Two rods are connected with a slip coupling and adhesive in the annuli. The diameters of the rods are = 1.125 inches and = 0.75 inches. The connection must support an axial force of F = 780 lb. If the average stress in the adhesive must not exceed 300 psi, find the necessary depths of insertion of each rod (i.e. dimensions a and b). Assume no bonding occurs on the flat ends of the rods.
a =
b =
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