Example Question

Example Question

Elastic deformation example question

Given the parameters above, find the displacement of point A.

Given the parameters above, find the displacement of point A.

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Step 1:
Determine axial loads P in each member segment

Step 1:
Determine axial loads P in each member segment

Elastic deformation solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate displacement at A

Step 2:
Calculate displacement at A

Elastic deformation solution step 1

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Elastic deformation formula

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