DYNAMICS RMU EDITION
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.131P
A concrete foundation mat of 5-m radius supports four equally spaced columns, each of which is located 4 m from the center of the mat. Determine the magnitude and the point of application of the resultant of the four loads.
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DYNAMICS RMU EDITION
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