First we need to find vertical reactions at A and C.

Let vertical reaction at A be Ra and vertical reaction at C be Rc.

Taking sum of vertical forces to be zero,

Ra+Rc-(1/2)(4)(80)=0

Ra+Rc=(1/2)(4)(80)=160

Since the loading is symmetrical Ra and Rc are equal,so,

Ra=Rc=160/2=80 kN

Now consider a section x1-x1 at a distance of x1 m from left support A.

And consider another section x2-x2 at a distance of x2 m from right support C.

Sign convention

To the left of section upward forces are positive and to right of section upward forces are negative.

To left of section clockwise moments are positive while to right of section anti clockwise moments are
positive

To draw shear force diagram(expression for V)

From figure, using properties of similar triangles,

(h1/(x1))=80/2=40

h1=(40(x1)) kN/m

Also,

(h2/(x2))=80/2=40

h2=40(x2) kN/m
Shear force at x1-x1

=Ra-(1/2)(h1)(x1)

=80-(0.5(40(x1))(x1))

Vx1-x1=80-20(x1)2.....equation 1

Shear force at left end A,

=80-20(0)²=80 kN

Shear force at B(x1=2m)

=80-20(2)²

=80-20(4)

=80-80=0 kN

(variation of Shear force is parabolic from A to B)

Shear force at x2-x2

=-Rb+(1/2)(h2)(x2)

=-80+(0.5(40(x2))(x2))

Vx2-x2=-80+20(x2)2........equation 2

Shear force at right end C

=-80+20(0)²= -80 kN

Shear force at B(x2=2 m)

=-80+20(2)²

=0 kN

( the variation of shear force is parabolic from C to B)

equation 1 and equation 2 are expressions for V

To draw bending moment diagram (expression for M)

Bending moment at x1-x1

Mx1-x1=80(x1) -(20/3)(x1)³.........equation 3

Bending moment at left end A,

=80(0)-(20/3)(0)³

=0 kN.m

Bending moment at B(x1=2m)

=80(2)-(20/3)(2)³

=160-(160/3)=106.67 kN.m

( the variation of bending moment is cubical from A to B)

Bending moment at x2-x2

=Rb(x2) -(1/2)(h2)(x2)(x2/3)

Mx2-x2=80(x2) -(20/3)(x2)³..........equation 4

Bending moment at right end C,

=80(0)-(20/3)(0)³

=0 kN.m

Bending moment at B(x2=2 m)

=80(2)-(20/3)(2)³

=106.67 kN.m
5.1 A beam constructed from 2-in. by 8-in. boards has the cross section shown in
the figure. If the maximum bending moment acting in the beam is M ¼ 16 000 lb ft,
determine the maximum bending stress in (a) board A; and (b) board B.
5.2 The magnitude of the bending moment acting on the circular cross section of a
beam is M ¼ 30 000 lb ft. Calculate the bending stresses at the following points on
the cross section: (a) A; (b) B; and (c) D.
5.3 The bending moment acting on the W360 262 section is 460 kN m. Find the
maximum bending stress in (a) the flanges; and (b) the web. See Appendix B-2 for
properties of the section.
5.4 The bending moment acting on the triangular cross section of a beam is
M ¼ 3:6 kN m. Determine the maximum tensile and compressive bending stresses
acting on the cross section.
5.5 Find the maximum bending stress in the rectangular wooden beam
5.6 A beam with the square cross section shown carries a maximum bending
moment of 8000 lb ft. Determine the maximum bending stress if the beam is first
oriented as shown in (a), and then as shown in (b). For both orientations, the z-axis
is the neutral axis; that is, the axis about which the bending moment acts.
5.7 For the cantilever beam shown in the figure, find (a) the maximum bending
stress and its location; and (b) the bending stress at a point 20 mm from the top of
the beam on section B.
5.8 For the beam shown, calculate (a) the maximum bending stress; and (b) the
bending stress at a point 0.5 in. from the top of the beam on section D.
5.12 The beam ABCD with a rectangular cross section carries the loading shown
in the figure. Determine the magnitude and location of the maximum bending stress
in the beam.
5.13 An S380 74 section is used as a simply supported beam to carry the uniformly distributed load of
magnitude 3W and the concentrated load W. What is the
maximum allowable value of W if the working stress in bending is 120 MPa?
5.14 The simply supported beam of rectangular cross section carries a distributed
load of intensity w0 ¼ 3 kN/m and a concentrated force P. Determine the largest
allowable value of P if the bending stress is not to exceed 10 MPa.
5.24 Find the maximum length L of the beam shown for which the bending stress
will not exceed 3000 psi.
5.31 The square timber used as a railroad tie carries two uniformly distributed
loads, each totaling 48 kN. The reaction from the ground is uniformly distributed.
Determine the smallest allowable dimension b of the section if the bending stress in
timber is limited to 8 MPa.
5.32 The wood beam with an overhang of b ¼ 6 ft carries a concentrated load P
and a uniformly distributed load of intensity w0. If the working stress for wood in bending is 1200 psi,
find the maximum values of P and w0 that can be applied simultaneously.
5.33 The uniform load applied to the overhang of the beam is w0 ¼ 400 lb/ft.
Determine the largest length b of the overhang and the largest load P that can be
applied simultaneously. The working bending stress for wood is 1400 psi.
5.34–5.38 Determine the maximum tensile and compressive bending stresses in
the beam shown.
5.76 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 w0 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 w0.
5.89 The rectangular wood beam 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