A load of P = 345 lb is applied to beam ABC. Bar (1) has a s…
A load of P = 345 lb is applied to beam ABC. Bar (1) has a square cross section with a width of 0.85 in. If the normal stress in bar (1) is limited to 13 ksi, determine the factor of safety for bar (1). Let a = 40 in., b = 14 in., and c = 9 in.