Two solid cylindrical rods AB and BC are welded together at B and loaded as shown. Determine the magnitude of the force P (in lb) for which the tensile stress in rod AB is thrice the magnitude of the compressive stress in rod BC if Q = 20.11 lb.

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Two solid cylindrical rods AB and BC are welded together at B and loaded as shown. Determine the magnitude of the force (in lb) for which the tensile stress in rod AB is thrice the magnitude of the compressive stress in rod BC if Q = 20.11 lb.

3 in.
2 in.
B
C
Q
A
30 in.
40 in.
Transcribed Image Text:3 in. 2 in. B C Q A 30 in. 40 in.
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