1,2,3,4,5, A 260 mm bar AB with a rectangular cross section of 17 x 30 mm, consists of two aluminiumlayers with cach being 6 mm thick and brazed to a centre steel layer of 5 mm thickness asshown in Figure Q3. An axial tensile force of P- 37 kN is applied to the assembly by meansof a rigid end cap at B. Given that the assembly is fixed at end A and the Young's modulus ofaluminium and steel are Eu=70 GPa, Es= 200 GPa, respectively, determine:i. Whether this structural configuration is statically determinate or statically indeterminate,and clearly explain your reasoning.ii. The normal forces in the aluminium layers and the steel layeriii. The normal stress in the aluminium layers and the steel layer. State whether the stressesare in tension or compressioniv. Determine the deformation of the assemblyCross section of the bar6 mm5 mm6 mm30 mm260 mamAluminium.Steel-Aluminitum37 AN30 mm

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A 260 mm bar AB with a rectangular cross section of 17 x 30 mm, consists of two aluminium layers with cach being 6 mm thick and brazed to a centre steel layer of 5 mm thickness as shown in Figure Q3. An axial tensile force of P- 37 kN is applied to the assembly by means of a rigid end cap at B. Given that the assembly is fixed at end A and the Young's modulus of aluminium and steel are E=70 GPa, Es= 200 GPa, respectively, determine: Whether this structural configuration is statically determinate or statically indeterminate, and clearly explain your reasoning. ii. The normal forces in the aluminium layers and the steel layer iii. The normal stress in the aluminium layers and the steel layer. State whether the streses are in tension or compression iv. Determine the deformation of the assembly Cross section of the bar 6 mm 5 mm 6 mm 30 mm 260 mm Aluminium Steel- Aluminitum Nא 37 30 mm