Two identical rods AB and CD each have a length L and diameter d, and are used

Question:

Two identical rods AB and CD each have a length L and diameter d, and are used to support the rigid beam, which is pinned at E. If a vertical force P is applied to the beam, determine the normal stress developed in each rod. The rods are made of material that has a modulus of elasticity of E.

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