56 A short timber compression block of rectangular cross sec- tion, 150 mm by 200 mm, has an allowable compressive stress of 6 MPa and an allowable shear stress of 1.6 MPa. Calculate the allowable load that may be applied to the member. on an element.
56 A short timber compression block of rectangular cross sec- tion, 150 mm by 200 mm, has an allowable compressive stress of 6 MPa and an allowable shear stress of 1.6 MPa. Calculate the allowable load that may be applied to the member. on an element.
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Transcribed Image Text:56 A short timber compression block of rectangular cross sec-
tion, 150 mm by 200 mm, has an allowable compressive
stress of 6 MPa and an allowable shear stress of 1.6 MPa.
Calculate the allowable load that may be applied to the
member.
on an element
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