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

Yesubabu said:   9 years ago
It is m long.

Anil said:   8 years ago
It is not stated that bending or shear stress.

Satya said:   7 years ago
Excellent explanation @Prabhu.

Sarang said:   6 years ago
Asked about maximum but not clearly defined which shear or bending stress. Kinda tough situation:

Shear stress is 1200.
Bending stress is 960.


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