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Author: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.6P
Two line loads q1 and q2 of infinite lengths are acting on top of an elastic medium, as shown in Figure P8.6. Find the vertical stress increase at A.
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