A load of P = 270 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the normal force in bar (1). Let a = 38 in., b = 15 in., and c = 10 in.

A load of P = 330 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the normal force in bar (1). Let a = 33 in., b = 16 in., and c = 11 in.

An upward load is applied to a circular rod that has a diameter of 10.96 mm. The rod is connected to the ground using a pin that has a diameter of 9.01 mm. If the average shear stress in the pin is limited to 185 MPa, determine the maximum load that can be applied to this connection.

A load of P = 305 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the vertical ground reaction at B. Let a = 29 in., b = 15 in., and c = 11 in.

A load of P = 620 lb is applied to beam ABC. Bar (1) is made of brass and has a circular cross section with a diameter of 1.02 in. Determine the magnitude of the normal strain in bar (1). Let a = 39 in., b = 13 in., and c = 9 in.

A triangular piece of rubber is stretched causing A to move downward. Determine the magnitude of the shear strain that occurs at A when a = 35.1 mm, b = 70.2 mm, and c = 45.6 mm.

A triangular piece of rubber is stretched causing A to move downward. Determine the magnitude of the shear strain that occurs at A when a = 36.0 mm, b = 72.0 mm, and c = 45.0 mm.

Rigid beam ABC supports two rods that initially have no strain. If a temperature increase in rod (1) creates a normal strain of 3,709 μin./in. in it, determine the normal strain in rod (2). The initial lengths are a = 8 in., b = 14 in., c = 29 in., and d = 8 in. Assume there is no slack in the connections.

A Bush’s Best can weighs 1.15 lb and is 2.95 in. in diameter. A Ro-Tel can weighs 0.77 lb and is 2.55 in. in diameter. What is the largest bearing stress that occurs between the cans and the table? Assume each can has a smooth base and sits flat on the table.

A load of P = 8,800 lb is applied to the connection. If the average shear stress in the bolts is limited to 35 ksi and the required factor of safety is 2.2, determine the minimum allowable bolt diameter.