The roof rafters in the figure are supported by a partition that runs down the center of the building. The total load is 80 lbs per foot of sloped rafter length. Determine the horizontal thrust that each rafter will exert at the top of an outer wall if the central load bearing partition is accidentally removed
The roof rafters in the figure are supported by a partition that runs down the center of the building. The total load is 80 lbs per foot of sloped rafter length. Determine the horizontal thrust that each rafter will exert at the top of an outer wall if the central load bearing partition is accidentally removed
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The roof rafters in the figure are supported by a partition that runs down the center of the building. The total load is 80 lbs per foot of sloped rafter length. Determine the horizontal thrust that each rafter will exert at the top of an outer wall if the central load bearing partition is accidentally removed.
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