A 16-ft-long column that is effectively pin-supported at both ends can be made by gluing together three identical 1.5" x 4.5" planks in either of the two configurations shown. Determine the Euler critical load for each configuration. The planks are Douglas fir (E = 1900 ksi).

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A 16-ft-long column that is effectively pin-supported at both
ends can be made by gluing together three identical 1.5" x 4.5"
planks in either of the two configurations shown. Determine
the Euler critical load for each configuration. The planks are
4.5 in.
Douglas fir (E = 1900 ksi).
- -
1.5 in.
(a)
(b)
Transcribed Image Text:A 16-ft-long column that is effectively pin-supported at both ends can be made by gluing together three identical 1.5" x 4.5" planks in either of the two configurations shown. Determine the Euler critical load for each configuration. The planks are 4.5 in. Douglas fir (E = 1900 ksi). - - 1.5 in. (a) (b)
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