A rectangular post (40 mm x 80 mm) made of wood, the length of which is 5 m, supports the BC beam. Determine the maximum distributed load w that can be applied to the beam without causing the strut to buckle. Consider a factor of safety of 1.50 against buckling.

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A rectangular post (40 mm x 80 mm) made of wood, the length of which is 5 m, supports the BC beam. Determine the maximum distributed load w that can be applied to the beam without causing the strut to buckle. Consider a factor of safety of 1.50 against buckling.

 

 

W
B
6 m
E - 15 GPa
Oy = ZMPQ
A
Transcribed Image Text:W B 6 m E - 15 GPa Oy = ZMPQ A
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