Engineering, 30.08.2021 01:00, Geo777

A 5 tonnes (10000lb) elevator is supported by a stranded cable of 2.5inches square cross section and an effective modulus of elasticity of 12000000psi, As the elevator is descending at a constant speed of 400ft/min. an accident causes the top of the cable ,60ft above the elevator to suddenly stop. Estimate the maximum elongation and maximum tensile stress developed in the cable

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