Determine the distance 'x' from the left-hand support 'A' in order for the beam to remain in a horizontal position. Calculate the stress in each rod due to the applied load. Calculate the movement (extension) of the support wires under this 10 kN load. Will the rods be able to withstand the applied load? Motivate your answer.
Determine the distance 'x' from the left-hand support 'A' in order for the beam to remain in a horizontal position. Calculate the stress in each rod due to the applied load. Calculate the movement (extension) of the support wires under this 10 kN load. Will the rods be able to withstand the applied load? Motivate your answer.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:A uniform beam, 1.5 metre long, is suspended in a horizontal position by two vertical support
rods as shown in the figure below. Rod A has a diameter of 12 mm and manufactured from
steel with Esteel = 210 GPa. Rod B has a diameter of 16 mm and is made from copper with
Ecopper = 105 GPa. This simply supported beam is to carry a motor vehicle engine and
gearbox weighing 5,5 kN.
Determine the distance 'x' from the left-hand support 'A' in order for the beam to remain
in a horizontal position.
!Calculate the stress in each rod due to the applied load.
Calculate the movement (extension) of the support wires under this 10 kN load.
Will the rods be able to withstand the applied load? Motivate your answer.
500 mm
300 mm
A
B
5.5 kN
1500 mm
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