A double top plate is commonly used in wood light-frame wall assemblies. What is the primary reason for doubling the top plate, i.e., why not use a single top plate?
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A double top plate functions as a beam supported on studs, which allows offsetting the floor joists or rafters from the studs below. A single top plate is inadequate as a beam, requiring that the load from joists or rafters must go straight into the studs?called in-line framing.
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The designer/drafter is seldom required to prepare a list or bill of materials along with weldment drawings.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Explain what happens to the unused bits of a file that are used by an Allen-Bradley shift instruction.
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Symptoms of ____________________ deficiency are decreased appetite, muscular weakness, and a characteristic paralysis known as polyneuritis or beri-beri
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PROBLEM 3.54 The composite shaft shown is to be twisted by applying a torque T at end A. Knowing that the modulus of rigidity is 11.2 × 106 psi for steel and 4 × 106 psi for aluminum, determine the largest angle through end A may be rotated, if the following allowable stresses are not to be exceeded: ?steel = 8000 psi and ?aluminum = 6000 psi.
