Rigid bar abc is supported by a pin at bracket a and by tie rod (1). tie rod (1) has a diameter of 7 mm, and it is supported by double-shear pin connections at b and d. the pin at bracket a is a single-shear connection. the pin at b is 8 mm in diameter. assume a = 540 mm, b = 270 mm, h = 340 mm, and θ= 55°. if the normal stress in tie rod (1) cannot exceed 180 mpa and the shear stress in pin b cannot exceed 130 mpa, determine the maximum load pmax that can be supported by the structure.

Have a greater impact on maintenance productivity than any other support group. (clo5) a)-the top management b)-inventory and purchasing c)-sub-contracting d)-cmms

What is the chief metrological difference between measuring with a microscope and with an electronic comparator? a. the microscope is limited to small workpieces.a. the microscope is limited to small workpieces. c. the comparator can only examine one point on the workpiece. d. the microscope carries its own standard.

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)?