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In Figure 3-31, the lines AB and CD are the center lines of two conduits 1 ft. and 2 ft. in diameter respectively. Determine the maximum value of z so that the two may pass without interference. Conduit CD must pass under AB.

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In Figure 3-31, the lines AB and CD are the center lines of two conduits 1 ft. and 2 ft. in diameter respectively. Determine the maximum value of z so that the two may pass without interference. Conduit CD must pass under AB.

anonymous · Answer

I'm posting here as a longshot since I wasn't getting any responses from the engineering study group.

anonymous · Answer

I'll show you all what I have so far...

anonymous · Answer

http://www.scribd.com/doc/82663003/Problem-3-31-Possible-Solution

anonymous · Answer

The method is correct, but I dunno if I messed up on any of the arithmetic.  That's what always gets me.

anonymous · Answer

what grade are you?

anonymous · Answer

This is college.  It's a pre-requisite course for statics.

anonymous · Answer

If someone could even check my arithmetic, I would highly appreciate it.  My head was spinning after a while.

anonymous · Answer

nah. . that explains,.

anonymous · Answer

are the points in your illustration part of the given? (possible solution)

anonymous · Answer

Yes.

anonymous · Answer

But you can see them in the first link at the top.

anonymous · Answer

It's 1:30am and I have to get some sleep.  When I wake up, I will check back on this thread.  Thanks guys!