The area of stringer \#1 is 3 A; the area of each stringer #2, \#3, and #4 is A. The cross-section shown in the figure is subjected to a vertical shear force V z in the positive z direction acting at a distance e to the right of stringers #2 and #4 , as shown. More @Wikipedia
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