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72. If the wide-flange beam is subjected to a shear of 200 mm

V = 20 kN, determine the maximum shear stress in the beam.

A 20 mm
20 mm
V
B
300 mm

200 mm
20 mm
The moment of inertia of the cross-section about the neutral axis is

1 1
I = (0.2)(0.343) - (0.18)(0.33) = 0.2501(10 - 3) m4
12 12

From Fig. a.

Qmax = yA = 0.16 (0.02)(0.2) + 0.075 (0.15)(0.02) = 0.865(10 - 3) m3

The maximum shear stress occurs at the points along neutral axis since Q is
maximum and thickness t is the smallest.

VQmax 20(103) [0.865(10 - 3)]

tmax = =
It 0.2501(10 - 3) (0.02)

= 3.459(106) Pa = 3.46 MPa Ans.

Ans:
tmax = 3.46 MPa

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75. If the T-beam is subjected to a vertical shear of

V == 60
12 kN,
kip, determine
determine the
the vertical
vertical shear
shear force resisted by 4100
in. mm
the flange. 4 in.
100 mm 375in.mm
100 4mm
in.

B
B 6150
in. mm
A
A

V
V 12
60 kip
kN

Section Properties:

yA 1.5(12)(3) + 6(4)(6)
37.5(300)(75) + 150(100)(150)
y = = = 3.30 in. 82.5 mm
A 12(3) + 4(6)
300(75) + 100(150)

(12) A 33 B3)++12(3)(3.30 A 63 B + 6(4)(6

11 2 2 1 1
INA = (300)(75 - 1.5)
300(75)(82.5 + + (4)
37.5) (100)(150 3
- 3.30)2
) + (150)(100)(15)(150 82.5)2
12
12 1212

= 152.578(10
390.60 in4 6) mm4
300 mm
Q = yA = (1.65
(41.25++ 0.5y)(3.3
0.5y)(82.5- y)(12)
y)(300)== 65.34 - 6y2 150y2
1020937.5
75 mm
Shear Stress: Applying the shear formula

VQ 12(65.34 - 6y2) 150y2)(103)

60(1020937.5 150 mm
t = =
It 152.578(106)(300)
390.60(12)
100 mm
= (1338.25
0.16728 - 0.196621y
0.01536y22)(103)

Resultant Shear Force: For the flange

Vf = tdA
LA 300 mm

A 0.16728 B (12dy)
3.3
82.5inmm 82.5y
= - 0.01536y
(1338.25 2 2
0.196621y )(103)(300dy)
L0.3 in
7.5 mm
y = 41.25 + 0.5y
= 19078 N = 19.08 kN
3.82 kip Ans.

Ans:
Vf = 19.08 kN

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79. Determine the largest shear force V that the member

can sustain if the allowable shear stress is tallow = 856ksi.
MPa.
753 mm
in.

251mm
in.
V
in. 1 25
753 mm in.mm

125in.
mm

(0.5)(1)(5) + 2 [(2)(1)(2)]
(12.5)(25)(125) + 2[(50)(25)(50)]
y = = 1.1667
29.167
in. mm
(5) + 2 +
1 25(125) (1)(2)
2(25)(50)

1
I = (5)(13) +3)5+(1)(1.1667
(125)(25 - 0.5)2 12.5)2
(125)(25)(29.167
12

+ 2a b (1)(2
45.833 mm
1
(25)(50) +) +2 2(25)(50)(50
3 3
(1)(2)(2 - 1.1667) 2
= 26.75
29.167) in4
= 2.6367(10 6
) mm4
12 22.9165 mm

Qmax = yA = 22(22.9165)(45.833)(25)
(0.91665)(1.8333)(1) =
= 52516.6 3 3
3.3611 inmm

VQmax
tmax = tallow =
It

V (3.3611)
V(52516.6)
3) = - 6
856(10
6.75
2.6367(10 (2)(1)
)(2)(25)

V ==140580
V N ==140.58
32132 lb 32.1 kip
kN Ans.

Ans:
y= 29.167 in., I 2.6367(10 6) mm 4,
1.1667 mm,
V 140.58 kN

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714. Determine the maximum shear force V that the

12 mm
strut can support if the allowable shear stress for the
material is tallow = 40 MPa.

