4. In the truss shown, all members are made of the same material and have the uniform circular cross-sectional area indicated. a) Determine the strain energy of the truss when the load P is applied (Just the expression is needed here, not the numerical value). b) Find the strain energy value in Joule for given numerical values of P, E, Ø (Diameter of the truss bar) and I

4. In the truss shown, all members are made of the same material and have the uniform circular cross-sectional area indicated. a) Determine the strain energy of the truss when the load P is applied (Just the expression is needed here, not the numerical value). b) Find the strain energy value in Joule for given numerical values of P, E, Ø (Diameter of the truss bar) and I

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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Problem 2.7.4P: The bar ABC shown in the figure is loaded by a force P acting at end C and by a force Q acting at...

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