Module 32 - Stresses in Beams
Module 32 - Stresses in Beams
Module 32 - Stresses in Beams
SITUATION 1. E M
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SITUATION 1
Determine the maximum tensile and compressive stress in the beam
shown:
A barge shown in the figure carries 290kN/m and 580kN/m loads. 1. Determine the bending moment M for which the factor of safety will be
(Use 1-m strip perpendicular to the figure). 2.50
SITUATION 3
The inverted T-section of a 4m simply supported beam has properties
shown. The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of intensity wo over
its entire length. Determine wo if allowable flexural stress is 40 MPa in
tension and 80 MPa in compression.
SITUATION 2
The rectangular wood beam 150mm x 250mm is loaded as shown in
the figure. Determine the largest allowable magnitude of the load P if
the working stresses are 10 MPa in bending and 1.2 MPa in shear.
SITUATION 3
The laminated beam, shown in cross section, is composed of five 6-
in. by 2-in. planks that are glued together. The beam carries a
uniformly distributed load of intensity wo over its 8-ft simply supported
span. If the working stresses are 80 psi for shear in glue, 110 psi for
shear in wood, and 1100 psi for bending in wood, determine the
maximum allowable value of wo.