Problem 1.40 A 20-mm-diameter rod made of the same material as rods AC and AD in the truss shown was tested to failure and an ultimate load of 130 kN was recorded. Using a factor of safety of 3.0, determine the required diameter (a) of rod AC, (b) of rod AD.


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__________ are used to form small conductors, cut conductors, and to hold and pull conductors.

a. Diagonal pliers b. Lineman pliers c. Long-nosed pliers d. Multipurpose tools

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