The pin-connected structure consists of two cold-rolled steel [E = 28,000 ksi] bars (1) and a bronze [E = 14,000 ksi] bar (2) that are connected at pin D. Each steel bar has a cross-sectional area of 0.375 in.?. A load of P = 18 kips is applied to the structure at pin D. Using a = 3.2 ft and b = 6.3 ft, calculate the area required for bar (2) so that each bar carries the same force. a B (2) (1) (1) b D Answer: A2 = i in.?

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The pin-connected structure consists of two cold-rolled steel [E = 28,000 ksi] bars (1) and a bronze [E = 14,000 ksi] bar (2) that are
connected at pin D. Each steel bar has a cross-sectional area of 0.375 in.?. A load of P = 18 kips is applied to the structure at pin D.
Using a = 3.2 ft and b = 6.3 ft, calculate the area required for bar (2) so that each bar carries the same force.
B
(2)
(1)
(1)
b
D
Answer: A2 = i
in.2
Transcribed Image Text:The pin-connected structure consists of two cold-rolled steel [E = 28,000 ksi] bars (1) and a bronze [E = 14,000 ksi] bar (2) that are connected at pin D. Each steel bar has a cross-sectional area of 0.375 in.?. A load of P = 18 kips is applied to the structure at pin D. Using a = 3.2 ft and b = 6.3 ft, calculate the area required for bar (2) so that each bar carries the same force. B (2) (1) (1) b D Answer: A2 = i in.2
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