Assignment(09) 2 - Wk 3 & 4

Assignment(09) 2 - Wk 3 & 4

Q3 The load P produces an axial strain in the steel post D of the fig. below of 0.0075m/m.
Determine

a. The axial strain in the aluminum rod CE

b. The axial strain in the aluminum rod CE if there is a 0.10 mm clearance in the
connection at E in addition to the 0.09 mm clearance between B and D before the
load P is applied.
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Q4 A rigid bar AD is supported by two rods as shown in the figure. There is no strain in
the vertical bars before the load P is applied. After the load P is applied, the axial strain in
rod BF um/m. Determine the axial strain in rod CE.