Mechanics of Materials, 9e, SI Edition Goodno/Gere

EXAMPLE 2-1 (page 128)

A machine component is modeled as two rigid bars connected to each
other by a spring at CD and supported by linearly elastic springs at B
and E (see Fig. 2-7). Before load P at C is applied, the bars are parallel
and the springs are without stress. Ignore the weight of the bars.

(a) Derive formulas for downward displacement δC at C and rotation

⍬ of bar DEF when load P is applied at C. (Assume that the bars
rotate through very small angles under the action of the load P.)
(b) Find the forces in both translational springs and the moment in the
rotational spring at E.

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