The two bars shown in the figure are used to support a load P. When unloaded, joint B has coordinates (0.0). After load P is applie joint B moves to the coordinate position (0.35 in. -0.55 in.). Assume a-11 ft, b-7ft, and h-8 ft. Determine the normal strain in bar. Answers: CAB- i 3676.02 i 5685.14 pe HE M

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The two bars shown in the figure are used to support a load P. When unloaded, joint B has coordinates (0.0). After load P is applied.
joint B moves to the coordinate position (0.35 in., -0.55 in.). Assumeo - 11 ft, b-7 ft, and h-8 ft. Determine the normal strain in each
bar.
Answers:
CAB
EBC
3676.02
i 5685.14
με
με
Transcribed Image Text:The two bars shown in the figure are used to support a load P. When unloaded, joint B has coordinates (0.0). After load P is applied. joint B moves to the coordinate position (0.35 in., -0.55 in.). Assumeo - 11 ft, b-7 ft, and h-8 ft. Determine the normal strain in each bar. Answers: CAB EBC 3676.02 i 5685.14 με με
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