Example Question

Example Question

Thermal Deformation example question

If the temperature changes by ΔT = 30^o, determine the reactions in A and C.

If the temperature changes by ΔT = 30^o, determine the reactions in A and C.

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Step 1:
1st equation from [ΣF_x = 0]

Step 1:
1st equation from [ΣF_x = 0]

Thermal Deformation solution step 1

Step 2:
Determine axial loads P in terms of R_A and R_C

Step 2:
Determine axial loads P in terms of R_A and R_C

Thermal Deformation solution step 2

Step 3:
2nd equation from compatibility equation with thermal displacement; solve for R_A and R_C

Step 3:
2nd equation from compatibility equation with thermal displacement; solve for R_A and R_C

Thermal Deformation solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Thermal Deformation formula

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