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A polystyrene rod consisting of two cylindrical portions
Chapter 2, Problem 2.39(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
A polystyrene rod consisting of two cylindrical portions AB and BC is restrained at both ends and supports two 6-kip loads as shown. Knowing that \(E=0.45 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{psi},\), determine (a) the reactions at A and C, (b) the normal stress in each portion of the rod.
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QUESTION:
A polystyrene rod consisting of two cylindrical portions AB and BC is restrained at both ends and supports two 6-kip loads as shown. Knowing that \(E=0.45 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{psi},\), determine (a) the reactions at A and C, (b) the normal stress in each portion of the rod.
ANSWER:
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Draw the free body diagram of the rod as below.