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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.
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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.
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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

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