3.45 Two wood beams each with an actual cross section of 2 × 4 in are loaded as shown. If there is light contact between the beams prior to load application, determine the support reactions after the 500-lb force is applied. Assume that only a vertical force is transmitted between the beams at point B. A 10 ft 8 ft 500 lb B .8 ft
3.45 Two wood beams each with an actual cross section of 2 × 4 in are loaded as shown. If there is light contact between the beams prior to load application, determine the support reactions after the 500-lb force is applied. Assume that only a vertical force is transmitted between the beams at point B. A 10 ft 8 ft 500 lb B .8 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:3.45 Two wood beams each with an actual cross section of 2 x 4 in are loaded as
shown. If there is light contact between the beams prior to load application,
determine the support reactions after the 500-lb force is applied. Assume that
only a vertical force is transmitted between the beams at point B.
10 ft
8 ft
500 lb
B
.8 ft
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