Problem 1. Hill B (elev. = 2338.253 m) is in between hill A (elev. = 2336.264 m) and hill C (elev. = 2352.428 m). The distance of hills A and C from B are 16.608 km and 11.878 km, respectively. a) Find the height of tower to be constructed at hill A so that the line of sight would clear the ground at hill B by 3 m. b) Find the height of tower to be constructed at hill C so that the line of sight would clear the ground at hill B by 3 m. c) Find the height of equal towers to be constructed at hills A and C so that the line of sight would clear the ground at hill B by 3 m.

Problem 1. Hill B (elev. = 2338.253 m) is in between hill A (elev. = 2336.264 m) and hill C (elev. = 2352.428 m). The distance of hills A and C from B are 16.608 km and 11.878 km, respectively. a) Find the height of tower to be constructed at hill A so that the line of sight would clear the ground at hill B by 3 m. b) Find the height of tower to be constructed at hill C so that the line of sight would clear the ground at hill B by 3 m. c) Find the height of equal towers to be constructed at hills A and C so that the line of sight would clear the ground at hill B by 3 m.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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