If a load of P = 6 kN is applied to rod (2), determine the magnitude of the resultant force at C. Let a = 0.42 m and b = 0.79 m.

If rod (1) elongates 0.277 mm and rod (2) elongates 0.461 mm, determine how far downward E moves. Let a = 0.41 m and b = 0.68 m.

If rod (1) elongates 0.210 mm and rod (2) elongates 0.487 mm, determine how far downward E moves. Let a = 0.34 m and b = 0.76 m.

If the length of a timber column cannot change by more than 0.020 in., determine the maximum load P that can be applied to the column. Let b = 4.75 in., d = 8.25 in., and L = 100 in.

A load of P = 14,900 lb is applied to the connection. If the average shear stress in the bolts is limited to 34 ksi and the required factor of safety is 2.3, determine the minimum allowable bolt diameter.

A 3D printed polymer rod measures 177.00 mm in length while on the heated print bed at 65.5°C. After cooling to room temperature at 21.0°C the rod measures 176.39 mm in length. Determine the coefficient of thermal expansion of the polymer.

A 3D printed polymer rod measures 193.00 mm in length while on the heated print bed at 67.1°C. After cooling to room temperature at 22.0°C the rod measures 192.36 mm in length. Determine the coefficient of thermal expansion of the polymer.

If rod (1) elongates 0.258 mm and rod (2) elongates 0.435 mm, determine how far downward E moves. Let a = 0.43 m and b = 0.71 m.

Axial loads are applied with rigid bearing plates to the solid cylindrical rods. One load of P = 120 kN is applied to the assembly at A, two loads Q = 30 kN are applied at B, and two loads R = 130 kN are applied at C. Determine the total change in length of the assembly.L1 = 0.20 m, E1 = 196 GPa, A1 = 0.0014 m2L2 = 0.46 m, E2 = 206 GPa, A2 = 0.0004 m2L3 = 0.38 m, E3 = 104 GPa, A3 = 0.0015 m2

If the length of a timber column cannot change by more than 0.050 in., determine the maximum load P that can be applied to the column. Let b = 5.50 in., d = 10.00 in., and L = 104 in.