Perform statics calculations. Explain why you perform the calculations and what decision(s) you are able to make from these calculations. Stats: ~24 in long, ~5.5 in wide, ~0.9 kg

A structural member with a rectangular cross section as shown in the accompanying figure is used to support a load of 2500 N. What type of material do you recommend be used to carry the load safely? Base your calculations on the yield strength and a factor of safety of 2.0.

Bourdon-type pressure gauges are used in thousands of applications. A deadweight tester is a device that is used to calibrate pressure gauges. Investigate the operation of a deadweight pressure tester. Write a brief report to discuss your findings.

Determine the specific gravity of the following materials: gold ( = 1208 lb/ft3), platinum ( = 1340 lb/ft3), silver ( = 654 lb/ft3), sand ( = 94.6 lb/ft3), freshly fallen snow ( = 31 lb/ft3), tar( = 75 lb/ft3), hard rubber ( = 74.4 lb/ft3).