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Each of the rods BD and CE is made of brass (E = 105 GPa)
Chapter 2, Problem 2.43(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Each of the rods BD and CE is made of brass (E = 105 GPa) and has a cross-sectional area of \(200 \mathrm{~mm}^{2}\). Determine the deflection of end A of the rigid member ABC caused by the 2-kN load.
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QUESTION:
Each of the rods BD and CE is made of brass (E = 105 GPa) and has a cross-sectional area of \(200 \mathrm{~mm}^{2}\). Determine the deflection of end A of the rigid member ABC caused by the 2-kN load.
ANSWER:
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Let be the rotation of member ABC as shown.
Then
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