A vertical force (F) is applied to a twobar truss as shown in the figure. Let the

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A vertical force \(F\) is applied to a twobar truss as shown in the figure. Let the cross sectional areas of trusses 1 and 2 be \(A_{1}\) and \(A_{2}\), respectively. Determine the area ratio \(A_{1} / A_{2}\) in order to have the same magnitude of stresses in both members.

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Introduction To Finite Element Analysis And Design

ISBN: 9781119078722

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Authors: Nam H. Kim, Bhavani V. Sankar, Ashok V. Kumar

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