Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of Structures - Section 1 (Q.No. 21)
21.
In case of a simply supported rectangular beam of span L and loaded with a central load W, the length of elasto-plastic zone of the plastic hinge, is
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Steve said:   7 years ago
I think x is any distance along the beam where strain can occur under a considerable amount of stress. hence, the modulus of elasticity is applicable here. Also, L/2 is where ultimate failure is likely to occur and hence it is where the plastic hinge is located, hence, the plastic modulus is applicable here and that is the idea of having the ratio as 0.5L/X=1.5.

Therefore X=0.33333333L=L/3.

Dhananjay said:   7 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Nitu.

OPSC AEE said:   6 years ago
For I-section - L/8.

Rectangular section - L/3.

Vignesh said:   6 years ago
Can we call the ratio between plastic moment to elastic moment as the ELASTOPLASTIC zone?

Yash said:   4 years ago
For I section L/9.


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