The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of \(\sigma_{\text {allow }}=6.5 \mathrm{MPa}\) and an allowable shear stress of \(\tau_{\text {allow }}=500 \mathrm{kPa}\). Determine its dimensions if it is to be rectangular and have a height-to-width ratio of 1.25. Assume the beam rests on smooth supports.
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Chapter 11 Problem 11-10
Question
Investigate if the \(\mathrm{W}250 \times 58\) beam can safely support the loading. The beam has an allowable normal stress of \(\sigma_{\text {allow }}=150\ \mathrm{MPa}\) and an allowable shear stress of \(\tau_{\text {allow }}=80\ \mathrm{MPa}\). Assume there is a pin at A and a roller support at B.
Solution
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Draw the free-body diagram of the beam.
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Title
Mechanics of Materials 10
Author
Russell C. Hibbeler
ISBN
9780134319650