1-45 The pedestal has a triangular cross section as shown. If it is subjected to a compressive force of 500 lb, specify the x and y coordinates for the location of point P(x, y), where the load must be applied on the cross section, so that the average normal stress is uniform. Compute the stress and sketch its distribution acting on the cross section at a loca- tion removed from the point of load application. 500 lb 3 in. 12 in. 6 in. P(x,y)
1-45 The pedestal has a triangular cross section as shown. If it is subjected to a compressive force of 500 lb, specify the x and y coordinates for the location of point P(x, y), where the load must be applied on the cross section, so that the average normal stress is uniform. Compute the stress and sketch its distribution acting on the cross section at a loca- tion removed from the point of load application. 500 lb 3 in. 12 in. 6 in. P(x,y)
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Transcribed Image Text:1-45 The pedestal has a triangular cross section as shown.
If it is subjected to a compressive force of 500 lb, specify the
x and y coordinates for the location of point P(x, y), where
the load must be applied on the cross section, so that the
average normal stress is uniform. Compute the stress and
sketch its distribution acting on the cross section at a loca-
tion removed from the point of load application.
500 lb
3 in.
12 in.
6 in.
P(x,y)
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