The strut is supported by a pin at C and an A-36 steel guy wire AB. If the wire has a diameter of 0.2 in., determine how much it stretches when the distributed load acts on the strut assuming the stress in the wire does not exceed the yield strength. Take modulus of elasticity of steel as 29*10° ksi. Also, find the reaction at C. 60° 200 lb/1t

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The strut is supported by a pin at C and an A-36 steel guy wire AB. If the wire has a diameter of 0.2 in., determine how much it stretches
when the distributed load acts on the strut assuming the stress in the wire does not exceed the yield strength. Take modulus of elasticity
of steel as 29*10° ksi. Also, find the reaction at C.
200 lb/ft
Transcribed Image Text:The strut is supported by a pin at C and an A-36 steel guy wire AB. If the wire has a diameter of 0.2 in., determine how much it stretches when the distributed load acts on the strut assuming the stress in the wire does not exceed the yield strength. Take modulus of elasticity of steel as 29*10° ksi. Also, find the reaction at C. 200 lb/ft
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Hooke's Law: It states that stress is directly proportional to strain within the elastic limit. It gives the linear relation between stress and strain.

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