Problem 3. The uniform beam is supported by two rods AB and CD that have cross-sectional areas of 10 mm2 and 15mm2, respectively. Determine the intensity w of the distributed load so that the average normal stress in each rod does not exceed 300 kPa.

Steel is coated with a thin layer of ceramic to protect against corrosion. what do you expect to happen to the coating when the temperature of the steel is increased significantly? explain.

Asteel wire of 2 mm diameter is fixed between two points located 2 m apart. the tensile force in the wire is 250n, if its density of steel is given by 7830 kg/m3 the fundamental frequency of vibration hz? ?

An external consultant recommends that a plant installs a bank of capacitors for power factor correction. this will reduce the peak electrical demand charges by an average of 93 kw every month. the plant current pays $13 per kw in peak demand charges. the capacitor bank will include 223 kw of fixed capacitors, and 183 of variable capacitors. the fixed capacitors cost $59 per kw, and the variable capacitors will cost $65 per kw. the consultant charges 21% of the equipment costs to install the capacitors. because this project will reduce the demand for the electric utility, they are prepared to provide a one-time rebate of $42 per kw of reduced demand. what is the simple payback period for this project (in years)?