A railroad tie (or sleeper) is subjected to two rail loads, each of magnitude P = 165 kN, acting as shown in the figure. d- The reaction g of the ballast is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the length of the tie, which has cross-sectional dimensions b = 300 mm and h = 250 mm. Calculate the maximum bending stress omay (in MPa) in the tie due to the loads P, assuming the distance L = 1,500 mm and the overhang length a = 445 mm. (Enter the magnitude.) MPa

A railroad tie (or sleeper) is subjected to two rail loads, each of magnitude P = 165 kN, acting as shown in the figure. d- The reaction g of the ballast is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the length of the tie, which has cross-sectional dimensions b = 300 mm and h = 250 mm. Calculate the maximum bending stress omay (in MPa) in the tie due to the loads P, assuming the distance L = 1,500 mm and the overhang length a = 445 mm. (Enter the magnitude.) MPa

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Chapter4: Shear Forces And Bending Moments

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Problem 4.3.24P: Frame ABCD carries two concentrated loads (2P at T and P at ZX see figure) and also a linearly...

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