wooden beam ( sg= 0.64) is 150 mm by 150 mm by 6m and is hinged at A as shown in the figure. Assuming unit weight of water is 9.79 kN/cu.m. a.) Determine the length of the beam submerged in water? b.) At what angle will the beam float in the water?  c.) And determine the buoyant force that causes the beam to be submerged at an angle of theta from horizontal.

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A wooden beam ( sg= 0.64) is 150 mm by 150 mm by 6m and is hinged at A as shown in the figure. Assuming unit weight of water is 9.79 kN/cu.m.

a.) Determine the length of the beam submerged in water?

b.) At what angle will the beam float in the water? 

c.) And determine the buoyant force that causes the beam to be submerged at an angle of theta from horizontal.

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