8.3-8.6. Determine the equilibrium configurations of the rigid bars shown below using the principle of virtual displacements. In cach case, neglect friction and assume that each bar is of weight Q. Fig. P8.3 Fia. Pa4 Only question 9.19 should solve 9.17-9.20. Solve Probs. 8.3-8.6 using the principle of minimum potential energy instead of the principle of virtual displacements. Compare and discuss the procedures used in applying both principles to these problems.

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8.3-8.6. Determine the equilibrium configurations of the rigid bars shown
below using the principle of virtual displacements. In cach case, neglect
friction and assume that each bar is of weight Q.
Fig. P8.3
Fia. Pa4
Only question 9.19 should solve
9.17-9.20. Solve Probs. 8.3-8.6 using the principle of minimum potential
energy instead of the principle of virtual displacements. Compare
and discuss the procedures used in applying both principles to these
problems.
Transcribed Image Text:8.3-8.6. Determine the equilibrium configurations of the rigid bars shown below using the principle of virtual displacements. In cach case, neglect friction and assume that each bar is of weight Q. Fig. P8.3 Fia. Pa4 Only question 9.19 should solve 9.17-9.20. Solve Probs. 8.3-8.6 using the principle of minimum potential energy instead of the principle of virtual displacements. Compare and discuss the procedures used in applying both principles to these problems.
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