A piece of timber 3m long and having a 30cm x 30cm section is placed vertically in a body of water. If the weight of the timber is 6.5kN/m3 what will be the vertical force needed to hold the timber with its edge along the surface?

A piece of timber 3m long and having a 30cm x 30cm section is placed vertically in a body of water. If the weight of the timber is 6.5kN/m3 what will be the vertical force needed to hold the timber with its edge along the surface?

Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter29: Design Criteria For Structural Loading

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