60 mm
V

12 mm

20 mm
80 mm

20 mm
Section Properties:

(0.12) A 0.0843 B - (0.04) A 0.063 B

1 1
INA =
12 12

= 5.20704 A 10 - 6 B m4

Qmax = yA

= 0.015(0.08)(0.03) + 0.036(0.012)(0.12)

= 87.84 A 10 - 6 B m3

Allowable Shear Stress: Maximum shear stress occurs at the point where the neutral
axis passes through the section.

Applying the shear formula

VQmax
tmax = tallow =
It

40 A 106 B =
V(87.84)(10 - 6)
5.20704(10 - 6)(0.08)

V = 189 692 N = 190 kN Ans.

Ans:
V = 190 kN

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*720. The steel rod is subjected to a shear of 150

30 kip.
kN.
Determine the maximum shear stress in the rod.

The moment of inertia of the ciralor cross-section about the neutral axis (x axis) is 251mm
in.
A
p p 44
I = r4 = (2
(50) )== 41.5625
p in4 p(106) mm4 50 2mm
in.
4 4
150 kN
30 kip
Q for the differential area shown shaded in Fig. a is

dQ = ydA = y (2xdy) = 2xy dy

1
1
However, from the equation of the circle, x = (4 - y2)y22, )Then
(2500 2
, Then
1
1
dQ = 2y(4 - y2)y22dy
(2500 ) 2 dy

Thus, Q for the area above y is

2 in
50 mm 1
1
Q = (4 - y2)2ydy
2y2y(2500 2 2
) dy
Ly

- y2)y22) 2 0
3
2 3 2 in 50 mm
= - (4(2500
3 y y
3
2 3
= (4 - y2)y22) 2
(2500
3
1
1
Here, t = 2x = (2500
2 (4 - y2) 22..Thus
Thus

C 23 (4 -3)[y232(2500
)2 D
3 3
VQ 30150(10 y2) 2 ]
t = =
C 2(4 - y6)[2(2500
)D
2 12 1
It 4p
1.5625p(10 y2) 2 ]
54
t = - y2) ksi
(4 (2500 y2) Ksi
2p
125p

By inspecting this equation, t = tmax at y = 0. Thus

20
10000 1080
=
tmax = = = =3.18
25.5ksi
MPa Ans.
125p p p
2p

50 mm

x = (2500 y2)1/2

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725. Determine the maximum shear stress in the 10 kN/m

T-beam at section C. Show the result on a volume element
at this point.
A B
C
3m 1.5 m 1.5 m
150 mm

150 mm 30 mm

30 mm
Using the method of sections (Fig. a),

1
+ c Fy = 0; VC + 17.5 - (5)(1.5) = 0
2
VC = -13.75 kN

The neutral axis passes through centroid C of the cross section,

yA 0.075 (0.15)(0.03) + 0.165(0.03)(0.15)

y = =
A 0.15(0.03) + 0.03(0.15)

= 0.12 m
1
I = (0.03)(0.153) + 0.03(0.15)(0.12 - 0.075)2
12
1
+ (0.15)(0.033) + 0.15(0.03)(0.165 - 0.12)2
12

= 27.0 (10 - 6) m4

Qmax = yA = 0.06 (0.12)(0.03)

= 0.216 (10 - 3) m3 490

The maximum shear stress occurs at points on the neutral axis since Q is maximum
and thickness t = 0.03 m is the smallest (Fig. b).

VC Qmax 13.75(103) C 0.216(10 - 3) D

tmax = =
It 27.0(10 - 6) (0.03)

= 3.667(106) Pa = 3.67 MPa Ans.

Ans:
tmax = 3.67 MPa

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727. The beam is slit longitudinally along both sides as

shown. If it is subjected to an internal shear of V = 250 kN,
compare the maximum shear stress developed in the beam
25 mm
before and after the cuts were made.
200 mm

100 mm 25 mm

25 mm

Section Properties: The moment of inertia of the cross section about the neutral axis is 25 mm
200 mm
10.22(0.23) - 10.1252(0.153) = 98.1771(10-6) m4
1 1 25 mm
I =
12 12
Qmax is the first moment of the shaded area shown in Fig. a about the neutral axis.Thus,

Qmax = 3y1A1 + y2 A2

= 3 C 0.037510.075210.0252 D + 0.087510.025210.22

= 0.6484375(10-3) m3

Maximum Shear Stress: The maximum shear stress occurs at the points on the
neutral axis since Q is maximum and t is minimum. Before the cross section is slit,
t = 310.0252 = 0.075 m.

