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286 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR force and bending moment 287

(ii) Moment of couple Nm= 15000 (Anti-clockwise) S.F. Diagram

Net moment = 15000 - 12500 S.F. at A = + RA = 5250 N
CS.F. at = 5250 - 5 x 1000 = + 250 N
Nm- 2500 (Anti-clockwise)
S.F. between A and C varies according to straight line law.
This moment must be balanced by the moments due to reaction atE. Hence the moment S.F between C and B remains constant and equal to + 250 N

A Nmabout due to reaction atB should be equal to 2500 (clockwise). This is only possible when S.F. diagram is shown in Fig. 6.44 (c).

Rb is acting downwards. This is shown in Fig. 6.44 (6). B.M. Diagram

B.M at A =0

B.M. at C =Ra x5- 1000 x 5 x -g

= 5250 x 5 - 12500 = 13750 Nm

DB.M. just on the left hand side of

= 5250 x 7.5 - 1000 x 5 x + 2.5

j

= 39375 - 25000 = 14375 Nm

B.M. just on the right hand side of D

Nm= - Rb x 2.5 = - 250 x 2.5 = - 625

B.M. at B =0

The B.M. diagram is shown in Fig. 6.44 d( ).

6.18. RELATIONS BETWEEN LOAD, SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT

Fig. 6.45 shows a beam carrying a uniformly distributed load of w per unit length.

Consider the equilibrium of the portion of the beam between sections 1-1 and 2-2. This portion
is at a distance of x from left support and is of length dx.

F + dF

Fig. 6.45

Let F = Shear force at the section 1-1,

F + dF = Shear force at the section 2-2,

M = Bending moment at the section 1-1,
M dM+ = Bending moment at the section 2-2.

and The forces and moments acting on the length dx‘ of the beam are :
’

F(i) The force acting vertically up at the section 1-1.

F+dF(ii) The force acting vertically downwards at the section 2-2.

(Hi) The load w x dx acting downwards.

M(iv) The moments and (M + dM) acting at section 1-1 and section 2-2 respectively.

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288 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT 289

The portion of the beam oflength dx is in equilibrium. Hence resolving the forces acting 13. The shear force between any two vertical loads remains constant.
on this part vertically, we get 14. Shear force for a uniformly distributed load varies according to a straight line law whereas B.M.

F - w.dx — (Ft dF) = 0 varies according to a parabolic curve.

or - dF = w.dx or -7- = - w. 15. B.M. is maximum at a section where S.F. is zero after changing its sign.
dx 16. The point where B.M. is zero after changing its sign, is known as point of contraflexure or point

The above equation shows that the rate of change of shear force is equal to the rate of of inflexion.

loading. 17. When an inclined load is acting on a beam, then inclined load is resolved into two components.

Taking the moments of the forces and couples about the section 2-2, we get Vertical component will cause S.F. and B.M. whereas horizontal component will cause axial

M — M- w.dx . thrust in the beam.
+ F.dx = + dM
18. When a beam is subjected to a couple at a section, then B.M. changes suddenly at the section but

S.F. remains unaltered at, the section.

2

w(dx ) 2 + F.dx = dM

Neglecting the higher powers of small quantities, we get (A) Theoretical Questions

F.dx = dM 1 . Define and explain the following terms :
Shear force, bending moment, shear force diagram and bending’ moment diagram.
F„- —dM —d—M „
—or or = t 2 . What are the different types of beams ? Differentiate between a cantilever and a simply sup-

dx dx ported beam.

The above equation shows that the rate of change of bending moment is equal to the 3. What are the different types of loads acting on a beam ? Differentiate between a point load and

shear force at the section. a uniformly distributed load.

HIGHLIGHTS 4. What are the sign conventions for shear force and bending moment in general ?

1. Shear force at a section is the resultant vertical force to the right or left of the section. W5. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a cantilever of length L carrying a point load at- the free
2. The diagram which shows the variation of the shear force along the length of a beam, is known
end.
as shear force diagram.
6 . Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a cantile%’er oflength L carrying a uniformly distributed
3. Bending moment at a section is algebraic sum of the moments of ail the forces acting to the left
mload of w per length over its entire length.
or right of the section.
7. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a cantilever of length L carrying a gradually varying load
4. The diagram which shows the variation of the bending moment aiong the length of a beam, is from zero at the free end to w per unit length at the fixed end.
known as bending moment diagram.
8 . Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a simply supported beam of length L carrying a point load
5. A beam which is fixed at one end and free at the other is known as cantilever beam. But a beam
W at its middle point.
supported or resting freely on the supports at its both ends, is known as simply supported beam.
6 . If the end portion of a beam is extended beyond the support, such beam is known as overhanging 9. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed

beam. load of w per unit length over the entire span. Also calculate the maximum B.M.

