20.1 - Review from Strength of Materials
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Practice Questions
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What happens to a straight beam when it is subjected to bending?
💡 Hint: Think about how a bow bends.
What is the neutral axis in a beam?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the point with no force acting.
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What happens to a beam's cross-sections during bending?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials deform.
True or False: The neutral axis in a beam experiences the highest stress.
💡 Hint: Consider where forces act on the beam.
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A simply supported W-section beam is subjected to a uniform load. Calculate the maximum bending moment and identify the location of the neutral axis.
💡 Hint: Consider the load's effect over the span.
A steel beam with a specified yield strength of 50 ksi is tested for flexural strength. Determine its nominal strength using appropriate section modulus and reduction factors.
💡 Hint: Check if your section is compact or partially compact.
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