Problem 4: A barge shown in the figure carries 290KN/m and 580KN/m loads. a. Find the total length, L (m) so that the upward pressure is uniform, and the barge remains horizontal. b. If shear is zero at 5m from the left end, what is the upward pressure in kN/m? c. If the upward pressure is 145KN/m, what is the resulting moment (kN-m) at first point of zero shear? 290

Problem 4: A barge shown in the figure carries 290KN/m and 580KN/m loads. a. Find the total length, L (m) so that the upward pressure is uniform, and the barge remains horizontal. b. If shear is zero at 5m from the left end, what is the upward pressure in kN/m? c. If the upward pressure is 145KN/m, what is the resulting moment (kN-m) at first point of zero shear? 290

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Lateral Earth Pressure: Curved Failure Surface

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