Using the method of consistent deformations, determine the force in member AD. Let P = 14 kN, L1 = 6 m, and L2 = 4 m. Assume EA = constant.

The floor system of an apartment building consists of a 6-inch-thick reinforced concrete slab resting on three steel floor beams, which are in turn supported by two steel girders. The areas of cross section of the floor beams and the girders are 16.1 in.2 and 32.2 in.2, respectively. Determine the dead load acting on beam CD.

The floor system of an apartment building consists of a 5-inch-thick reinforced concrete slab resting on three steel floor beams, which are in turn supported by two steel girders. The areas of cross section of the floor beams and the girders are 19.0 in.2 and 35.0 in.2, respectively. Determine the dead load acting on beam CD.

Determine the vertical reaction force at B. Let P1 = 60 kN, P2 = 140 kN, P3 = 120 kN, and a = b = c = d = 3.0 m.

The floor of an apartment building is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 33.5 psf over its surface area. Determine the axial load acting on column C.

Determine the horizontal reaction force at A. Let P1 = 120 kN, P2 = 95 kN, P3 = 110 kN, and a = b = c = d = 2.6 m.

The floor system of an apartment building consists of a 3-inch-thick reinforced concrete slab resting on three steel floor beams, which are in turn supported by two steel girders. The areas of cross section of the floor beams and the girders are 18.9 in.2 and 32.5 in.2, respectively. Determine the dead load acting on beam AB.

Determine the vertical reaction force at A. Let M = 130 kN·m, w = 40 kN/m, P = 150 kN, a = 3 m, b = 9 m, and c = 5 m.

What will happen to the pressure of a gas if you double the size of the container while holding n and T constant?

During the winter months, it’s common for the TPMS sensor in cars to warn you about low tire pressures. Why do tire pressures drop in colder temperatures?