Calculating maximum bending stress in an I beam?

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Hello all, I am confused on how to calculate the maximum bending stress in an I-beam.

I found the maximum deflection in each beam where the load is placed at the center of the span.

I also know all the cross-sectional dimensions of the I-beam.

Is it now possible to calculate it?

Thanks
 
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Maximum Bending Stress can be found using flexural formula (σ/y)= (M/I) where σ is bending stress, y is distance of outermost fibre from the Neutra axis, M is maximum Bending moment and I is the Moment of Inertia.