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Homework Statement
A tunnel of length L = 141 m, height H = 6.9 m high, and width 6.0 m (with a flat roof) is to be constructed at distance d = 60 m beneath the ground. The tunnel roof is to be supported entirely by square steel columns, each with a cross-sectional area of 960 cm2. The mass of 1.0 cm3 of the ground material is 2.8 g
What is the total weight of the ground material the columns must support?
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Homework Equations
Volume = L(w)(d) = (141m)(6m)(60m) = 50760m^3
1.0cm^3 = .01m^3
2.8g = .0028kg
Total weight = Volume * .0028kg * 9.8m/s^2
The Attempt at a Solution
Total weight = Volume * .0028kg * 9.8m/s^2
I know that this is wrong but I can't come up with anything else that makes sense and could use some help! Thank you in advance!