The rigid beam BC is supported by rods (1) and (2). The cross-sectional area of rod (1) is 9 mm². The cross-sectional area of rod (2) is 14 mm². For a uniformly distributed load of w = 3.1 kN/m, determine the length a so that the normal stress is the same in each rod. Assume L = 3.60 m. (1) B Answer: a = i L W a (2) m
The rigid beam BC is supported by rods (1) and (2). The cross-sectional area of rod (1) is 9 mm². The cross-sectional area of rod (2) is 14 mm². For a uniformly distributed load of w = 3.1 kN/m, determine the length a so that the normal stress is the same in each rod. Assume L = 3.60 m. (1) B Answer: a = i L W a (2) m
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Transcribed Image Text:The rigid beam BC is supported by rods (1) and (2). The cross-sectional area of rod (1) is 9 mm². The cross-sectional area of rod (2) is 14
mm². For a uniformly distributed load of w = 3.1 kN/m, determine the length a so that the normal stress is the same in each rod.
Assume L = 3.60 m.
(1)
B
Answer: a = i
L
W
a
(2)
m
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