Solved: A short column is made by nailing four 1 3 4-in.
Chapter 4, Problem 4.20(choose chapter or problem)
A short column is made by nailing four 1 3 4-in. planks to a4 3 4-in. timber. Determine the largest compressive stress createdin the column by a 16-kip load applied as shown in the centerof the top section of the timber if (a) the column is as described,(b) plank 1 is removed, (c) planks 1 and 2 are removed, (d) planks1, 2, and 3 are removed, (e) all planks are removed.
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