The rigid beam BC is supported by rods (1) and (2). The cross-sectional area of rod (1) is 8 mm². The cross-sectional area of rod (2) is 17 mm². For a uniformly distributed load of w = 2.8 kN/m, determine the length a so that the normal stress is the same in each rod. Assume L = 4.20 m. (1) B Answer: a = i L W (2) E

The rigid beam BC is supported by rods (1) and (2). The cross-sectional area of rod (1) is 8 mm². The cross-sectional area of rod (2) is 17 mm². For a uniformly distributed load of w = 2.8 kN/m, determine the length a so that the normal stress is the same in each rod. Assume L = 4.20 m. (1) B Answer: a = i L W (2) E

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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