q lb/ftSituation 5. The supporting structure of the billboard is attached to theground by a pin at B, and its rear leg rests on the ground at A. Frictionmay be neglected. Point G is the center of gravity of the billboard andstructure, which together weigh 2800 Ib. TO prevent tipping over in highwinds, a 2370-lb weight is placed on the structure near A, as shown. (a)Compute the magnitudes of the reactions at A and B if the wind load onthe billboard is q = 120 lb/ft. (b) Find the smallest wind load q that wouldcause the structure to tip over.10 ftG-1.5 ft8 ft2370 lb/AВ1.5 ft→-7 ft

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q lb/ft Situation 5. The supporting structure of the billboard is attached to the ground by a pin at B, and its rear leg rests on the ground at A. Friction may be neglected. Point G is the center of gravity of the billboard and structure, which together weigh 2800 lb. TO prevent tipping over in high winds, a 2370-lb weight is placed on the structure near A, as shown. (a) Compute the magnitudes of the reactions at A and B if the wind load on the billboard is q = 120 lb/ft. (b) Find the smallest wind load q that would cause the structure to tip over. 10 ft G 1.5 ft 8 ft 2370 lb/ B 1.5 ft -7 ft-

q lb/ft Situation 5. The supporting structure of the billboard is attached to the ground by a pin at B, and its rear leg rests on the ground at A. Friction may be neglected. Point G is the center of gravity of the billboard and structure, which together weigh 2800 lb. TO prevent tipping over in high winds, a 2370-lb weight is placed on the structure near A, as shown. (a) Compute the magnitudes of the reactions at A and B if the wind load on the billboard is q = 120 lb/ft. (b) Find the smallest wind load q that would cause the structure to tip over. 10 ft G 1.5 ft 8 ft 2370 lb/ B 1.5 ft -7 ft-

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Chapter18: Sheet-pile Walls

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