The document describes a beam made of steel that is 2 feet long and has dimensions of 1 inch by 3 inches. The beam experiences a repeated, reversed load of 4,000 pounds applied at its midpoint. The document seeks the factor of safety for this beam setup.
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0 ratings0% found this document useful (0 votes)
17 views
Problem No.1: (Varying Loads)
The document describes a beam made of steel that is 2 feet long and has dimensions of 1 inch by 3 inches. The beam experiences a repeated, reversed load of 4,000 pounds applied at its midpoint. The document seeks the factor of safety for this beam setup.
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 8
Problem No.
1 (Varying Loads) Problem No. 1 With no stress concentration
A simple beam 2 ft. long is made of
AISI C1045 steel, as rolled. The dimensions of the beam, which is set on edge, are 1in x 3in. At the midpoint is a repeated, reversed load of 4,000lb. What is the factor of safety Given: Solution: 1.0