2.) A 1060kN cube (3m each side) floats in a 1.8m depth of water which is on top of mercury layer. a) Determine the vertical distance from the top of the cube to the interface of water and mercury. b) If a load of 760kN is added to the weight of the cube, what is the distance from the top of the cube to the water surface?

2.) A 1060kN cube (3m each side) floats in a 1.8m depth of water which is on top of mercury layer. a) Determine the vertical distance from the top of the cube to the interface of water and mercury. b) If a load of 760kN is added to the weight of the cube, what is the distance from the top of the cube to the water surface?

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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