For the bar elements shown in Figure P3–16, the global
displacements have been determined to be u
1
= 0:5 in., v
1
= 0:0, u
2
= 0:25 in., and v
2
= 0:75 in. Determine the
local x displacements at each end of the bars. Let E = 12 106 psi, A = 0:5 in
2
,
and L = 60 in. for each element.
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