4.1. Determine the collapse load factor a for the propped cantilever beam ABCD shown in Figure P4.1. Mp 80 kNm; E, I, and A are constants. 10a kN 20a KN to to B D 5m 2.5m | 2.5 m +2.5m/2.5m FIGURE P4.1. Problem 4.1.

4.1. Determine the collapse load factor a for the propped cantilever beam ABCD shown in Figure P4.1. Mp 80 kNm; E, I, and A are constants. 10a kN 20a KN to to B D 5m 2.5m | 2.5 m +2.5m/2.5m FIGURE P4.1. Problem 4.1.

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4.1. Determine the collapse load factor a for the propped cantilever
beam ABCD shown in Figure P4.1. Mp 80 kNm; E, I, and A
=
are constants.
10a kN 20α kN
B
C
5m
2.5m/2.5m|
FIGURE P4.1. Problem 4.1.

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