VQmax 250(103)(0.6484375)(10-3)
tmax = = = 22.0 MPa Ans.
It 98.1771(10-6)(0.075)

After the cross section is slit, t = 0.025 m.

VQmax 250(103)(0.6484375)(10-3)
(tmax)s = = = 66.0 MPa Ans.
It 98.1771(10-6)(0.025)

Ans:
tmax = 22.0 MPa, (tmax)s = 66.0 MPa

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730. The beam has a rectangular cross section and is P

subjected to a load P that is just large enough to develop a x
fully plastic moment Mp = PL at the fixed support. If the Plastic region
material is elastic-plastic, then at a distance x 6 L the
moment M = Px creates a region of plastic yielding with 2y h
an associated elastic core having a height 2y. This
situation has been described by Eq. 630 and the b L
moment M is distributed over the cross section as shown Elastic region
in Fig. 648e. Prove that the maximum shear stress
developed in the beam is given by tmax = 321P>A2, where
A = 2yb, the cross-sectional area of the elastic core.

Force Equilibrium: The shaded area indicares the plastic zone. Isolate an element in
the plastic zone and write the equation of equilibrium.

; Fx = 0; tlong A2 + sg A1 - sg A1 = 0

tlong = 0

This proves that the longitudinal shear stress. tlong, is equal to zero. Hence the
corresponding transverse stress, tmax, is also equal to zero in the plastic zone.
Therefore, the shear force V = P is carried by the material only in the elastic zone.

Section Properties:

1 2
INA = (b)(2y)3 = b y 3
12 3

y y 2b
Qmax = y A = (y)(b) =
2 2

Maximum Shear Stress: Applying the shear formula

V A y2 b B
2
VQmax 3P
A by B (b)
tmax = = =
It 2 3 4by
3

However, A = 2by hence

3P
tmax = (Q.E.D.)
2A

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733. The beam is constructed from two boards

fastened together at the top and bottom with two rows of 6 in.
150 mm
nails spaced
spaced everyevery150 mm.
6 in. If Ifananinternal
internal shear
shear force
force of
V = 3600kNlb isis applied
applied to
to the boards, determine the shear 6 in.
150 mm
force resisted by each nail.
502 mm
in.
V
V
Section Properties: 502 mm
in.

(6) A 43 B = 3)32.0
1
I = (150)(100 in4 6) mm4
= 12.5(10
12 150 6mm
in.

Q = yA = 1(6)(2) = 12.0
25(150)(50) in4
= 187500 mm3

150 mm
Shear Flow:
50 mm
y = 25 mm
VQ 3
600(12.0)
3(10 )(187500)
q = = = 225lb>in.
45 N/mm 50 mm
I 12.5(106)
32.0

There are two rows of nails. Hence, the shear force resisted by each nail is

F = a bs = a b (6 in.)
b(150
q 225N/mm
45 lb>in.
mm) = =675 lb N = 3.37 kN
33756 Ans.
2 22

I 12.5(10 6) mm 4, Q 187500 mm 3, F 3.37 kN

Ans:
I 12.5(10 6) mm 4, Q 187500 mm 3, F 3.37 kN

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734. The boards are glued together to form the built-up

50 mm
beam. If the wood has an allowable shear stress of 50 mm
tallow = 3 MPa, and the glue seam at B can withstand a 50 mm 50 mm
maximum shear stress of 1.5 MPa, determine the maximum
D
allowable internal shear V that can be developed in the
beam. 150 mm

50 mm
B

150 mm

The moment of inertia of the cross section about the neutral axis is

10.15210.2532 - 10.1210.1532 = 0.167187511032 m4

1 1
I =
12 12

Then

Qmax = 0.110.05210.152 + 10.0375210.075210.052 = 0.890625110-32 m3

QB = 0.110.05210.152 = 0.75110-32 m3

The maximum shear stress occurs at the points on the neutral axis where Q is a
maximum and t = 0.05 m is the smallest.

V C 0.890625110-32 D
1tallow2w = 311062 =
VQmax
0.1671875110-3210.052
;
It

V = 28,157 N

For the glue seam at B,

V C 0.75110-32 D
1tallow2g = ; 1.511062 =
VQB
It 0.1671875110-3210.052

V = 16,719 N = 16.7 kN (Controls) Ans.

