7. The rigid slab which weighs 600 kN is supported by three rods of the same cross-section and material. The lower ends of the rods prior to slab attachment were of the same level. Calculate the tensile force in each rod. Answer: PA = 239 KN B C A 6 m 5 m 600 KN 8. The homogeneous rod of uniform cross-section is attached to rigid supports. The rod is then subjected to axial load P as indicated in the figure. Prove that the reactions are given by R₁ = Pb/ L and R₂ = Pa/ L. R₁ R₂ * a L 4 m 6 m 2 m

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7. The rigid slab which weighs 600 kN is supported by three rods of the same cross-section and material.
The lower ends of the rods prior to slab attachment were of the same level. Calculate the tensile force in
each rod.
Answer: PA = 239 KN
B
с
A
6 m
5 m
+2 m
600 KN
8. The homogeneous rod of uniform cross-section is attached to rigid supports. The rod is then subjected
to axial load P as indicated in the figure. Prove that the reactions are given by R₁ = Pb/ L and R₂ = Pa/ L.
R₁
R₂
P
a
b
4 m
L
6 m
Transcribed Image Text:7. The rigid slab which weighs 600 kN is supported by three rods of the same cross-section and material. The lower ends of the rods prior to slab attachment were of the same level. Calculate the tensile force in each rod. Answer: PA = 239 KN B с A 6 m 5 m +2 m 600 KN 8. The homogeneous rod of uniform cross-section is attached to rigid supports. The rod is then subjected to axial load P as indicated in the figure. Prove that the reactions are given by R₁ = Pb/ L and R₂ = Pa/ L. R₁ R₂ P a b 4 m L 6 m
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