Consider a 3-hinge structure shown below:
a. Assume that the stress strain curve can be modelled as stress= Young Modulus?stain(stress=£?€). Determine the strain energy as a function of deflection, Delta. You may solve the integral using a symbolic-math software package or via Taylor series expansion.
b. Determine the load P that, when applied suddenly, produces a deflection of
delta= 1.0in. Let £=1200ksi, L= 12ft, and A= 4.0in^2.
c. Determine the stress in the members under the condition described in part b.