A polystyrene rod consisting of two cylindrical portions AB and BC is restrained at both ends and supports two 6-kip loads as shown. Knowing that E = 0.45 × 10° psi, determine (a) the reactions at A and C, (b) the axial stress in each portion of the rod. Problem 2 -1.25 in. 25 in. 6 kips | 6 kips 2 in. 15 in. C
A polystyrene rod consisting of two cylindrical portions AB and BC is restrained at both ends and supports two 6-kip loads as shown. Knowing that E = 0.45 × 10° psi, determine (a) the reactions at A and C, (b) the axial stress in each portion of the rod. Problem 2 -1.25 in. 25 in. 6 kips | 6 kips 2 in. 15 in. C
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A polystyrene rod consisting of two cylindrical portions AB and BC is restrained at both ends and supports two
6-kip loads as shown. Knowing that E = 0.45 x 10° psi, determine (a) the reactions at A and C, (b) the axial stress
in each portion of the rod.
-1.25 in.
25 in.
6 kips|
| 6 kips
15 in.
2 in.
C
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