《构造地质学》（英文版） Homework 5

Homework 5 Geology 3063 October 27. 2000 This type of problem will be on the test! 1. Calculate the force at the base of a continental block that has a uniform thickness of 25km, a length of 1000km, a width of 500km, and a density of 2.70-s. What is the stress on the bottom of the block? 2. Use the following diagram to Determine the stress acting on the vertical faces of the cube b)Determine the stress acting on a horizontal plane in the cube assume that the cube is solid. does not deform, and has a dimension of 10cm on a side. Ignore atmospheric pressure in your calculations Lead weight 50 kg solid block Last Modified October 27, 2000 Fall 2000

    
                                           
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