MecMovies 4.0 : M5.2: Compound Axial Members Basic Problems

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The figure shows a column A B C with its central axis along the x axis. Joint A is at the base. Joint B is 5 meters above joint A and joint C is 4.2 meters above joint C. The forces on either side of joint B have magnitude of 175 kilo newtons and are directed downwards. The forces on either side of joint C have magnitude of 125 kilo newtons and are directed downwards. Points 1 and 2 are marked on the column below joint C and joint B respectively.

To determine the deflection of joint $C$ , the following process will be used:

3. The deformations in members $(1)$ and $(2)$ will be added to compute the deflection of $C$ relative to foundation $A$ .