Q.3) A rigid bar AEC is supported by two steel rods (E = 29,000 ksi) AB and CD
and supports a titanium (E = 16,500 ksi) rod EF with a load P =4.5 kips as
shown below. The diameter the rods are: dAB = 1.5", dDC = 1", and dEF = 2".
Calculate the vertical displacement of point F.
B
3'
D
3'
E
A
C
1.25' 2'
2.25'
F
P