The center post B of the assembly has an original length of 124.4mm whereas posts A and C have a length of 125mm. If the caps on top can be considered rigid, determine the average normal stress in each post. The posts are made of aluminum and have a cross-sectional area of 400mm2. EAI = 70 GPa

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The center post B of the assembly has an original
length of 124.4mm whereas posts A and C have
a length of 125mm. If the caps on top can be
considered rigid, determine the average
normal stress in each post. The posts are made
of aluminum and have a cross-sectional area of
400mm2. EAI = 70 GPa
Joomm
100mn
A
Transcribed Image Text:The center post B of the assembly has an original length of 124.4mm whereas posts A and C have a length of 125mm. If the caps on top can be considered rigid, determine the average normal stress in each post. The posts are made of aluminum and have a cross-sectional area of 400mm2. EAI = 70 GPa Joomm 100mn A
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