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The assembly shown in Figure P5.9 consists of rod (1) and tube (2), both made of steel (E = 30,000 ksi). The tube is attached to a fixed support at C. A rigid end plate is welded to the tube at B, and the rod is welded to the end plate. The rod is solid with a diameter of di = 0.375 in. The tube has an outside diameter of D2 = 2.25 in. and a wall thickness of t2 = 0.125 in. The dimensions of the assembly are a = 60 in. and b = 32 in. Determine the horizontal deflection at rod end A for an applied load of P = 4 kips. [Ans. 0.1207 in] a b B Tube (2) di A D2 Rod (1) t2 End plate Fixed support