A uniform edge load of w₁ = 540 lb/in. and W2 = 400 lb/in. is applied to the polystyrene specimen. Ep = 597 (10³) psi and vp = 0.25. (Figure 1) Figure T W₂ b - < 1 of 1
A uniform edge load of w₁ = 540 lb/in. and W2 = 400 lb/in. is applied to the polystyrene specimen. Ep = 597 (10³) psi and vp = 0.25. (Figure 1) Figure T W₂ b - < 1 of 1
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Transcribed Image Text:If the specimen is originally square and has dimensions of a = 4 in., b = 3 in., and a thickness of t = 0.4 in., determine its new dimension d' after the load is applied.
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Transcribed Image Text:A uniform edge load of w₁ = 540 lb/in. and
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