A log that is 0.6m in diameter is to be cut into a rectangular section for use as a simply supported beam. If the allowable bending stress for the wood is 70MPa, determine the largest P (kN) that can be supported if the width of the beam is 300mm. h 2.4 m- b -0.6 m- P 1 + -2.4 m

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A log that is 0.6m in diameter is to be
cut into a rectangular section for use
as a simply supported beam. If the
allowable bending stress for the
wood is 70MPa, determine the
largest P (kN) that can be supported
if the width of the beam is 300mm.
h
2.4 m
b
-0.6 m-
P
1
+
-2.4 m
Transcribed Image Text:A log that is 0.6m in diameter is to be cut into a rectangular section for use as a simply supported beam. If the allowable bending stress for the wood is 70MPa, determine the largest P (kN) that can be supported if the width of the beam is 300mm. h 2.4 m b -0.6 m- P 1 + -2.4 m
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