Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133840728
Author: Limbrunner
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.40SP
A 55-gal drum filled with sand weighs 816 lb. The empty drum weighs 38 lb. Find the unit weight of the sand in pounds per cubic foot (pcf).
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