Two solid cylindrical rods ab and bc are welded together at b and loaded as shown. knowing that p = 10 kips, find the average normal stress at the midsection of (a) rod ab, (b) rod bc.
A) Use the principle of superposition to determine the stress distribution in rod AB.
B) Apply the equations for axial stress to calculate the average normal stress in rod AB.
C) Utilize the method of sections to analyze the stress in rod AB at its midsection.
D) Employ the formula for average stress to find the normal stress in rod AB.
