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A pin ended strut 3 m long and 60 mm diameter supports an axial compressive force of 30 kN. The maximum allowable stress in the strut is 200 MN/m². Take E = 207 GN/m²calculate a) The greatest lateral load that can be applied at mid-span. b) The greatest deflection.

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