Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780133840544
Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.34SP
Rework Problem 1.31 assuming that the ground slopes upward at 1:5 from the base of the crane to the end of the shadow, as shown.
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