The box beam is constructed from four boards that are fastened together using nails spaced along the

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The box beam is constructed from four boards that are fastened together using nails spaced along the beam every 2 in. If each nail can resist a shear force of 50 lb, determine the largest force P that can be applied to the beam without causing failure of the nails.

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-12 in. 1 in. 5 in. 1 in. 1 in. '1 in.

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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0134319650

10th edition

Authors: Russell C. Hibbeler

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