A heavy 50-m tape having a cross-sectional area of 0.06 cm^2 has been standardized at a tension of 4.5kg. If E=2.10x10^6 kg/cm^2, determine the elongation of the tape if a pull of 16kg is applied.

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Problem 10.12P: Refer to Figure 10.43. A strip load of q = 1450 lb/ft2 is applied over a width with B = 48 ft....
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A heavy 50-m tape having a cross-sectional area of 0.06 cm^2 has been standardized at a tension of 4.5kg. If E=2.10x10^6 kg/cm^2, determine the elongation of the tape if a pull of 16kg is applied.

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