When an axial load is applied to the ends of the bar shown in the figure, the total elongation of the bar between joints A and C is 0.22 in. In segment (2), the normal strain is measured as 1,900 μin./in. Assume L₁ = 47 in. and L₂ = 91 in. Determine (a) the elongation of segment (2). (b) the normal strain in segment (1) of the bar. Answers: (a) in.₂ = (b) Ex = (1) L₁ i B (2) L2 in. pin/in.

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When an axial load is applied to the ends of the bar shown in the figure, the total elongation of the bar between joints A and C is 0.22 in.
In segment (2), the normal strain is measured as 1,900 μin./in. Assume L₁ = 47 in. and L₂ = 91 in.
Determine
(a) the elongation of segment (2).
(b) the normal strain in segment (1) of the bar.
Answers:
(a) in.₂ =
(b) £₁ =
(1)
L₁
i
B
(2)
L2
in.
uin./in.
Transcribed Image Text:When an axial load is applied to the ends of the bar shown in the figure, the total elongation of the bar between joints A and C is 0.22 in. In segment (2), the normal strain is measured as 1,900 μin./in. Assume L₁ = 47 in. and L₂ = 91 in. Determine (a) the elongation of segment (2). (b) the normal strain in segment (1) of the bar. Answers: (a) in.₂ = (b) £₁ = (1) L₁ i B (2) L2 in. uin./in.
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