Ans:
V = 16.7 kN

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737. Three identical boards are bolted together to form

the built-up beam. If the wood has an allowable shear stress
of tallow = 3 MPa, determine the maximum allowable 50 mm
internal shear V that can act on the beam. Also, find the
corresponding average shear stress in the 9-mm-diameter
bolts which are spaced equally at s = 150 mm. 50 mm

s 50 mm
s
s V

Section Properties: The neutral axis passes through the centroid c of the cross
section as shown in Fig. a. The location of c is
25 mm
g yA 50[50(100)(25)] + 100(100)(25) 25 mm
y = = 50.9804 mm.
gA
= 25 mm
50(4)(25) + 100(25)
Thus, the moment of inertia of the cross section about the neutral axis is

I = 2c (25)(1003) + 25(100)(50.9804 - 50)2d +

25 25
(25)(1003) + 25(100)(100 - 50.9804)2
12 12
= 12262108.87 mm 4

Here, QB can be computed by referring to Fig. b, which is

QB = y1 A 1 = 33.33(100)(25) = 83325 mm3

Referring to Fig. c, QD and Qmax are

QD = y3 A3 = 58.33(50)(25) = 72912.5 mm3

Qmax = y2 A2 + y3 A3 = 16.667(33.33)(75) + 58.33(50)(25) = 114575.83 mm3

Shear Stress: The maximum shear stress occurs at either point D or points on the
neutral axis. For point D, t = 1 in.
VQD V(72912.5)
tallow = ; 3 =
It 12262108.87(1)(25)

V = 12613.176 N = 12613 N Ans.

For the points on the neutral axis, t = 3(1) = 75mm, and so

VQmax V(114575.83) mm3
tallow = ; 3 =
It 12262108.87(75)

V = 24079.9 N

b = 2a b=
F F F
Shear Flow: Since each bolt has two shear planes, q = 2a
s 150 75
VQB F 12613.176(83325)
q = ; =
I 75 12262108.87

F = 6428.3 N

Thus, the shear stress developed in the bolt is

F 6428.3
tb = = = 101.09M Pa Ans.
Ab p 2
4 (9)

Ans:
V = 12613 N, tb = 101.09 M Pa

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738. The beam is subjected to a shear of V = 2 kN.

Determine the average shear stress developed in each nail
if the nails are spaced 75 mm apart on each side of the
beam. Each nail has a diameter of 4 mm. 75 mm
200 mm 50 mm 75 mm

25 mm V

200 mm

25 mm
The neutral axis passes through centroid C of the cross-section as shown in Fig. a.
'
y A 0.175(0.05)(0.2) + 0.1(0.2)(0.05)
y = = = 0.1375 m
A 0.05(0.2) + 0.2(0.05)

Thus,
1
I = (0.2)(0.053) + 0.2 (0.05)(0.175 - 0.1375)2
12
1
+ (0.05)(0.23) + 0.05(0.2)(0.1375 - 0.1)2
12
= 63.5417(10 - 6) m4

Q for the shaded area shown in Fig. b is

Q = yA = 0.0375 (0.05)(0.2) = 0.375(10 - 3) m3

Since there are two rows of nails q = 2 a b =

F 2F
= (26.67 F) N>m.
s 0.075

VQ 2000 C 0.375 (10 - 3) D

q = ; 26.67 F =
I 63.5417 (10 - 6)

F = 442.62 N
Thus, the shear stress developed in the nail is

F 442.62
tn = = = 35.22(106) Pa = 35.2 MPa Ans.
A p
(0.0042)
4

Ans:
t = 35.2 MPa

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742. The
742. The T-beam
T-beam is
is nailed
nailed together
together asas shown.
shown. IfIf the
the nails
nails
can each
can each support
support aa shear
shear force
force ofof 4.5
950 kN, determine the
lb, determine the
maximum shear force V that the beam can support
maximum shear force V that the beam can support and the and
the corresponding maximum s tonearest 502mm
in. 300 mm
12 in. ss
corresponding maximum nail nail spacing
spacing s to the the nearest
1
8 in.
multiples of 5 mm. The allowable shear stress for the
The allowable shear stress for the wood is tallow = 450 psi. wood ss
is tallow = 3 MPa.
The neutral axis passes through the centroid c of the cross-section as shown in Fig. a.
' 30012mm
in.
y A 13(2)(12) + 6(12)(2)
325(50)(300) + 150(300)(50)
y = = = 9.5 in.
237.5 mm V
V
A 2(12) + 12(2)
50(300) + 300(50)

