The rigid link is supported by a pin at A and two A-36 steel wires, each having an unstretched length of 12 in. and cross-sectio

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nal area of 0.0125 in2. Determine the force developed in the wires when the link supports the vertical load of 350 lb.

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Leokris [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-26T00:31:34+03:00

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Answer:

Extension of the wire is not indicated

Explanation:

Young modulus (YM)= (stress/Strain); Tensile Stress/tensile Strain

=> YM *Strain =Stress=F/A; A is cross sectional area and F is the force

(YM * Strain * A)/36 =F (Force developed in each wire)

F = (350 *e*0.0125)/12