Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

A rigid plate rests on three equal-length parallel bars: two copper bars (A=200 mm², E=100 GPa each) at the sides and one steel bar (A=100 mm², E=200 GPa) in the middle. An axial load of 100 kN is applied. Load on steel bar:

Strength of MaterialsStatically Indeterminate BarHARD

Choose the correct answer

A

25 kN

B

33.3 kN

C

50 kN

D

66.7 kN

Correct Answer

B. 33.3 kN

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k_steel = 200,000×100/L; k_copper(each) = 100,000×200/L — all equal. P_steel = (k_s/3k_s)×100 = 33.3 kN

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