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If the length of a timber [E = 1,700 ksi] column cannot change by more than 0.040 in., determine the maximum load P that can be applied to the column. Let b = 4.25 in., d = 9.00 in., and L = 118 in.

If the length of a timber [E = 1,800 ksi] column cannot change by more than 0.020 in., determine the maximum load P that can be applied to the column. Let b = 4.25 in., d = 9.75 in., and L = 104 in.

If a load of P = 19 kN is applied to rod (2), determine the magnitude of the resultant force at C. Let a = 0.47 m and b = 0.73 m.

A Ro-Tel can weighs 0.72 lb and is 2.58 in. in diameter. A Libby’s can weighs 1.07 lb and is 2.94 in. in diameter. What is the largest bearing stress that occurs between the cans and the table? Assume each can has a smooth base and sits flat on the table.

If rod (1) elongates 0.352 mm and rod (2) elongates 0.358 mm, determine how far downward E moves. Let a = 0.38 m and b = 0.81 m.

A steel [E = 200 GPa; ν = 0.3; α = 11.3 ×10-6/°C] plate has a rectangular hole at its center and four circular holes at the corners. At an initial temperature of Ti = –23°C, the plate is 95 mm wide, 135 mm long, and 17 mm thick. The rectangular hole is 30 mm wide and 70 mm long. The circular holes have a diameter of 18 mm. At a final temperature of Tf = 41°C, determine the diameter of the circular holes.

If the length of a timber [E = 1,200 ksi] column cannot change by more than 0.010 in., determine the maximum load P that can be applied to the column. Let b = 5.00 in., d = 9.25 in., and L = 106 in.

A load of P = 480 lb is applied to beam ABC. Determine the vertical ground reaction at B. Let a = 32 in., b = 14 in., and c = 8 in.

Axial loads are applied with rigid bearing plates to the solid cylindrical rods. One load of P = 90 kN is applied to the assembly at A, two loads Q = 50 kN are applied at B, and two loads R = 170 kN are applied at C. Determine the total change in length of the assembly.L1 = 0.28 m, E1 = 196 GPa, A1 = 0.0012 m2L2 = 0.40 m, E2 = 212 GPa, A2 = 0.0004 m2L3 = 0.36 m, E3 = 108 GPa, A3 = 0.0016 m2

If the normal stress in rod (1) is limited to 215 MPa and the required factor of safety is 2.1, determine the maximum load P that can be applied to rod (2). Let a = 0.34 m, b = 0.81 m, and the cross-sectional area of rod (1) be 150 mm2.