Calculate the maximum vertical point force P that this beam can sustain

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The discussion centers on calculating the maximum vertical point force P that a simply-supported steel beam can sustain. The beam consists of two C-shaped members with a uniform thickness of 1 cm, bolted back-to-back, and has bolts spaced 0.5 m apart. Each bolt has a shear capacity of 1 kN, while the yield stress of the C-shaped members is 355 MPa. Participants are encouraged to show their initial efforts and relevant equations before receiving tutorial help. The focus is on understanding the mechanics of the beam under load to determine the maximum force it can handle.
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A simply-supported steel beam with a vertical point force P is shown in
Fig. 2(a). A cross-section of the beam, which is composed of two identical C-shaped
members bolted back-to-back, is shown in Fig. 2(b). Both C-shaped members have a
uniform thickness of 1 cm. Pairs of bolts are located at a spacing of 0.5 m along the
length of the beam. The beam bends about the x-x axis shown in Fig. 2(b). Each bolt has
a shear capacity of 1 kN, and the yield stress of the C-shaped members is 355 MPa.
Calculate the maximum vertical point force P that the beam can sustain.
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Can someone help me solve this, because I am a bit confused.
 
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pj33 said:
A simply-supported steel beam with a vertical point force P is shown in
Fig. 2(a). A cross-section of the beam, which is composed of two identical C-shaped
members bolted back-to-back, is shown in Fig. 2(b). Both C-shaped members have a
uniform thickness of 1 cm. Pairs of bolts are located at a spacing of 0.5 m along the
length of the beam. The beam bends about the x-x axis shown in Fig. 2(b). Each bolt has
a shear capacity of 1 kN, and the yield stress of the C-shaped members is 355 MPa.
Calculate the maximum vertical point force P that the beam can sustain.
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Can someone help me solve this, because I am a bit confused.
Per the PF rules for schoolwork-type questions, you have to show us your best efforts to start working the problem before we can offer tutorial help. Please post the Relevant Equations and tell us how you think you might approach this problem. Thank you.
 
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