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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Yesubabu said:   9 years ago
It is m long.

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

Srinu said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Bhavsingh.

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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Aja said:   1 decade ago
Can any body explain how it 960kg/cm2 answer came?


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