Questions from Mechanics


Q: A cantilever beam built up from two channel shapes, each C

A cantilever beam built up from two channel shapes, each C 200 × 17.1 and of length L, supports an inclined load P at its free end (see figure). Determine the orientation of the neutral a...

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Q: A built-up I-section steel beam with channels attached

A built-up I-section steel beam with channels attached to the flanges (see figure part a) is simply supported at the ends. Two equal and oppositely directed bending moments Mo act at the ends of the b...

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Q: The three beams shown have approximately the same cross-sectional area

The three beams shown have approximately the same cross-sectional area. Beam 1 is a W14 × 82 with flange plates; beam 2 consists of a web plate with four angles; and beam 3 is constructed...

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Q: Repeat Problem 14 but use the configuration of channel shapes and loading

Repeat Problem 14 but use the configuration of channel shapes and loading shown in the figure. Use P = 250 N. Data from Problem 14: A cantilever beam built up from two channel shapes, each C 200 &A...

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Q: A sandwich beam having steel faces enclosing a plastic core is subjected

A sandwich beam having steel faces enclosing a plastic core is subjected to a bending moment M = 5 kNm? The thickness of each steel face is t = 3 mm with modulus of elasticity Es = 200 GPa. The height...

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Q: A wood beam 8 in. wide and 12 in. deep

A wood beam 8 in. wide and 12 in. deep (nominal dimensions) is reinforced on top and bottom by 0.25-in.-thick steel plates (see figure part a). (a) Find the allowable bending moment Mmax about the z a...

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Q: A simple beam of span length 3.2 m carries a

A simple beam of span length 3.2 m carries a uniform load of intensity 48 kN/m. The cross section of the beam is a hollow box with wood flanges and steel side plates, as shown in the figure. The wood...

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Q: A simple beam that is 18 ft long supports a uniform load

A simple beam that is 18 ft long supports a uniform load of intensity q. The beam is constructed of two C 8 × 11.5 sections (channel sections or C-shapes) on either side of a 4 Ã&#...

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Q: The composite beam shown in the figure is simply supported and carries

The composite beam shown in the figure is simply supported and carries a total uniform load of 40 kN/m on a span length of 4.0 m. The beam is built of a southern pine wood member having cross- section...

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Q: The cross section of a beam made of thin strips of aluminum

The cross section of a beam made of thin strips of aluminum separated by a lightweight plastic is shown in the figure. The beam has width b = 3.0 in., the aluminum strips have thickness t = 0.1 in., a...

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