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Solution to Problem 110 Normal Stress

110 Wooden post in concrete footing

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer
Problem 110 page 13

Given:
Size of steel bearing plate = 12-inches square
Size of concrete footing = 12-inches square
Size of wooden post = 8-inches diameter
Maximum allowable stress for wood = 1800 psi
Maximum allowable stress for concrete = 650 psi

Required: Maximum safe value of load P

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