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Chapter 14, Problem 14-2

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For protection, the barrel barrier is placed in front of the bridge pier. If the relation between the force and deflection of the barrier is \(F = (90(10^{3})x^{1/2}) \ lb\), where x is in ft, determine the car’s maximum penetration in the barrier. The car has a weight of 4000 lb and it is traveling with a speed of 75 ft/s just before it hits the barrier.

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QUESTION:

For protection, the barrel barrier is placed in front of the bridge pier. If the relation between the force and deflection of the barrier is \(F = (90(10^{3})x^{1/2}) \ lb\), where x is in ft, determine the car’s maximum penetration in the barrier. The car has a weight of 4000 lb and it is traveling with a speed of 75 ft/s just before it hits the barrier.

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Given that

The relation between the force and deflection of the barrier is  lb.

The car has a weight of .

The car is traveling with a speed of  just before it hits the barrier.

The car's maximum penetration in the barrier is to be determined.

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