A7. load acting at a point, is known as concentrated load or a point load. 10. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly varying loan
from zero at each end to w per unit length at the centre.
8. If a left portion of a section is considered, then S.F will be positive at the section if the resultant
of the vertical forces (including reactions) to the left of the section is upwards. But if the result- 11 . What do you mean by point of contraflexure ? Is the point of contraflexure and point of inflexion
ant is acting downwards then S.F. at the section will be negative.
different ?
9. If a right portion of a section is considered, the S.F. will be positive at the section if the resultant
of the vertical forces to the right of the section is downwards. But if the resultant is acting 12. How many points of contraflexure you will have for simply supported beam overhanging at one
upwards then S.F. at the section will be negative.
end only ?
10. If a left portion of a section is considered, the B.M. will be positive at the section if the moment
of all vertical forces and of reaction, at the section is clockwise. But if the resultant moment at 13. How will you draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a beam which is subjected to inclined loads ?

the section is anti-elockivise, then B.M. will be negative. 14. What do you mean by thrust diagram ?
11. If a right portion of a section is considered, the B.M. will be positive at the section if the resultant 15. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for a simply supported beam of length L which is subjected to

moment at the section is anti-clockwise. But if the resultant moment at the section is clockwise, a clockwise couple 11 at the centre of the beam.

then B.M. will be positive. (B) Numerical Problems

12. The shear force changes suddenly at a section where there is a vertical point load. A cantilever beam of length 2 carries a point load of I kN at its free end, and another load of
2 kN at a distance of 1 from the free end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
m m1. M(Ans. Fmax = + 3 kN ; a„ = - 4 kNm]

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290 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT 291

m m2. A cantilever beam of length 4 carries point loads of 1 kN, 2 kN and 3 kN at 1, 2 and 4 from m m17. A simply supported beam of length 8 rests on supports 5 apart, the right hand end is
moverhanging by 2 and the left hand end is overhanging by 1 m. The beam carries a uniformly
the fixed end. Draw the shear force and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.

M[Ans. Fmax = + 6 kN ; max = - 17 kNm} distributed load of 5 kN/m over the entire length. It also carries two point loads of 4 kN and 6 kN

m mA3. cantilever of length 2 carries a uniformly distributed load of 3 kN/m run over a length of 1 at each end of the beam. The load of 4 kN is at the extreme left of the beams, whereas the load of

Mfrom the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams. [Ans. Fmta = + 3 kN ; max = - 1.5 kNm] 6 kN is at the extreme right of the beam. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the beam and find the

mA4. cantilever of length 5 carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m length over the whole points of contraflexure. m[Ans. 1.405 and 4.955 from the extreme left of the beam]

length and a point load of 4 kN at the free end. Draw the S.F. and B.M diagrams for the cantilever. 18. A beam is loaded as shown in Fig. 6.46. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams and find :

M[Ans. Fmax = + 14 kN ; max = - 45 kNm] (;i maximum S.F. Hi) maximum B.M.

m5. A cantilever of length 4 carries a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/m run over the whole ( iii ) point of inflexion.

mlength and a point load of 2 kN at a distance of 1 from the free end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. 50 kN 50 kN 40 kN 40 kN
M[Ans. F = + 14 kN
1

diagrams for the cantilever. ; - - 14 kNm]

mA6. cantilever 2 long is loaded with a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m run over a length of ZJ : 1:

m m1 from the free end. It also carries a point load of 4 kN at a distance of 0.5 from the free end. i

19. i.

Draw the shear force and B.M. diagrams. MF kN[Ans. nuu. = + 6 ; mcx = - 9 kNml - —«— 2m - !«— 2m m4 2.33 * 2m 2m ->|

m m mA7. cantilever of length 6 carries two point loads of 2 kN and 3 kN at a distance of 1 and 6

from the fixed end respectively. In addition to this the beam also carries a uniformly distributed Fig. 6.46

m mload of 1 kN/m over a length of 2 at a distance of 3 from the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and [Ans. 50 kN 100 kN none]
F M[Ans. max = + 7 kN ; maI = - 28 kNm] ;;
B.M. diagrams.
A beam is loaded as shown in Fig. 6.47. Find the reactions at A and B. Also draw the S.F., B.M.
mA8. cantilever of length 6 carries a gradually varying load, zero at the free end to 2 kN/m at the
and thrust diagrams.
fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.

MUVns. Fmax = + 6 kN ; max = - 12 kNm] 20.

mA9. simply supported beam of length 8 carries point loads of 4 kN and 6 kN at a distance of
m m2 and 4 from the left end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the beam.

M[Ans. mta = + 20 kNm]

A m10. simply supported beam of length 10 carries point loads of 30 kN and 50 kN at a distance of

m m3 and 7 from the left end. Draw the S.F. and B.M diagrams for the beam.

