what is the largest load P
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:5. The rigid bar of negligible weight is pinned at O and attached to two vertical rods.
Assuming that the rods were initially stress-free, what is the largest load P that can be
applied without exceeding stresses of 150 MPa in the steel rod and 70 MPa in the
bronze rod?
-2 m-
-1.5 m- 1.5 m-
Bronze
A = 300 mm2
E = 83 GPa
L=2 m
Steel
A = 900 mm2
E = 200 GPa
L = 1.5 m
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