The rigid beam BC is supported by rods (1) and (2). For a uniformly distributed load of w = 3.2 kN/m, determine the force in rod (1). Assume a = 3.40 m and L = 5.50 m.

When moving a microscope, you should carry it by the:

Please choose one of the questions below to answer. You may also answer two of them for extra credit points.  Describe the hormonal changes that bring about puberty, and the secondary sex characteristics of men. Describe the hormonal changes that bring about puberty, and the secondary sex characteristics of  women. Describe hormonal, ovarian and uterine changes during the monthly cycle of women. Describe implantation and placental development in early pregnancy. 

Petra wants to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle. Since Petra works from home, she wants to buy an indoor exercise bicycle. For the first week, Petra plans to ride the bike for 15 minutes each day. For the second week, she will increase her riding time to 20 minutes per day. She will continue to increase the time spent on the bike for 5 minutes longer each week until she meets her goal weight. Given this scenario, which of the following is a short-term objective?

A steel rod with a circular cross section is used as a weight hanger. The straight part of the rod is 135-mm long and has a diameter of 4.1 mm. Determine the magnitude of the lateral strain in this portion of the rod when it supports a tensile load of 11.0 N.

Before an automotive engine is started, its timing belt has a length of 39.00 in. and a temperature of 60°F. At the engine operating temperature of 210°F, it is determined that the belt has elongated to 39.04 in. What is the coefficient of thermal expansion of the belt?

A wooden cylinder of diameter D and a concrete cube of size D sit on the floor. Assuming they weigh the same amount, which produces the smaller bearing stress on the floor?

A steel rod with a circular cross section is used as a weight hanger. The straight part of the rod is 170-mm long and has a diameter of 4.4 mm. Determine the longitudinal strain in this portion of the rod when it supports a tensile load of 12.0 N.

Two plates are connected with two bolts and transmit load P = 7.6 kN. Each plate is 4.0 mm thick, and each bolt has a diameter of 10.2 mm. Determine the average shear stress in the bolts.

Axial loads are applied with rigid bearing plates to the solid cylindrical rods shown. If F1 = 30 kips, F2 = 10 kips, F3 = 22 kips, and F4 = 36 kips, determine the absolute value of the axial load in rod (2).