The device shown is used for determining the shear strength of the wood. The dimensions of the wood block are 6 in x 8 in x 1.5 in. If the force required to break the wood block is 12 kips, determine the average shear strength of the wood.

The device shown is used for determining the shear strength of the wood. The dimensions of the wood block are 6 in x 8 in x 1.5 in. If the force required to break the wood block is 12 kips, determine the average shear strength of the wood.

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The device shown is used for determining the shear strength of the wood. The dimensions of the wood
block are 6 in x 8 in x 1.5 in. If the force required to break the wood block is 12 kips, determine the
average shear strength of the wood.

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