220F11 Bending

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Name: _____________________________ Section: __________ Problem #1 (35 points): A steel beam 12 ft long is simply-supported at its ends and carries

a uniformly distributed load of 1 kip/ft over its entire length. The beam has a T-shaped cross section with the neutral axis 2.625 in below the top surface, as shown below. Determine: (a) The largest shear force and bending moment in the beam. (b) The maximum shear stress on the cross section. (c) The maximum normal stress on the cross section.

8 in 2.625 in N.A.

1.5 in 6 in

1 kip/ft

12 ft

2 in

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________ Problem #2 (35 points): A structural steel cantilever beam 6 ft long supports a concentrated load of 5 kips at the free end. The beam has an I-shaped cross section, as shown below. Determine: (a) The largest shear force and bending moment in the beam.

1 in
(b) The maximum shear stress on the cross section. (c) The maximum normal stress on the cross section.

5 kips

8 in

1 in

1 in

6 ft

8 in

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________ Problem #3 (15 points): The T beam shown below is made of a hardened plastic material. The location of the neutral axis and Iz are given in the figure. The allowable normal and shear stresses in the material are allowable = 2,688.3 kPa and allowable = 82.4 kPa. Determine: (a) The largest bending moment that can be applied about the z-axis (i.e. neutral axis). (b) The largest permissible vertical shear force.

80 mm 20 mm 34 mm N A 46 mm z Iz = 2.31106 mm4 = 2.3110-6 m4 y

60 mm

40 mm

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________


Problem #4 (15 points): The inverted T beam shown below is made of a hardened plastic material. The location of the neutral axis and Iz are given in the figure. The allowable normal and shear stresses in the material are allowable = 5,376.6 kPa and allowable = 164.8 kPa. Determine:

(a) The largest bending moment that can be applied about the z-axis (i.e. neutral axis). (b) The largest permissible vertical shear force.
40 mm y 46 mm 60 mm N A z

34 mm 20 mm

Iz = 2.31106 mm4 = 2.3110-6 m4

80 mm

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________


Problem #5 (25 points): The cantilever beam is fixed to the wall at the left end. It is subjected to a uniform distributed load, a concentrated load, and a concentrated moment, at the locations shown.

(a) Draw complete shear and bending moment diagrams for this beam, and label ALL important points. (b) Identify the maximum values (absolute) of shear force and bending moment.

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________


Problem #6 (25 points): The overhanging beam ABCDE is supported by a pinned connection at A and by a roller at D. The beam is subjected to two concentrated loads and a uniform distributed load, at the locations shown.

(a) Draw complete shear and bending moment diagrams for this beam, and label all important points. (b) Identify the maximum values (absolute) of shear force and bending moment.

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________


Problem #7 (30 points): A beam is subjected to various loadings, as shown below. Point B is a pinned support, and point E is a roller support.

(a) Find the reactions at B and E. (b) Draw the shear force (V) and bending moment (M) diagrams for the complete beam, using any method.

Name: _____________________________ Section: __________


Problem #8 (30 points): A beam is subjected to various loadings, as shown below. Point B is a pinned support, and point D is a roller support.

(a) Find the reactions at B and D. (b) Draw the shear force (V) and bending moment (M) diagrams for the complete beam, using any method.

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