6 - Pure Bending and Neutral Plane
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Define pure bending in beams.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on the beam.
What is the neutral plane?
💡 Hint: Focus on where no stress is experienced.
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What does pure bending refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition.
True or False: The neutral plane is where the maximum compression occurs.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of stress distribution.
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A cantilever beam is subjected to a uniform load. Calculate the locations of the neutral axis and the bending stresses at specific points.
💡 Hint: Use the relationships between moment, stress, and position from neutral plane.
If a beam experiences a bending moment causing a maximum tensile stress of 15000 psi, determine the maximum compressive stress experienced.
💡 Hint: Consider the symmetry of stresses in pure bending.
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