The length is varied by a factor of 1.58 by what factor does the height vary to keep all other parameters constant

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Chapter1: Tension, Compression, And Shear
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Problem 1.9.6P: A steel pad supporting heavy machinery rests on four short, hollow, cast iron piers (see figure)....
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you are analyzing the maximum stress of a rectangular cross-section beam supported at both ends with a single load in the middle  The length is varied by a factor of 1.58 by what factor does the height vary to keep all other parameters constant

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