M[Ans. m(a = + 132 kNm]

m11. A simply supported beam of length 8 carries point toads of 4 kN, 10 kN and 7 kN at a distance

m mof 1.5 m, 2.5 and 2 respectively from left end A. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the Fig. 6.47

simply supported beam. M[Ans. = + 90 kNm] [Ans. Ra= 2.09 kN ; RB - 1.53 kN ]HA = - 1.893 kN]

A m12. simply supported beam is carrying a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m over a length of 3 A simply supported beam of length 5 m, carries a uniformly distributed toad of 100 N/m extending

from the right end. The length of the beam is 6 m. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the beam m Nmfrom the left end to a point 2 away. There is also a clockwise couple of 1500 applied at the

and also calculate the maximum B.M. on the section. M[Ans. - + 5.06 kNm] centre of the beam. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the beam and find the maximum

mA13. beam of length 6 is simply supported at the ends and carries a uniformly distributed load of Nm m[Ans. 845
bending moment. at a distance of 1.3 from left end]

1.5 kN/m run and three concentrated loads of 1 kN, 2 kN and 3 kN acting at a distance of

m m1.5 m, 3 and 4,5 respectively from left end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams and deter-

mine the maximum bending moment. [Ans. 12.75 kNm]

m14. A beam of length 10 is simply supported and carries point loads of 5 kN each at a distance of jj

m m3 and 7 from left support and also a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/m between the point ?

loads. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the beam. M[Ans. max = + 23 kNm] j

A m15. beam of length 6 is simply supported at its ends. It is loaded with a gradually varying load }
}
of 750 N/m from left hand support to 1500 N/m to the right hand support. Construct the S.F. and |
j
B.M. diagrams and find the amount and position of the maximum B.M. over the beam.

M Nm m[Ans. max = 5077.5
at 3.165 from left hand support]

m m16. A simply supported beam of length 8 rests on supports 6 apart, the right hand end is

overhanging by 2 m. The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of 1500 N/m over the entire

length. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagrams and find the point of contraflexure, if any.

M kNm[Ans. max = 5.33 5.33 from left hand support]

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BENDING STRESSES (N BEAMS 293

7 S.F. and B.M. for the beam are drawn as shown in Fig. 7.1 (6) and Fig. 7.1 fc) respectively.

Bending Stresses in Beams AFrom these diagrams, it is clear that there is no shear force between and B but the B.M.
between A and Ti is constant.
7.1. INTRODUCTION
This means that between A and B, the beam is subjected to a constant bending moment
When some external load acts on a beam, the shear force and bending moments are set
up at all sections of the beam. Due to the shear force and bending moment, the beam under- 7.3. This condition of the beam between A and B is known as pure bending or simple bending.
goes certain deformation. The material of the beam will offer resistance or stresses against only.

these deformations. These stresses with certain assumptions can be calculated. The stresses THEORY OF SIMPLE BENDING WITH ASSUMPTIONS MADE
introduced by bending moment are known as betiding stresses. In this chapter, the theory of
pure bending, expression for bending stresses, bending stress in symmetrical and unsymmetrical Before discussing the theory of simple bending, let us see the assumptions made in the
sections, strength of a beam and composite beams will be discussed. theory of simple bending. The following are the important assumptions :

7.2. PURE BENDING OR SIMPLE BENDING 1. The material of the beam is homogeneous* and isotropic**.
2. The value of Young’s modulus of elasticity is the same in tension and compression.
If a length of a beam is subjected to a constant bending moment and no shear force 3. The transverse sections which were plane before bending, remain plane after bending
(i.e. zero shear force), then the stresses will be set up in that length of the beam due to B.M.
also.
,
4. The beam is initially straight and all longitudinal filaments bend into circular arcs
only and that length of the beam is said to be in pure bending or simple bending. The stresses with a common centre of curvature.
set up in that length of beam are known as bending stresses.
5. The radius of curvature is large compared with the dimensions of the cross-section.
6. Each layer of the beam is free to expand or contract, independently of the layer, above
or below it.

Theory of Simple Bending

Fig. 7.2 (a) shows a part of a beam subjected to simple bending. Consider a small length

&c of this part of beam. Consider two sections AB and CD which are normal to the axis of the

N-beam N. Due to the action of the bending moment, the part of length fix will be deformed as

shown in Fig. 7.2 (6). From this figure, it is clear that all the layers of the beam, which were

originally of the same length, do not remain of the same length any more.

