P8.11. Determine the horizontal and vertical deflection of joint C of the truss in Figure P8.11. In addition to the load at joint C, the temperature of member BD is subject to a temperature increase of 60°F. For all bars, E = 29,000 kips/ in.², A = 4 in.², and a = 6.5 x 10-6 (in./in.)/°F.
P8.11. Determine the horizontal and vertical deflection of joint C of the truss in Figure P8.11. In addition to the load at joint C, the temperature of member BD is subject to a temperature increase of 60°F. For all bars, E = 29,000 kips/ in.², A = 4 in.², and a = 6.5 x 10-6 (in./in.)/°F.
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Transcribed Image Text:P8.11. Determine the horizontal and vertical deflection of
joint C of the truss in Figure P8.11. In addition to the load
at joint C, the temperature of member BD is subject to a
temperature increase of 60°F. For all bars, E = 29,000 kips/
in.², A = 4 in.², and a = 6.5 x 10-6 (in./in.)/°F.
A
B
D
L
20'
——— 15'-
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с
80 kips
+
P8.11
- 15'-
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