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A wall of a building is to be braced by a beam which must pass over a parallel wall 10 ft high and 8 ft from the building. Find the length L of the shortest beam that can be used.

Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165738

Author:Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen

Publisher:Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen

Chapter31: Determining Beam Sizes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 31.1P

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