Question

Learning Goal: To use the principle of superposition to determine the total deflection in a cylindrical rod due to a static loading. A steel rod (E=200 GPa) is subjected to the load shown, where P = 2950 kN . A gap a = 1.70 mm exists before the load is applied. The elongated rod contacts the top surface at C'. Assume the mass of the rod is negligible. The values for the figure below are d = 0.500 m , e = 0.400 m , j = 56.0 mm , and g = 41.0 mm

Answer 1

Though you didn't mention the figure but I managed to find a similar one with all required parts. Thus I solved all the parts.

Reaction at C is 511.56 kN

Reaction at A is 2438.44 kN

Total deflection on removing the upper wall is 3 mm.

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