CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,METHODS...-PKG
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Author: SPENCE
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Which material group has the lowest value of thermal conductivity
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A) 3’x10’x2’
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Loads: UDL and Concentrated
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1. Use the provided beam models to solve for the equivalent concentrated load of
each beam configuration. Draw the loading conditions showing the equivalent
concentrated load(s).
a)
w = 30lbs/ft
6ft
6ft
c)
w = 50lbs/ft
12ft
w = 70lbs/ft
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4ft
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,METHODS...-PKG
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