A steel bar with cross section of 100mm x 20mm is 450mm in length. The bar is subjected to an axial compressive load of 265 kN on its cross section. Assume modulus of elasticity of steel is 210GPa and Poisson's ratio is 0.3. Find the final thickness of the bar.

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A steel bar with cross section of 100mm x 20mm is 450mm in length. The bar is subjected to an axial compressive load of 265 kN on its cross section. Assume modulus of elasticity of steel is 210GPa and Poisson's ratio is 0.3. Find the final thickness of the bar.

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