Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780133840544
Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.70SP
Plank, 2 in. by 10 in. in cross section and 5 ft long, are used at the top of a dam to control the level of the impounded water, as shown. Find the resultant force (magnitude and location) on each plank.
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