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Chapter 5: Axial Deformation
M5.4: Deformations in a Three-rod Assembly
Equilibrium
State the Problem
Table of Contents
Equilibrium
Rod Deformations
Rigid Bar Deflections at A and B
Rigid Bar Deflection at C
Assembly Deflection at D
scene
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Begin by drawing a free-body diagram
(
FBD
)
that cuts through rods
(
1
)
and
(
2
)
.