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The A992 steel control rod AB shown in (Figure 1) has a diameter of 1.45 in. It is p ...
The A992 steel control rod AB shown in (Figure 1) has a diameter of 1.45 in. It is pin connected at its ends.
Determine the maximum force P that can be applied to the handle so that the control rod AB does not buckle. Express your answer in kilopounds to three significant figures.