Question: Q 4 - a ) A T section timber beam is connected together with nails at spacing of 8 0 mm as shown in figure

Q4-a) A T section timber beam is connected together with nails at spacing of 80 mm as shown in figure Q4-a, knowing that the neutral axis of beam lies at distance y=120.45 mm from top, and second moment of area I=3.7053108mm4. The beam is subjected to a vertical shear force V=20kN. Determine
i. The shear force in each nail
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ii. The horizontal shear stress at 50 mm from edge in upper plank.
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Q 4 - a ) A T section timber beam is connected

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