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4.9 through 4.11 Two vertical forces are applied to a beam of the cross section shown. Determine the maximum tensile and compressive stresses in portion BC of the beam.
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The maximum tensile and compressive stresses in portion BC of the beam.
Answer to Problem 10P
The maximum compressive and tensile stress in the in the section BC are
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
Show the cross-section of the beam as shown in figure 1.
Refer to Figure 1.
Calculate the value of
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Calculate the moment of inertia
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Calculate the moment of inertia
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Calculate the moment of inertia
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Calculate the total moment of inertia (I) of the cross-section as follows:
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Refer to Figure 1.
Consider the distance between the neutral axis and the top fiber and bottom fiber of the beam is
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Show the section of the beam left of C as shown in Figure 2.
Refer to Figure 2.
Calculate the moment M using the relation:
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Calculate the value of stress
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Calculate the value of stress
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Thus, the maximum compressive and tensile stress in the in the section BC are
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