 4 in. long when unstretched and that the constant of the spring is 8 lb/in., determine the distance x corresponding to equilibrium when a 24-lb load is applied at E as shown.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

ISBN: 978-0073398242

11th edition

Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell, Brian Self

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