Q5: A 8 m long simply supported steel beam with a hollow rectangular cross-section carries a 20 kN concentrated load at mid-span as shown in Figure 5. The cross- sectional dimensions of the steel beam are shown. At section a-a, determine the magnitude of the bending stress in the beam at points A and B. 20 40 20 20 kN 20 1.7 m 20 4 m 4 m *All Dimensions in mm

Q5: A 8 m long simply supported steel beam with a hollow rectangular cross-section carries a 20 kN concentrated load at mid-span as shown in Figure 5. The cross- sectional dimensions of the steel beam are shown. At section a-a, determine the magnitude of the bending stress in the beam at points A and B. 20 40 20 20 kN 20 1.7 m 20 4 m 4 m *All Dimensions in mm

Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter5: Stresses In Beams (basic Topics)

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