The rigid bar BC shown is supported by the steel rod AC of the cross-sectional area of 0.25in^2.
(a)Compute the elongation of the steel rod.
(b)Compute the vertical displacement of point C caused by the 2000 lb load.
Extracted text: The rigid bar BC shown is supported by the steel rod AC of the cross-sectional area of 0.25in^2. A Rigid 40° В 8 ft 2000 lb