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The pin support A and roller support B of the bridge truss are supported on the concrete abutments. If  the square bearing plates at C and D are 20 inches x 20 inches, and the bearing failure for concrete is (?????)? = 3.8 ???, determine the factor of safety against bearing failure for the concrete under each plate.

The pin support A and roller support B of the bridge truss are supported on the concrete abutments. If  the square bearing plates at C and D are 20 inches x 20 inches, and the bearing failure for concrete is (?????)? = 3.8 ???, determine the factor of safety against bearing failure for the concrete under each plate.

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The pin support A and roller support B of the bridge truss are supported on the concrete abutments. If 
the square bearing plates at C and D are 20 inches x 20 inches, and the bearing failure for concrete is (?????)? =
3.8 ???, determine the factor of safety against bearing failure for the concrete under each plate. 

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Transcribed Image Text:120 kip 80 kip A В 200 kip 280 kip 280 kip 280 kip 280 kip -6 ft---6 ft--- 6 ft---6 ft---6 ft--6 ft-|
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