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Transcribed Image Text:A standard 8 in. x 4 in. x 2.5 in. brick is compressed lengthwise by a force P, as shown. If the ultimate shear stress for the
brick is 1200 psi and the ultimate compressive stress is 3600 psi, what is the maximum force, Pmax, the brick can support
without breaking?
8 in.
4 in.
a
P
2.5 in.
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