Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 2 (Q.No. 25)
25.
While testing a cast iron beam (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in section and a metre long simply supported at the ends failed when a 100 kg weight is applied at the centre. The maximum stress induced is :
960 kg/cm2
980 kg/cm2
1000 kg/cm2
1200 kg/cm2.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Aja said:   1 decade ago
Can any body explain how it 960kg/cm2 answer came?

Bhavsingh said:   10 years ago
Maximum stress (f) = M/Z.

M = wl/4.

Z = (bd^2)/6.

b = 2.5 cm.

d = 2.5 cm, then f = 960 kg/cm^2.
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Srinu said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Bhavsingh.

Venu said:   9 years ago
What is the L value?

Yesubabu said:   9 years ago
It is m long.

Prabhu said:   8 years ago
The maximum stress (f) = M/Z,
M = WL/4= (100*100)/4=2500 in question a meter is given, it means 1-meter length converted to cm ans is in cm.
Z=bd^2/6=(2.5*2.5^2)/6=2.6042.
f = M/Z=2500/2.6042 = 959.98 nearly equal to 960 kg/cm^2.
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Tailam said:   8 years ago
Superb @Prabhu.
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Anil said:   8 years ago
It is not stated that bending or shear stress.

Priya said:   8 years ago
Yes, its not related bending stress.
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Satya said:   7 years ago
Excellent explanation @Prabhu.


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