The load of 2000 lb is to be supported by the two vertical steel wires for which

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The load of 2000 lb is to be supported by the two vertical steel wires for which σY= 70 ksi. Originally wire AB is 60 in. long and wire AC is 60.04 in. long. Determine the cross-sectional area of AB if the load is to be shared equally between both wires. Wire AC has a cross-sectional area of 0.02 in2. Est= 29.0(103) ksi.

B. 60.04 in. 60 in.

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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0134319650

10th edition

Authors: Russell C. Hibbeler

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