Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.10P
A main cable in a large bridge is designed for a tensile force of 2,600,000 lb. The cable consists of 1470 parallel wires, each 0.16 in. in diameter. The wires are cold-drawn steel with an average ultimate strength of 230,000 psi. What factor of safety was used in the design of the cable?
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