Question

FORMULAS Emax = VƒEƒ + (1 - V₁) Em gel 1 [r+rs(f-2)]¹/2/nQ4 The L-shaped beam of Figure Q5 is subjected to an out-of-plane load F. (a) Show the free-body diagrams for

the two segments AB and BC. Comment on the mo- ments and forces transmitted in each segment. (5 marks) (b) Provide expressions for the moments and torques transmitted in segments AB and BC. (3 marks) (c) Determine the strain energy U stored in the L-shaped beam. (3 marks) (d) Use Castigliano's second theorem to find the displacement uc of the end in the direction of the force. (9 marks) Y Fixed end Ac FL C Figure Q5 L B

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