Question

The rigid link is supported by a pin at A and two A-36 steel wires, each having an unstretched length of 12 in. and cross-sectional area of 0.0125 in2. Determine the force developed in the wires when the link supports the vertical load of 350 lb.

Answer 1

Extension of the wire is not indicated

Step-by-step explanation:

Young modulus (YM)= (stress/Strain); Tensile Stress/tensile Strain

=> YM *Strain =Stress=F/A; A is cross sectional area and F is the force

(YM * Strain * A)/36 =F (Force developed in each wire)

F = (350 *e*0.0125)/12