A steel rod $\left(1\right)$ is attached to a steel post $\left(2\right)$ at flange $\mathrm{B}$. A downward load of 110 kN is applied to flange $\mathrm{B}$. Both rod $\left(1\right)$ and post $\left(2\right)$ are attached to rigid supports at $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{C}$, respectively.

Rod $\left(1\right)$ has a cross-sectional area of $800 {\mathrm{mm}}^2$ and an elastic modulus of $200 \mathrm{GPa}$. Post $\left(2\right)$ has a cross-sectional area of $\mathrm{1,600} {\mathrm{mm}}^2$ and an elastic modulus of $200 \mathrm{GPa}$.

• Compute the normal stress in rod $\left(1\right)$ and post $\left(2\right)$.

• Compute the deflection of flange $\mathrm{B}$.