Rigid beam ABC supports two rods that initially have no strain. If a temperature increase in rod (1) creates a normal strain of 2,567 μin./in. in it, determine the normal strain in rod (2). The initial lengths are a = 8 in., b = 16 in., c = 39 in., and d = 9 in. Assume there is no slack in the connections.

A load of P = 660 lb is applied to beam ABC. Bar (1) is made of brass [E = 14,800 ksi; ν = 0.35] and has a circular cross section with a diameter of 1.20 in. Determine the magnitude of the normal strain in bar (1). Let a = 31 in., b = 16 in., and c = 9 in.

A load of P = 105 lb is applied to beam ABC. Bar (1) has a circular cross section with a diameter of 0.96 in. Determine the normal stress in bar (1). Let a = 32 in., b = 12 in., and c = 8 in.

A Bush’s Best can weighs 1.15 lb and is 2.88 in. in diameter. A Libby’s can weighs 1.16 lb and is 2.93 in. in diameter. What is the largest bearing stress that occurs between the cans and the table? Assume each can has a smooth base and sits flat on the table.

A load of P = 375 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the normal force in bar (1). Let a = 35 in., b = 12 in., and c = 11 in.

A load of 23 kN is applied to a semi-circular shape that protrudes 15.2 mm from a brass plate. The semi-circular shape has a diameter of 28.3 mm. Determine the average shear stress between the plate and the protrusion.

A load of P = 245 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the normal force in bar (1). Let a = 30 in., b = 16 in., and c = 9 in.

A load of P = 160 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the vertical ground reaction at B. Let a = 38 in., b = 15 in., and c = 8 in.

A load of P = 230 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the vertical ground reaction at B. Let a = 40 in., b = 15 in., and c = 8 in.

A load of P = 190 lb is applied to beam ABC. Bar (1) has a circular cross section with a diameter of 1.17 in. Determine the normal stress in bar (1). Let a = 37 in., b = 12 in., and c = 10 in.