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Deformation of Bars due to Axial Load

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The total elongation of the structural element (fixed at one end, free at the other end, and of varying cross-section) as shown in the figure, when subjected to load 2P at the free end is

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6.66 \frac{P l}{A E}

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5.55 \frac{P l}{A E}

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4.44 \frac{P l}{A E}

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3.33 \frac{P l}{A E}

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Solution

The correct option is A $6.66 \frac{P l}{A E}$

Total elongation $Δ$

$= Δ_{1} + Δ_{2} + Δ_{3}$

$= \frac{2 P I}{A E} + \frac{2 P l}{3 A E} + \frac{2 P l}{\frac{A}{2} E}$

$= \frac{2 P l}{A E} + \frac{2 P I}{3 A E} + \frac{4 P l}{A E} = 6.66 \frac{P l}{A E}$

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