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  1. JackandJones
    Oct5-12 12:55 AM
    JackandJones
    Okay I tried doing that...but im not sure it is correct. Could you show me some calculations of what you got? And/or show me a diagram?!

    I appreciate the help!
  2. kimann020
    May2-12 08:48 AM
    kimann020
    jay. i have a question i am doing a problem for allowable compressive stress where

    θ = 24,000 psi
    A = 11 in ^2

    those are given so im tying to find P

    θ=P/A = P= Aθ

    P= 264,000 lb

    but my teacher says the answer is 2181.8 lbs

    what am i doing wrong please help my final is next week
  3. sankalpmittal
    Oct31-11 10:46 AM
    sankalpmittal
    Amazing and bewildering !!
  4. sankalpmittal
    Oct30-11 12:35 PM
    sankalpmittal
    That was my unintentional mistake
    I edited my post : http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=3588064

    Thanks !!
  5. bphili
    Oct14-11 09:29 PM
    bphili
    Hi,
    Maybe you have a sec to view a problem I'm having difficulty with?

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