Pit Finals - Es205 2024
Pit Finals - Es205 2024
(ES 205) C)
Prob.1
For the beam shown, derive the expressions for V and M, and
draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams. Neglect D)
the weight of the beam.
A) Prob.3
The shear-force diagram for a beam is shown in the figure.
Assuming that no couples act as loads on the beam, draw the
load and the bending-moment diagram.
B)
C)
D) Prob.4
Determine the absolute maximum shear and absolute
maximum moment in the beam due to the loading shown.
Prob.2
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for
the beam shown by the area method. Neglect the weight of
the beam.
A)
Prob.5
A tractor weighing 3000 lb, with a wheel base of 9 ft, carries
1800 lb of its load on the rear wheels. Compute the maximum
moment and maximum shear when crossing a 14 ft-span.
B)
Chapter 5: Stresses in Beams Chapter 6: Beam Deflections
Prob.1 Prob.1
The beam ABCD with a rectangular cross section carries the For the simply supported beam shown, compute (a) the slope
loading shown in the figure. Determine the magnitude and and deflection at midspan, (b) the maximum deflection.
location of the maximum bending stress in the beam. Assume EI = constant.
Prob.2 Prob.2
The box beam is made by nailing four 2-in. by 8-in. planks Calculate the slope and deflection at the right end of the
together as shown. (a) Show that the moment of inertia of the overhanging beam. Assume EI = constant.
cross-sectional area about the neutral axis is 981.3 in4. (b)
Given that 0 = 300 lb/ft, find the largest allowable force P if
the bending stress is limited to 1400 psi.
Prob.3
For the timber beam and loading shown, determine (a) the
Prob.3 slope at end A, (b) the deflection at the midpoint C. Use E =
Determine the maximum shear stress in the T-beam at point 1.6 x 106 psi. Check your answer using Macaulay bracket
C. function.
Prob.4
The working stresses for the manufactured wood beam are 10
MPa in bending and 1.4 MPa in shear. Determine the largest Prob.4
allowable value of the load intensity 0. Determine the maximum deflection for the beam shown.
Chapter 9: Combined Stresses Prob.4
Determine the largest value of the force P that can be applied
Prob.1 to the wood beam without exceeding the allowable normal
A rectangular beam, 100 mm wide by 400 mm deep, is pinned stress of 10 MPa.
at A, supported by a cable CD, and carries a load P, as shown
in the figure. Determine the maximum value of P that will not
exceed a normal stress of 120 MPa. Neglect the possibility of
buckling. D
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3
A B C
2m 1m
Prob.2
For the 2-in by 6-in wooden beam shown, determine the
normal stresses at A and B. Are these points of maximum
normal stress? If not, where are they located and what are
their values?
P = 2000 lb
A 2”
15°
6”
B
2’ 1’ 3’
Prob.3
The structural member is fabricated by welding two W130 x
28.1 sections together at an angle. Determine the maximum
and minimum normal stresses acting on section m-n.
Properties of W130 x 28.1
d = 131 mm
A = 3,590 mm2
Ixx = 10.9 x 106 mm4