Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337093347
Author: Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.7.6P
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 ß = 60°.
(b) Determine the horizontal displacement dBof joint B by equating the strain energy of the truss to the work done by the load.
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