A rectangular scow 1 m long, 7.2 m wide and 2.4 m high has its center of gravity 1.5 m above the bottom. It carries a total load of 140 tons including its weight in an upright position. It the scow is tilted at an angle of 11°, determine the value of the weight that must be moved at a distance of 2.4 m from the center line of the scow.

A rectangular scow 1 m long, 7.2 m wide and 2.4 m high has its center of gravity 1.5 m above the bottom. It carries a total load of 140 tons including its weight in an upright position. It the scow is tilted at an angle of 11°, determine the value of the weight that must be moved at a distance of 2.4 m from the center line of the scow.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.2P: A planned flexible load area (see Figure P7.2) is to be 3 m × 4.6 m and carries a uniformly...

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