Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 9 (Q.No. 33)
33.
A flitched beam is used to
change the shape of the beam
effect the saving in material
equalise the strength in tension and compression
increase the cross-section of the beam
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Moin said:   4 years ago
In this beam one steel plate cover with two wooden plates and than bolt it.

Than beam gives equal strength in tension and compression.

Venkat said:   9 years ago
A flitch beam (or flitched beam) is a compound beam used in the construction of houses, decks, and other primarily wood-frame structures.

Typically, the flitch beam is made up of a steel plate sandwiched between two wood beams, the three layers being held together with bolts.

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