An L-shaped bracket lying in a horizontal plane supports a load F = 1kN. The bracket has a hollow rectangular cross section with thickness t = 5mm and outer dimensions b = 50mm and h = 75mm. The centreline lengths of the arms are l1 = 0.5m and l2 = 0.75m. Calculate the stresses developed on the cross-section at attachment A of the L-shaped bracket.

An L-shaped bracket lying in a horizontal plane supports a load F = 1kN. The bracket has a hollow rectangular cross section with thickness t = 5mm and outer dimensions b = 50mm and h = 75mm. The centreline lengths of the arms are l1 = 0.5m and l2 = 0.75m. Calculate the stresses developed on the cross-section at attachment A of the L-shaped bracket.

Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere

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Chapter1: Tension, Compression, And Shear

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.10.9P: A square steel tube of a length L = 20 ft and width b2= 10.0 in. is hoisted by a crane (see figure)....

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