1
I = (2)(123) 3+) +2(12)(9.5
(50)(300 - 6)2 150)2
50(300)(237.5
12
50 mm
2 in.
1
+ (300)(50
(12)(2 ) +) +12(2)(13
3 3
- 9.5)
300(50)(325 2
237.5) 2
12
= 884 in4
345.3125(10 6
) mm4

Refering to Fig. a, Qmax and QA are

Qmax = y1 A1 = 118.75(237.5)(50)
4.75(9.5)(2) = 90.25 in3
= 1.410(106
) mm3

QA = y2 A2 = 87.5(50)(300)
3.5 (2)(12) = = in3
841.3125(106
) mm3

The maximum shear stress occurs at the points on the neutral axis where Q is
maximum and t = 50 .
2 inmm.

VQmax V V(1.410)(10
(90.25) 6
)
tallow = ; =
4503 6
It 884 (2)
345.3125(10 )(50)

V = 36735
V N=
8815.51 = 8.82
lb36.7 kN kip Ans.

F 950 3)
45(10
Here, qallow = = . Then
lb>in N/mm. Then
s ss
VQA 9503) 8815.51(84)
45(10 36735(1.3125)(106)
qallow = ; = 6
I s 884
345.3125(10 )
1
s 32.2
s = 1.134 in =mm
1 in Ans.
8
Use s 35 mm

300 mm 300 mm

50 mm 50 mm
87.5 mm

= 118.75 mm
237.5 mm
300 mm
50 mm 50 mm

Ans:
V 36.7 kN, use s 35 mm

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743. The box beam is made from four pieces of plastic 140 mm 6 mm
that are glued together as shown. If the glue has an
6 mm 6 mm
allowable strength of 3 MPa, determine the maximum
shear the beam will support.

120 mm

6 mm
V

1 1
I = (150)(131.253 ) - (137.5)(118.753) = 9074656.17 mm4
12 12

QB = yA = 62.5(150)(6.25) = 58593.75 mm3

The beam will fail at the glue joint for board B since Q is a maximum for this board.
VQB V(58593.75)
tallow = ; 3 =
It 9074656.17(2)(6.25)

V = 5807.78 N = 5.5 kN Ans.

Ans:
V = 5.5 kN

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747. The beam is made from four boards nailed together D

as shown. If the nails can each support a shear force of
500 N, determine
100 lb., determinetheir
theirrequired spacing ssand
requiredspacing andss if the beam 1 in.
25 mm
is subjected to a shear of V ==3.5
700kN.
lb. s 1 in.
25 mm
2 in.
50 mm
s 10 in.
250 mm
A
C
s
1 in.
25 mm
s 10 in.
250 mm
V

B
1.5mm
40 in.

Section Properties:

yA 0.5(10)(1) + 1.5(2)(3)
12.5(250)(25) + 6(1.5)(10)
+ 37.5(50)(75) + 150(40)(250)
y = =
A 10(1) + 2(3)
250(25) + 1.5(10)
+ 50(75) + 40(250)

= 85.94
3.3548mm
in

(10) A 13 B 3+
1
INA = (250)(25 ) +10(1)(3.3548
250(25)(85.94- 0.5)2 2
12.5)
12

A 33 B 3+) +2(3)(3.3548
1 1
+ (50)(75
(2) - 1.5)
50(75)(85.94 2 2
37.5) + (40)(2503) + (40)(250)(150 85.94)2
12 12
= 137.712(10
337.43 in4 6) mm4

QC = y1 A = 48.44(75)(25)
1.8548(3)(1) == 5.5645 in3 3
90825 mm

QD = y2 A = (85.94
(3.3548 - C (3.3548 37.5)(75)(25)]
0.5)(10)(1) ++ 22[(85.94
12.5)(250)(25) - 1.5)(3)(1) D = in3 3
39.6774mm
= 640650
500
100
Shear Flow: The allowable shear flow at points C and D is qC = and
s
500
100
qB = , respectively.
s
VQC
qC =
I
500
100 3.5(103)(90825)
700(5.5645)

=
ss 337.43 6)
137.712(10
ss
= 216.6 mm
8.66 in. Ans.
VQD
qD =
I
3
700(39.6774)
500 3.5(10
100 )(640650)
=

s
s 337.43 6)
137.712(10
s
s = 30.7
1.21 mmin. Ans.

