Sign Conventions:
MechMat – A Simple Axial Member Under Tension, Example 1 (LE06)
MechMat – A Compound Axial Member, Fixed Support At Left, Example 2 (LE06)
MechMat – A Compound Axial Member, Fixed Support At Right, Example 3 (LE06)
TT06-a Axial Deformation of a Compound Member (US Customary Units)
TT06-b Axial Deformation of a Compound Member (SI Units)