P8.7. Determine the value of the force P that must be applied to joint C of the truss in Figure P8.7 if the vertical deflection at C is to be zero. The area of all bars = 1.8 in.², and E = 30,000 kips/in.². 9 kips P = ? B C 30' E 20'- P8.7 D 20'-
P8.7. Determine the value of the force P that must be applied to joint C of the truss in Figure P8.7 if the vertical deflection at C is to be zero. The area of all bars = 1.8 in.², and E = 30,000 kips/in.². 9 kips P = ? B C 30' E 20'- P8.7 D 20'-
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Transcribed Image Text:P8.7. Determine the value of the force P that must be
applied to joint C of the truss in Figure P8.7 if the vertical
deflection at C' is to be zero. The area of all bars = 1.8 in.²,
and E= 30,000 kips/in.².
9 kips
P = ?
A
B
с
D
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20' 20'
P8.7
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30'
E
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