1-3. Determine the
probabilities that the weight N will fall into the
water due to the following two failure modes: yielding failure of AB
and yielding failure of BC. The diameter of the bars is 8 mm and the
yield strength of the bars is
MPa. Assume
and
are
independent. Neglect the weight of the support rods and indestructible string.
Does this structure need to be redesigned? (Ans.
)
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