Question

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Determine the maximum axial load transmitted to the structure and draw the axial force diagram for the following cases (for Case (a), also calculate P for equilibrium) 35 kip 20 kip 18 kip a) 40 kip 10 kip 50 kip 40 kip b) 10 kN 10 kN 10 kN 50 kN 50 kN 40 kN 40 kN c)

Answer 1

F_net = 0 for equilibrium + 18 + p - 20 - 35 = 0 p = 37 kip T = 35 (axial load between A & B) T = -2 (axial load between B & C) -ve means its of compression nature T = 18 (axial load between C & D) Max axial load is 35 kip Max axial load = 60 kip Max axial load = + 30 kN