The structure shown below is made of structural A-36 steel. The left post is a solid round steel member with a diameter of 6 inches. The right post is a square steel member which is 6 inches square. The horizontal member is a solid steel beam with a height of 12 inches and a width of 3 inches.
A) Determine the maximum load, P, that the structure can carry.
B) Determine the maximum deflection of point A as the failure load is approached.
C) Clearly show which member is causing the failure.
