Calculating Stresses on Bent Aluminum Beam: Experiment Results

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The discussion focuses on calculating stresses in a bent aluminum beam made of Al 6061 T6, measuring 1 inch by 1/4 inch by 14 inches. The beam was deflected by 0.09 inches at the midpoint. Participants seek to determine the normal stresses (Sigma x and Sigma Y) and shear stress on both the expanded and compressed faces of the beam. Additional details regarding the point loadings applied to the beam are necessary for accurate calculations.

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  • Understanding of beam bending theory
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Pawan Maharjan
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I am performing an experiment for my project. I have bended an aluminum beam of 1in by 1/4 in by 14 in (Al 6061 T6). I deflected the beam upto 0.09 in at the middle.
I need to find Sigma x, sigma Y and Shear stress on the expanded and compressed face of the beam which is 1 in by 1/4 in.
Can anybody tell me how to find those stresses?
 
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More details about your experimental set up are required, specifically the location of the point loadings applied to the test beam.
 

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