Problem # 1: Three wires supporting the stiff bar ABC is made from the same material. Wire at B has a cross- sectional area which is equal to half the cross-sectional area of the other two wires. Calculate the axial force exerted by the three wires. (-, -L-| D B C 4L P = 17 kN 5

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Problem # 1: Three wires supporting the stiff bar ABC is made from the same material. Wire at B has a cross-
sectional area which is equal to half the cross-sectional area of the other two wires. Calculate the axial force
exerted by the three wires. ( -
D B
A
4L
5
P = 17 kN
Transcribed Image Text:Instruction: Analyze and solve each problem. Write your final answers on answer sheet provided. Problem # 1: Three wires supporting the stiff bar ABC is made from the same material. Wire at B has a cross- sectional area which is equal to half the cross-sectional area of the other two wires. Calculate the axial force exerted by the three wires. ( - D B A 4L 5 P = 17 kN
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