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Stress Analysis Sample Question

The document summarizes a stress analysis problem involving a simply supported beam that is loaded by a force. Students are asked to (1) determine the stresses at different points of the beam cross-section, (2) calculate the factor of safety and maximum load for a given yield strength, (3) explain how increasing the web thickness would affect the beam strength, and (4) conclude by identifying where maximum stress occurs in the cross-section and factors that can increase beam strength.

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Stress Analysis Sample Question

The document summarizes a stress analysis problem involving a simply supported beam that is loaded by a force. Students are asked to (1) determine the stresses at different points of the beam cross-section, (2) calculate the factor of safety and maximum load for a given yield strength, (3) explain how increasing the web thickness would affect the beam strength, and (4) conclude by identifying where maximum stress occurs in the cross-section and factors that can increase beam strength.

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Stress Analysis (ME-416)

Final Exam Sample Question (Section-C)


Problem Statement:
Stress analysis is carried out on a simply
supported beam given in the figure. The purpose
is to locate the position of the maximum stress
within the cross-section and how the strength of
the beam can be increased. The length of the
beam is 2m, and a load P = 1.4 kN acts at the
midway of the beam span along the plane of load
such that = 1.25 rad.

C
B

(a) Determine the stresses at A, B and C.


(b) What is the factor of safety if Y= 270MPa? How much maximum load
can be applied if the safety factor were SF= 2.5?
(c) Without caring out calculations state (with proper reason) how
the strength of the beam changed if the thickness of web is
increased.
(Hint: Mention whether strengthened or weakened)
(d) Conclude the stress analysis describing briefly the following:
(i)
Where should maximum stress exist in the cross section?
(ii) Mention the factors that can help to increase the
strength of the given beam.

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