A symmetrical framework consisting of three pin-connected bars is loaded by a force P (see figure). The angle between the inclined bars and the horizontal is
a=60\deg
. The axial strain in the middle bar is measured as 0.0365 . The frame is constructed of a copper alloy having the following stress-strain relationship
\sigma =(18000\epsi )/(1+300\epsi ),0<=\epsi <=0.03,(\sigma in ksi)
Determine: a. The axial strain of the outer bars in the loaded condition. b. The tensile stress in the outer bars. c. The yield strength of the copper alloy using the
0.2%
offset method.
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Answer:
a*\epsi lon_(CD)=
b. \sigma _(CD)(ksi)=
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c. \sigma _(Y)(ksi)=
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