Solution to Problem 253 Statically Indeterminate
Problem 253
As shown in Fig. P-253, a rigid beam with negligible weight is pinned at one end and attached to two vertical rods. The beam was initially horizontal before the load W = 50 kips was applied. Find the vertical movement of W.
![Figure P-253](http://www.mathalino.com/sites/default/files/images/253-bar-supported-by-two-rods.jpg)