A B C -b- -b D

Materials Science And Engineering Properties
1st Edition
ISBN:9781111988609
Author:Charles Gilmore
Publisher:Charles Gilmore
Chapter8: Engineering Materials
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 85CQ
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The L-shaped arm ABCD shown in the figure
lies in a vertical plane and pivots about a horizontal
pin at A. The arm has a constant cross-sectional area
and total weight W. A vertical spring of stiffness k
supports the arm at point B.
(a) Obtain a formula for the elongation of the
spring due to the weight of the arm.
(b) Repeat part (a) if the pin support at A is moved
to D.

A
B
C
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Transcribed Image Text:A B C -b- -b D
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