A simply supported 3 m long beam with a point load of 5 kN and a cross section of 50 mm * 80 mm is applied in the middle of the beam. Calculate the maximum transverse shear stress acting on the beam cross section.

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Chapter9: Deflections Of Beams
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Problem 9.3.1P: A simply supported beam is loaded with a point load, as shown in the figure. The beam is a steel...
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A simply supported 3 m long beam with a point load
of 5 kN and a cross section of 50 mm * 80 mm is
applied in the middle of the beam. Calculate the
maximum transverse shear stress acting on the
beam cross section.
Transcribed Image Text:A simply supported 3 m long beam with a point load of 5 kN and a cross section of 50 mm * 80 mm is applied in the middle of the beam. Calculate the maximum transverse shear stress acting on the beam cross section.
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