Radius Of Curvature On A Beam

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Finding the radius of curvature for a simply supported beam under a point load and a uniformly distributed load (UDL) can be complex. The user is specifically working with a 6m beam supporting a 45kN load, located 4m from one end, and is trying to calculate the radius of curvature given a maximum bending stress of 120MPa and a Young's modulus of 200GPa. There is a lack of clear examples combining these factors, which is causing confusion. The beam is confirmed to be supported at both ends, which is essential for the calculations. Additional guidance or examples are requested to help clarify the process.
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Hey, hopefully this is a suitable forum to put this in! I've been having a bit of trouble trying to find an example to learn from about finding the raidus of curvature in a simply supported beam.

I've got a point loads and a UDL to take into account and seem to find it near impossible to find any examples where the two are combined.

If it helps the question is as follows:

1. A simply supported beam of length 6m supports a vertical point load of 45kN a distance of 4m from one end. If the maximum allowable bending stress is 120MPa:

*7 previous questions were asked*

If the beam has a young's modulus of 200GPa calculate the radius of curvature.


Any information you might need just ask!

Thanks!

Edit: Read a sticky and you want my own attempt?

Well I would show you what I've done but I am that stuck that i don't have anything!
I'm just trying to get hold of some useful info to get started
 
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Is it supported from both sides?
 
azatkgz said:
Is it supported from both sides?

Hey, thanks for getting back to me.

Yes the beam is supported from both sides.
 

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