Problem $10\mathrm{.}7-$Shear Stress

Beam cross section

Figure $1$: A beam constructed of two sections glued together is subjected to a force.

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Problem Statement

A beam of length $L=5\mathrm{.}4ft$ is constructed by gluing together two boards and is subjected to a concentrated load $F=630lb.$ The cross$-$section has dimensions $b=3\mathrm{.}9in.$ and $h=1\mathrm{.}3in.$ Determine the shear stress at the seam between the two boards at section a$-$a$.$

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