8 kN/m 2 m - 4 m 2 m
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The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of sallow = 6.5 MPa and an allowable shear stress of tallow = 500 kPa. Determine its dimensions if it is to be rectangular and have a height-to-width ratio of 1.25.
Assume the beam rests on smooth supports.

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