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    Understanding How an I Beam Supports Loads

    Homework Statement Why is an 'I' beam good at supporting loads? (Bear in mind that I'm only 16, so I haven't met moments of inertia or anything like that, but have met basic calculus) The Attempt at a Solution Here's what I think so far. When a weight is placed on an I beam, the vertical part...
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