Mechanical Engineering/Strength of Plywood

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Question
Could you tell me how many pounds per sq. inch 3/4" plywood will support?  I am replacing wood in the bed of my company truck and need to know how much weight it will support.
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Answer
Dear Tim,
your question is'nt so that anybody can answer it. because its answer is a number that you can only find it in handbooks.
nobody can memorize these numerous numbers!
You can use from mechanical handbooks to find the answer of you question.
best regards,
M. Fakhrabadi

Mechanical Engineering

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Masoud Fakhrabadi

Expertise

I am able to answer questions about solid mechanics , dynamics, vibration and control.

Experience

Nanomechanics, Dynamics and Control, Mechatronics, Application of artificial intelligence in engineering problems

Organizations
Tehran university- Iran
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineering
Member of Iran's National Elites Organization

Publications
I have some books and papers about my field. For detailed information you can see my personal webpage: www.mfakhrabadi.com

Education/Credentials
PhD student of nano-mechanics engineering ,MS of mechanical engineering(applied mechanics) ,BS of mechanical engineering(solids design)

Awards and Honors
The toppest student among 2003 enterance of mechanical engineering BS students- Tabriz university

The toppest student among 2007 enterance of mechanical engineering MS students- Tabriz university

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