How to rearrange to find the height of a hollow beam

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The discussion focuses on calculating the vertical dimension of a hollow rectangular beam while maintaining a maximum bending stress of 1.65x106 N/m². The beam has a horizontal dimension of 0.2m and a constant wall thickness of 0.02m. The key equations used include the moment of inertia formula I = B.D3/12 - b.d3/12 and the maximum stress equation max stress = MY/I. The user is advised to rearrange these equations to solve for the height of the hollow beam, taking into account the wall thickness.

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Homework Statement


i had a solid rectangular beam of max stress equalling 1.65x10^6N/m²
a new beam, a hollow rectangular beam is made to reduce weight, it has the same maximum bending stress 1.65x10^6N/m² but this time has a horizontal dimension of 0.2m and a constant wall thickness of 0.02.
i need to find the vertical dimension but am really having trouble rearranging the formula

M=550


Homework Equations



I=B.D^3/12 - b.d^3/12

max stress = MY/I

The Attempt at a Solution



1.65x10^6 N/m²= 12X550/(BD^3-bd^3)
then
(BD^3-bd^3)=12x550/1.65x10^6

having trouble getting the D value to equal a calculation
 
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You know M and you know the stress for each beam.

Sigma = Mc/I

Solve the above for the ratio of c/I, a number. Then set that number equal to c/I for the hollow beam taking the wall thickness into consideration. Solve equation for the height of the hollow beam.
 

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