1.7 The column consists of a wooden post and a concrete footing, separated by a steel bearing plate. Find the maximum safe value of the axial load P if the working stresses are 1000 psi for wood and 450 psi for concrete.

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Find the maximum allowable value of P for the column. The cross-sectional areas and working stresses (w) are shown in the figure. DRAW THE FREE BODY DIAGRAM.

 
1.7 The column consists of a wooden post and a concrete footing, separated by a
steel bearing plate. Find the maximum safe value of the axial load P if the working
stresses are 1000 psi for wood and 450 psi for concrete.
FIG. PI.7
Transcribed Image Text:1.7 The column consists of a wooden post and a concrete footing, separated by a steel bearing plate. Find the maximum safe value of the axial load P if the working stresses are 1000 psi for wood and 450 psi for concrete. FIG. PI.7
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