Rigid bar ABC is supported by three symmetrically positioned vertical rods as shown. There is no strain in the vertical rods before load P is applied, the normal strain in rods (2) is 1400 mm/mm. Determine the normal strain in rod (1). (1) 4,100 mm (2) (2) 3,400 mm A B C Rigid bar P
Rigid bar ABC is supported by three symmetrically positioned vertical rods as shown. There is no strain in the vertical rods before load P is applied, the normal strain in rods (2) is 1400 mm/mm. Determine the normal strain in rod (1). (1) 4,100 mm (2) (2) 3,400 mm A B C Rigid bar P
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Transcribed Image Text:Rigid bar ABC is supported by three symmetrically positioned vertical rods as shown.
There is no strain in the vertical rods before load P is applied, the normal strain in rods (2) is 1400 mm/mm.
Determine the normal strain in rod (1).
1
(1)
4,100 mm
(2)
(2)
3,400 mm
A
Rigid bar
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