Question Four A beam of the cross section that is shown in Figure a was supported by two rigid supports that tilt by 45° from the horizontal ( see Figure b). The own weight (w) of the beam is 1.5 kN/m. allowable tensile stress (o), = 50 MPa. Calculate the maximum length (L) of the beam that can be supported. 20 cm 45 If the maximum %3D 40 cm 15 cm 10 cm/ (а) 450 (b)

Question Four A beam of the cross section that is shown in Figure a was supported by two rigid supports that tilt by 45° from the horizontal ( see Figure b). The own weight (w) of the beam is 1.5 kN/m. allowable tensile stress (o), = 50 MPa. Calculate the maximum length (L) of the beam that can be supported. 20 cm 45 If the maximum %3D 40 cm 15 cm 10 cm/ (а) 450 (b)

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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Problem 2.5.6P: A beam is constructed using two angle sections (L 102 × 76 × 6.4) arranged back to back, as shown in...

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