Question 1

Question 1

Deformation and Strain question 1

If point B deflects by 8 mm due to force P, calculate the normal strain in rods CE and DF.

Assume that beam AD is rigid and neglect any tilting in rods CE and DF.

If point B deflects by 8 mm due to force P, calculate the normal strain in rods CE and DF.

Assume that beam AD is rigid and neglect any tilting in rods CE and DF.

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Step 1:
Calculate the change in length ΔL in rods CE and DF

Step 1:
Calculate the change in length ΔL in rods CE and DF

Deformation and Strain solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate the normal strain in rods CE and DF

Step 2:
Calculate the normal strain in rods CE and DF

Deformation and Strain solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Deformation and Strain formula

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 2.