Activity 1: A rectangular piece of wood, 50 mm x 100 mm in cross-section is used as a compression block as shown in the figure. Determine the maximum axial load P which can be safely applied to the...

A rectangular piece of wood, 50 mm x 100 mm in cross-section is used as a compression block as shown in the figure. Determine the maximum axial load P which can be safely applied to the block if the compressive stress in the wood is limited to 20 MPa.

Extracted text: Activity 1: A rectangular piece of wood, 50 mm x 100 mm in cross-section is used as a compression block as shown in the figure. Determine the maximum axial load P which can be safely applied to the block if the compressive stress in (Ans. P = 100,000 N or P = 100 KN) the wood is limited to 20 MPa. TTTTTT