Problem 5.36 - Statically Indeterminate Problems

Problem Statement

Two square members are attached to two fixed walls as shown. Force F is applied at point B and point B is displaced d = 0.002 in. to the right. If L = 5 in., Ewood = 1,750 ksi, and Eplastic = 400 ksi, determine the applied force F.

Two square members are placed between two fixed walls. The wood piece is on the left and the plastic piece is on the right. Point B is at the intersection of the wood and plastic members. The members are each length L.

Figure 1: Two square members are placed between two fixed walls.

[Problem adapted from © Kurt Gramoll CC BY NC-SA 4.0]