5 - Theory of Bending of Beams
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Practice Questions
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Define homogeneous material.
💡 Hint: Think about how the material looks and behaves in all parts.
What is the bending moment?
💡 Hint: Consider the force applied and its distance from the pivot point.
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What type of material is assumed to be the same throughout according to beam bending theory?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of homogeneous.
The neutral plane in a beam is where:
💡 Hint: Think about where tension and compression balance out.
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A cantilever beam of length 4 m is subjected to a point load of 2000 N at its free end. Calculate the bending stress at a point 1 m from the fixed end. Assume the moment of inertia is 0.001 m^4.
💡 Hint: First, determine the bending moment at that distance.
Discuss the effects on the design of a beam if the assumptions of homogeneous and isotropic materials were not satisfied.
💡 Hint: Consider how material inconsistencies can affect structural performance.
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