Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133840544
Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.7P
A level scaffold s to be supported at the center of a 12−ft ladder, as shown. Determine the required length x and the angle θ.
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