ME 354

Asymmetric Beam Bending

Recitation
10/15/15

Useful information
Bending Stress

M yz
Iy

M y
z
Iz

Neutral Axis

tan

Iz
tan
Iy

Fig.1 Cross-section under bending

Example Problems
Q.1

A 10 x 15.3 C-channel is under bending moment M=15 kip in, as shown in the Figure.
Determine bending stress at A and also locate the neutral axis.
Centroid C=0.634 in, Iy=2.28 in4, Iz=67.4 in4

Fig. 2.

Q.2

The cantilevered wide-flange steel beam is subjected to the concentrated force of P=600N
at its end. Determine the maximum bending stress developed in the beam at section A
(fixed end). Also find the neutral axis.

Fig. 3.

Beam Buckling

Pcritical

EA
2

Le k

Crushing + Simple
Compression

Pinned-Pinned
Le=L

Compression +
Bending (Buckling)

Fixed-Free
Le=2L

Fixed-Fixed
Le=0.5L

Buckling

Fixed-Pinned
Le=0.699L

Example Problems
Q.3

If load C has a mass of 500 kg, determine the required minimum diameter of the solid L2steel rod AB to the nearest mm so that it will not buckle. Use F.S. = 2 against buckling.

Fig. 4.

Q.4

If the diameter of the solid L2-steel rod AB is 50 mm, determine the maximum mass C
that the rod can support without buckling. Use F.S. = 2 against buckling. Refer Fig.4.

Q.5

Determine the maximum allowable intensity w of the distributed load that can be applied
to member BC without causing member AB to buckle. Assume that AB is made of steel
and is pinned at its ends for xx axis buckling and fixed at its ends for yy axis buckling.
Use a factor of safety with respect to buckling of 3.
E = 200 GPa
SY = 360 MPa.

Fig. 5.

Q.6

Determine the beam deflection at the center using Castiglianos method.

Fig. 6.