Solve the problems neatly and show your complete solution with FBD. Write all numerical answers with the correct simplified units and rounded off to the nearest 3rd place value after the decimal(333.XXX).

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Solve the problems neatly and show your complete solution with FBD. Write all numerical answers with the correct simplified units and rounded off to the nearest 3rd place value after the decimal(333.XXX).
3. In the given 15.0 meter slab and inclined 10°with the horizontal, the ends are resting on inclines of 30° incline at B
and 20° at A, a semi-trailer truck is to pass through it with the wheel loads as shown. How Far (x, meters) shall be
the front wheels located before motion impends, the angle of friction is 15° for all areas of contact. Neglect the
weight of the slab.
15.00 m
8 KN
12KN
20 KN
16 KN
3.6 m
1.2m
4.0 m
20°
30°
10°
Transcribed Image Text:3. In the given 15.0 meter slab and inclined 10°with the horizontal, the ends are resting on inclines of 30° incline at B and 20° at A, a semi-trailer truck is to pass through it with the wheel loads as shown. How Far (x, meters) shall be the front wheels located before motion impends, the angle of friction is 15° for all areas of contact. Neglect the weight of the slab. 15.00 m 8 KN 12KN 20 KN 16 KN 3.6 m 1.2m 4.0 m 20° 30° 10°
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