QUESTION 1 A Z-section beam of 2 m long and is supported as a cantilever with a 1 kN load at the free end. The direction of the 1 kN load relative to the beam section is at an angle 0 = 30° as shown in Figure 1. Determine the maximum tensile and compressive stresses on the section, and the orientation of the neutral axis. 60 10 -10 100 1 kN 10 60 (All dimensions in mm) y Figure 1

QUESTION 1 A Z-section beam of 2 m long and is supported as a cantilever with a 1 kN load at the free end. The direction of the 1 kN load relative to the beam section is at an angle 0 = 30° as shown in Figure 1. Determine the maximum tensile and compressive stresses on the section, and the orientation of the neutral axis. 60 10 -10 100 1 kN 10 60 (All dimensions in mm) y Figure 1

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Chapter5: Stresses In Beams (basic Topics)

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Problem 5.12.4P: An aluminum pole for a street light weighs 4600 N and supports an arm that weighs 660 N (see...

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