Calculating Bending & Shear Moment: Homework Statement

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The discussion revolves around a homework assignment that involves calculating the maximum bending moment, maximum stress in a beam, and sketching the stress distribution. Participants are seeking help with the calculations and the design of a cross-section that minimizes maximum stress while adhering to specific constraints. There is a reminder against necroposting, encouraging users to create new threads for assistance. One user mentions completing the first two parts of the assignment but does not provide further details. The thread highlights the importance of following forum guidelines for homework help.
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Homework Statement


(a) Calculate the maximum bending moment
(b) Calculate the maximum stress in the beam
(c) At the point of maximum stress sketch a graph of the stress
distribution through the thickness of the beam, indicating which are
tensile and compressive stresses.
(d) Determine the dimensions of the cross section which will minimise
the maximum stress value if:
• the cross sectional area of the beam can be increased by 20%
• the beam section is to remain a solid rectangle
• neither the breadth or depth of the beam section can be reduced
below their original dimensions.
Show the dimensions of the proposed beam cross section with the aid
of a sketch

Determine the percentage reduction of the maximum stress value
when the new cross section is used.
 

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Hi, have you completed it. if so can you help me i got the same question
 
Zimdo101 said:
Hi, have you completed it. if so can you help me i got the same question
Hi, Zimdo101:
lalf posted this question in August of 2014. He's probably moved on to another course somewhere, and he never posted again to this thread.

At PF, we discourage members from resurrecting old posts, a practice referred to as "necroposting".

If you want help here at PF, please create your own thread and be sure to follow the Homework Template, which also includes showing your attempt at solving the problem.
 
Hi has anyone completed this? I have completed first two,
 

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