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A short timber post of Douglas fir is subjected to an axial compressive load of 40,000 lb....

A short timber post of Douglas fir is subjected to an axial compressive load of 40,000 lb. The nominal dimensions of the post area are 8 in. by 8 in. Its length is 8 ft–6 in. Assume a proportional limit of 6000 psi. Using dressed dimensions, compute

(a) stress


(b) strain


(c) total deformation

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