The weight is suspended from structural A–36 steel alloy and
2014-T6 aluminum alloy wires, each having the same initial length
of 10 ft and cross-sectional area of 7×10^(–3) in2 (Figure Q1). If
the weight is increased gradually, determine which wire yields
first? Explain which material model and yield criterion you will
use? Justify your choices.
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