Ans:
s 216.6 mm, s 30.7 mm

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*748. The beam is made from three polystyrene strips 30 mm

that are glued together as shown. If the glue has a shear P
strength of 80 kPa, determine the maximum load P that can 40 mm 1
P
1
P
4 4
be applied without causing the glue to lose its bond.
20 mm
60 mm
A B

40 mm
0.8 m 1m 1m 0.8 m

Maximum shear is at the supports.

3P
Vmax =
4

(0.02)(0.06)3 + 2 c (0.03)(0.04)3 + (0.03)(0.04)(0.05)2 d = 6.68(10 - 6) m4

1 1
I =
12 12

VQ (3P>4)(0.05)(0.04)(0.03)
t = ; 80(103) =
It 6.68(10 - 6)(0.02)

P = 238 N Ans.

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750. A shear force of V = 300 kN is applied to the box

girder. Determine the shear flow at points A and B.
90 mm 90 mm

C
A D 100 mm

200 mm
190 mm
B V

The moment of inertia of the cross section about the neutral axis is
1 1 200 mm 10 mm
I = (0.2)(0.43) - (0.18)(0.383) = 0.24359(10 - 3) m4
12 12 180 mm
Referring to Fig. a, Fig. b,
10 mm
QA = y1 A1 = 0.195(0.01)(0.19) = 0.3705(10 - 3) m3

QB = 2yz A2 + y3 A3 = 2 [0.1(0.2)(0.01)] + 0.195(0.01)(0.18) = 0.751(10 - 3) m3

Due to symmetry, the shear flow at points A and A , Fig. a, and at points B and B ,
Fig. b, are the same. Thus

1 300(10 ) C 0.3705(10 ) D
3 -3
a b = c
1 VQA
qA = s
2 I 2 0.24359(10 - 3)

= 228.15(103) N>m = 228 kN>m Ans.

1 300(10 ) C 0.751(10 ) D
3 -3
a b = c
1 VQB
qB = s
2 I 2 0.24359(10 - 3)

= 462.46(103) N>m = 462 kN>m Ans

Ans:
qA = 228 kN>m, qB = 462 kN>m

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753. A shear force of V = 18 kN is applied to the box

girder. Determine the shear flow at C. 10 mm
30 mm A
10 mm

100 mm
B
C

100 mm 150 mm
10 mm
30 mm
10 mm V
Section Properties:
150 mm
(0.145) A 0.33 B - (0.125) A 0.283 B
1 1
INA = 10 mm 125 mm
12 12

(0.125) A 0.013 B + 0.125(0.01) A 0.1052 B d

10 mm
+2 c
1
12

= 125.17 A 10 - 6 B m4

QC = yA

= 0.145(0.125)(0.01) + 0.105(0.125)(0.01) + 0.075(0.15)(0.02)

= 0.5375 A 10 - 3 B m3

Shear Flow:

c d
1 VQC
qC =
2 I

1 18(103)(0.5375)(10 - 3)
= c d
2 125.17(10 - 4)

= 38648 N>m = 38.6 kN>m Ans.

Ans:
qC = 38.6 kN>m

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755. The aluminum strut is 10 mm thick and has the cross

section shown. If it is subjected to a shear of V = 150 N,
determine the maximum shear flow in the strut.

10 mm

40 mm B
A
10 mm V
40 mm
30 mm 30 mm
10 mm 10 mm
2[0.005(0.03)(0.01)] + 2[0.03(0.06)(0.01)] + 0.055(0.04)(0.01)
y =
2(0.03)(0.01) + 2(0.06)(0.01) + 0.04(0.01)
= 0.027727 m

I = 2c (0.03)(0.01)3 + 0.03(0.01)(0.027727 - 0.005)2 d

1
12

+ 2c (0.01)(0.06)3 + 0.01(0.06)(0.03 - 0.027727)2 d

1
12
1
+ (0.04)(0.01)3 + 0.04(0.01)(0.055 - 0.027727)2
12

= 0.98197(10 - 6) m4

b
0.06 - 0.0277
Qmax = (0.055 - 0.027727)(0.04)(0.01) + 2[(0.06 - 0.027727)(0.01)]a
2

