Shear stress in bending member question

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The discussion centers on a question regarding shear stress in a bending member, specifically at a point 2m from a reference. Participants highlight issues with unit accuracy, emphasizing that stress should not be expressed in kN. Additionally, there is a noted error in the calculation of the shear stress at point B, particularly in determining the value of Q. The original poster acknowledges the mistake and plans to correct the units to MPa or N/mm². Accurate unit usage and correct calculations are crucial for determining shear stress in engineering contexts.
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Hi all,

I was just wondering if someone could confirm that my answer to the below question is correct. The point where the question asks you to find the shear stress is at 2m (n). However, I don't believe this value needs to be included in the calculation anywhere?

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1.) You are incredibly careless with units in this calculation. What are the units of stress? (Hint: it's not kN.)

2.) Your calculation of the shear stress at B contains a mistake in calculating the value of Q.
 
SteamKing said:
1.) You are incredibly careless with units in this calculation. What are the units of stress? (Hint: it's not kN.)

2.) Your calculation of the shear stress at B contains a mistake in calculating the value of Q.

Oh! My bad! Been a long day.

I will adjust to MPa or N/mm^2
 

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