Problem 3.3 discussion

DISCUSSION

Remember the Four-Step plan:

  1. Equilibrium: Draw an FBD of joint K, and write down the two equilibrium equations from this FBD.
  2. Force/elongation equations: Write down the force/elongation equation for each member:  ei = FiLi/EiA.
  3. Compatibility equations:  Write down the elongation/displacement compatibility equation for each member: ei = uK cosθi + vK sinθi. Take care in defining the member angles θi.
  4. Solve: Solve the equations generated in Steps 1-3 for the three axial loads in the three members.

You are asked to provide your answers in the appropriate parts a)-g) as asked in the problem statement.


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