= 21.3(10 - 6) m3

1 150(21.3(10 - 6))
a b = a b = 1.63 kN>m
1 VQmax
qmax = Ans.
2 I 2 0.98197(10 - 6)

Ans:
qmax = 1.63 kN>m

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*760. The built-up beam is formed by welding together

the thin plates of thickness 5 mm. Determine the location of 5 mm
the shear center O. 200 mm

100 mm
O

e 100 mm
200 mm

300 mm
Shear Center. Referring to Fig. a and summing moments about point A, we have

a + (MR)A = MA; -Pe = -(Fw)1(0.3)

0.3(Fw)1
e = (1)
P

Section Properties: The moment of inertia of the cross section about the axis of
symmetry is

1 1
I = (0.005)(0.43) + (0.005)(0.23) = 30(10 - 6) m4
12 12

s
Referring to Fig. b, y = (0.1 - s) + = (0.1 - 0.5s) m. Thus, Q as a function of s is
2
Q = yA = (0.1 - 0.5s)(0.005s) = [0.5(10 - 3) s - 2.5(10 - 3) s2] m3

Shear Flow:
VQ P[0.5(10 - 3) s - 2.5(10 - 3) s2]
q = = = P(16.6667s - 83.3333s2)
I 30(10 - 6)

Resultant Shear Force: The shear force resisted by the shorter web is
0.1 m 0.1 m
2
(Fw)1 = 2 qds = 2 P(16.6667s - 83.3333s )ds = 0.1111P
L0 L0
Substituting this result into Eq. (1),

e = 0.03333 m = 33.3 m Ans.

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766. The built-up beam is fabricated from the three thin

plates having a thickness t. Determine the location of the a a
2
shear center O.

a
2
e

O
a
2

a
Shear Center. Referring to Fig. a and summing moments about point A, we have 2

a + g(MR)A = gMA; Pe = Ff (a) (1)

Section Properties: The moment of inertia of the cross section about the axis of
symmetry is

a 2
(t)(2a)3 + 2 cat a b d = a3t
1 7
I =
12 2 6
a
Referring to Fig. c, y = . Thus, Q as a function of s is
2
a at
Q = yA = (st) = s
2 2

Shear Flow:

VQ P A at2 s B 3P
q = = 7 3 = 2
s
I 6 a t 7a

Resultant Shear Force: The shear force resisted by the flange is

a a a
3P s2 2
a b =
3P 3
Ff = qds = sds = P
L0 L0 7a
2
7a2 2 0 14

Substituting this result into Eq. (1),

3
e = a Ans.
14

Ans:
3
e = a
14

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769. A thin plate of thickness t is bent to form the beam t

having the cross section shown. Determine the location of
the shear center O.

r
O

e
Section Properties: For the arc segment, Fig. a, y = r cos u and the area of the
differential element shown shaded is dA = t ds = tr du. Then, the moment of
inertia of the entire cross section about the axis of symmetry is

1
I = (t)(2r)3 + y2 dA
12 L
p
2 3
= rt + (r cos u)2 trdu
3 L0
p
2 3 r3t
= rt + (cos 2u + 1) du
3 2 L0
r3t 1 p
a sin 2u + u b `
2 3
= rt +
3 2 2 0

r3t
= (4 + 3p)
6
r
Referring to Fig. a, y = . Thus, Q as a function of s is
2
u
r
Q = yA + ydA = (rt) + r cos u(trdu)
L 2 L0
u
1 2
= r t + r2t cos udu
2 L0

r2 t
= (1 + 2 sin u)
2

Shear Flow:

P C r2t(1 + 2 sin u) D
2
VQ 3P
q = = = (1 + 2 sin u)
I r3t (4 3p)r
(4 + 3p)
6
+

Resultant Shear Force: The shear force resisted by the arc segment is
p p
3P
F = qds = qrdu = (1 + 2 sin u)rdu
L L0 L0 (4 + 3p)r
p
(u - 2 cos u) `
3P
=
4 + 3p 0

3P(p + 4)
=
4 + 3p

Shear Center: Referring to Fig. b and summing the moments about point A,

a + (MR)A = MA; Pe = r dF
L

d
3P(p + 4)
Pe = rc
4 + 3p
Ans:
e = c dr
3(p + 4)
e = c dr
Ans. 3(p + 4)
4 + 3p
4 + 3p

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