(a) A rectangular beam is to be cut from a circular log of wood of di…
Previous year question for MECHANICS OF SOLIDS.
Question
(a) A rectangular beam is to be cut from a circular log of wood of diameter D. Find the ration of dimensions for the strongest section in bending.
(b) A beam of triangular cross section having base width of $100\text{ mm}$ and height of $150\text{ mm}$ is subjected to a shear force of $13.5\text{ kN}$. Find the value of maximum shear stress and sketch the shear stress distribution along the depth of the beam.
- Year: 2018
- Subject: MECHANICS OF SOLIDS