Determine the resultant internal normal force acting on the cross section through point A in each column. In (a), segment BC weighs 180 lb/ft and segment CD weighs 250 lb/ft. In (b), the column has a mass of 200 kg/m.
Sample problems and notes are based on the following text book: Mechanics of Materials 8th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0136022305
ISBN-10: 0136022308
Edition: 7
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Published Date: 2010
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