Strength of Materials

Stresses in Beams

The boards for a concrete form are to be bent into a circular shape having an inside radius of 10 m. What maximum thickness can be used for the boards if the normal stress is not to exceed 7 MPa? Assume that the modulus of elasticity for the wood is 12 GPa.

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Stresses in Beams

The cross-sectional dimensions of a boxshaped beam are shown in Fig. P8.11. If the maximum allowable bending stress is b = 15,000 psi, determine the maximum internal bending moment Mz magnitude that can be applied to the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

The cross-sectional dimensions of a beam are shown (a) If the bending stress at point K is 9.0 MPa (T), determine the bending stress at point H. State whether the normal stress at H is tension or compression. (b) If the allowable bending stress is b = 165 MPa, determine the magnitude of the maximum bending moment Mz that can be supported by the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

The cross-sectional dimensions of a beam are shown in Fig. P8.15. The internal bending moment about the z centroidal axis is Mz = 1.55 kip-ft. Determine: (a) the maximum tension bending stress in the beam. (b) the maximum compression bending stress in the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

Two vertical forces are applied to a simply supported beam (Fig. P8.17a) having the cross section shown. Determine the maximum tension and compression bending stresses produced in segment BC of the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

Two vertical forces are applied to a simply supported beam (Fig. P8.18a) having the cross section shown. Determine the maximum tension and compression bending stresses produced in segment BC of the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

A WT230 26 standard steel shape is used to support the loads shown on the beam in. The dimensions from the top and bottom of the shape to the centroidal axis are shown on the sketch of the cross section (Fig. P8.19 b). Consider the entire 4-m length of the beam and determine: (a) the maximum tension bending stress at any location along the beam, and (b) the maximum compression bending stress at any location along the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

A flanged wooden shape is used to support the loads shown on the beam in figure shown. The dimensions of the shape are shown. Consider the entire 18-ft length of the beam and determine: (a) the maximum tension bending stress at any location along the beam, and (b) the maximum compression bending stress at any location along the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

A W360 72 standard steel shape is used to support the loads shown on the beam in figure below. The shape is oriented so that bending occurs about the weak axis as shown. Consider the entire 6-m length of the beam and determine: (a) the maximum tension bending stress at any location along the beam, and (b) the maximum compression bending stress at any location along the beam.

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Stresses in Beams

A steel tee shape is used to support the loads shown on the beam. The dimensions of the shape are shown. Consider the entire 24-ft length of the beam and determine: (a) the maximum tension bending stress at any location along the beam, and (b) the maximum compression bending stress at any location along the beam.