Question: A rectangular post supports a compressive load as shown in the figure. A top view of the post showing the location where the load P

A rectangular post supports a compressive load as shown in the figure. A top view of the post showing the location where the load P is applied. [b =120 mm, h =160 mm, ez =50 mm, P =145 kN]
1) What is the bending moment about the z-axis?
2) What eccentricity ex would cause zero normal stress at corner B?
A rectangular post supports a compressive load as

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