Problem 548

The inverted T section of a 4-m simply supported beam has the properties shown in Fig.
P-548. The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of intensity wo over its entire
length. Determine wo if fbt ≤ 40 MPa and fbc ≤ 80 MPa.

Solution 548

Mmax=81woL2
Mmax=81wo(42)
Mmax=2wo

Mr=yfbI

Mt=8040(30 106)
Mt=15000000N mm
Mt=15kN m

Mc=20080(30 106)
Mc=12000000N mm
Mc=12kN m
 

The section is stronger in tension and weaker in compression, so compression governs in

selecting the maximum moment.

Mmax=Mr
2wo=12
wo=6kN/m answer

Problem 550

Resolve Prob. 549 if the maximum moments are +2.5P lb·ft and −5.0P lb·ft.

Solution 550

At M = +2.5P
Mc=2 510(192)(1000) upper fiber
2 5P=768000lb in
2 5P=64000lb ft
P=25600lb

Mt=44(192)(1000) lower fiber

2 5P=192000lb in
2 5P=16000lb ft
P=6400lb

At M = −5.0P lb·ft
Mc=410(192)(1000) lower fiber
5 0P=480000lb in
5 0P=40000lb ft
P=8000lb

Mt=2 54(192)(1000) upper fiber

5 0P=307200lb in
5 0P=25600lb ft
P=5120lb

Use P = 5 120 lb answer

Problem 552

A cantilever beam carries the force and couple shown in Fig. P-552. Determine the
maximum tensile and compressive bending stresses developed in the beam.

Solution 552

R=5kip
M=5(8)−30
M=10kip ft

fb=IMy

At M = +10 kip·ft of moment diagram

fbc=9010(6)(12)=8ksi upper fiber
fbt=9010(2)(12)=2 67ksi lower fiber

At M = −20 kip⋅ft of moment diagram

fbc=9020(2)(12)=5 33ksi lower fiber
fbt=9020(6)(12)=16ksi upper fiber

Maximum bending stresses:

fbc=8ksi answer
fbt=16ksi answer
Problem 554

Determine the maximum tensile and compressive stresses developed in the overhanging
beam shown in Fig. P-554. The cross-section is an inverted T with the given properties.

Solution 554

MR2=0
12R1=1600(15)+4000(6)
R1=4000lb

MR1=0
12R2+1600(3)=4000(6)
R2=1600lb

fb=IMy

At M = −4800 lb·ft
fbc=844800(2)(12)
fbc=1371 43psi lower fiber

fbt=844800(7)(12)
fbt=4800psi upper fiber

 
At M = +9600 lb·ft
fbc=849600(7)(12)
fbc=9600psi upper fiber

fbt=844800(2)(12)
fbt=2742 86psi lower fiber

Maximum flexure stress:

fbc=9600psi       answer
fbt=4800psi       answer

Problem 556

A T beam supports the three concentrated loads shown in Fig. P-556. Prove that the NA
is 3.5 in. above the bottom and that INA = 97.0 in4. Then use these values to determine the
maximum value of P so that fbt ≤ 4 ksi and fbc ≤ 10 ksi.

 
Solution 556

A1=9(4)=36in2
A2=9(1 5)(2)=27in2
A3=1(1 5)(2)=3in2
A=A1−A2+A3=36−27+3A=12in2

Ay = Any
12y =36(4 5)−27(4 5)+3(0 5)
y =3 5in (ok!)

Ix= 3bh3  
Ix=34(93)−2 31 5(93)+2 31 5(13)
Ix=244in4

By transfer formula for moment of inertia:

Ix=INA+Ad2
244=INA+12(3 5)2
INA=97in4 (ok!)

 
By symmetry:
R1=R2=2 5P

fb=IMy

At M = −4P lb·ft

Lower fiber is in compression:

10000=974P(3 5)(12)
P=5773 81lb

Upper fiber is in tension:

4000=974P(9−3 5)(12)
P=1469 7lb

At M = 5P lb·ft
Lower fiber is in tension:
4000=974P(3 5)(12)
P=2309 52lb

Upper fiber is in compression

10000=974P(9−3 5)(12)
P=3674 24lb

For safe value of P, use P = 1469.7 lb answer

Problem 558

In Prob. 557, find the values of x and wo so that wo is a maximum.

Solution 558

From Solution 557, tension governs at both positive and negative maximum moments.
 

At M = −0.5wo x2 N·m:
20=36 1060 5wox2(180)(1000)
wo=8000 x2 

At M = −0.5wo x2 + 0.5wo(5 − x)2 N·m:

20=36 106[0 5wox2+0 5wo(5−x)2](50)(1000)
14400=−0 5wox2+0 5wo(5−x)2
28800=−wox2+wo(5−x)2
28800=−wox2+wo(25−10x+x2)
28800=−wox2+(25−10x)wo+wox2
28800=(25−10x)wo
28800=(25−10x)(8000 x2) 
(28800x2 8000)=25−10x 
518x2=25−10x
18x2=125−50x
18x2+50x−125=0
x=1 59 m and −4 37(absurd)

use x = 1.59 m answer

wo=8000 1 592 
wo=3164 43N/m
wo=3 16kN/m answer