A horizontal load P is applied to an assembly consisting of two inclined bars, as shown in the figure.  The cross-sectional area of bar (1) is 1.30 in.2, and the cross-sectional area of bar (2) is 1.75 in.2.  The normal stress in either bar may not exceed 24 ksi.  Determine the maximum load P that may be applied to this assembly.  Assume dimensions of a=14.5 ft, b=9.0 ft, and c=14.5 ft.  Determine the allowable force F1 in member (1) and the allowable force F2 in member (2).

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A horizontal load P is applied to an assembly consisting of two inclined bars, as shown in the figure.  The cross-sectional area of bar (1) is 1.30 in.2, and the cross-sectional area of bar (2) is 1.75 in.2.  The normal stress in either bar may not exceed 24 ksi.  Determine the maximum load P that may be applied to this assembly.  Assume dimensions of a=14.5 ft, b=9.0 ft, and c=14.5 ft. 

Determine the allowable force F1 in member (1) and the allowable force F2 in member (2).

 

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Transcribed Image Text:Determine the allowable force F1 in member (1) and the allowable force F2 in member (2). F1, allow i kips F2, allow i kips Ξ
A horizontal load P is applied to an assembly consisting of two
inclined bars, as shown in the figure. The cross-sectional area of bar
(1) is 1.30 in.?, and the cross-sectional area of bar (2) is 1.75 in.?. The
normal stress in either bar may not exceed 24 ksi. Determine the
maximum load P that may be applied to this assembly. Assume
dimensions of a = 14.5 ft, b = 9.0 ft, and c = 14.5 ft.
(1)
a
B
b
(2)
Transcribed Image Text:A horizontal load P is applied to an assembly consisting of two inclined bars, as shown in the figure. The cross-sectional area of bar (1) is 1.30 in.?, and the cross-sectional area of bar (2) is 1.75 in.?. The normal stress in either bar may not exceed 24 ksi. Determine the maximum load P that may be applied to this assembly. Assume dimensions of a = 14.5 ft, b = 9.0 ft, and c = 14.5 ft. (1) a B b (2)
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