The top.layer such as AC has deformed to the shape A'C'. This layer has been shortened

BDin its length. The bottom layer has deformed to the shape B'D’ This layer has been elon-

gated. From the Fig. 7.2 b( ), it is clear that some of the layers have been shortened while some

of them are elongated. At a level between the top and bottom of the beam, there will be a layer

which is neither shortened nor elongated. This layer is known as neutral layer or neutral

Fig. 7.1

A beam simply supported at A and B and overhanging by same length at each support (a) Before bending (b) After bending

WAis shown in Fig. 7.1. point load is applied at each end of the overhanging portion. The Fig. 7.2

292 ^Homogeneous means the material is of the same kind throughout.
** Isotropic means that the elastic properties in all directions are equal.

294 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams 295

Nsurface. This layer in Fig. 7.2 (6) is shown by N' - N‘ and in Fig. 7.2 (a) by — N. The line of Now from Fig. 7.3 (6), ( v Radius of E'F1 = R + y)
R(v EF = fix = x 6)
intersection of the neutral layer on a cross-section of a beam is known as neutral axis (written N'N'
(v EF = bx=R x 6)
as N.A.). (jK +y) x 0

NThe layers above IV - (or N' - N’) have been shortened and those below, have been =NN=But = &bxC.
N'N' :

N-N,elongated. Due to the decrease in lengths of the layers above these layers will be sub- Hence bx = R x 0

jected to compressive stresses. Due to the increase in the lengths of layers below N-N, these Increase in the length of the layer EF

layers will be subjected to tensile stresses. = E'F' - EF = (R + y) 9 - R x 0

We also see that the top layer has been shortened maximum. As we proceed towards the =y x e
Strain in the layer EF
N-N, N-N,layer there is no
the decrease in length of the layers decreases. At the layer

change in length. This means the compressive stress will be maximum at the top layer. Simi-

larly the increase in length will be maximum at the bottom layer. As we proceed from bottom Increase in length

N-layer towards the layer N, the increase in length of layers decreases. Hence the amount by Original length

which a layer increases or decreases in length, depends upon the position of the layer with = yx0 = y x 9
~ef fixe
respect to N-N. This theory of bending is known as theory of simple bending.

7.4. EXPRESSION FOR BENDING STRESS i RAs is constant, hence the strain in a layer is proportional to its distance from the

Fig. 7.3 (a) shows a small length bx of a beam subjected to a simple bending. Due to the i neutral axis. The above equation shows the variation of strain along the depth of the beam.
action of bending, the part of length 6* will be deformed as shown in Fig. 7.3 (6). Let A'B' and The variation of strain is linear.

C'D' meet at O. 7.4.2. Stress Variation

RLet = Radius of neutral layer N'N' Let a = Stress in the layer EF
E = Young’s modulus of the beam
6 = Angle subtended at 0 by A'B' and C'D' produced. Stress in the layer EF
Strain in the layer EF
O
Strain in EF = -

a = £x- = -xj ...(7.1)

R R

E RSince and are constant, therefore stress in any layer is directly proportional to the

distance of the layer from the neutral layer. The equation (7.1) shows the variation of stress

alcng the depth of the beam. The variation of stress is linear.

(a) (6) <c) In the above case, all layers below the neutral layer are subjected to tensile stresses
whereas the layers above neutral layer are subjected to compressive stresses. The Fig. 7.3 (c)
Stress Diagram
shows the stress distribution.

Fig. 7.3 The equation (7.1) can also be written as

7.4.1. Strain Variation Along the Depth of Beam. Consider a layer EF at a distance oE .,,(7.2)

y below the neutral layer NN. After bending this layer will be elongated to E'F'. =

yR

Original length of layer EF = 6x. 7.5. NEUTRAL AXIS AND MOMENT OF RESISTANCE

NNAlso length of neutral layer - bx. The neutral axis of any transverse section of a beam is defined as the line of intersection

After bending, the length of neutral layer N'N' will remain unchanged. But length of of the neutral layer with the transverse section. It is written as N.A.
layer E’F' will increase. Hence
In Art. 7.4, we have seen that if a section of a beam is subjected to pure sagging moment,
N'N’=NN=bx. then the stresses will be compressive at any point above the neutral axis and tensile below the

y

296 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams 297

neutral axis. There is no stress at the neutral axis. The stress at Total moment of the forces on the section of the beam (or moment of resistance)
a distance y from the neutral axis is given by equation (7.1) as
= || xy2 x<7A=|jy2 xdA
~E
MLet = External moment applied on the beam section. For equilibrium the moment of
o = x y.
resistance offered by the section should be equal to the external bending moment.
Fig. 7.4 shows the cross-section of a beam. Let N.A. be the
M=—\y2 xdA.
neutral axis of the section. Consider a small layer at a distance y
from the neutral axis. Let dA = Area of the layer. R •’

Now the force on the layer But the expression / 2 x dA represents the moment of inertia of the area of the section

= Stress on layer x Area of layer Fig. 7.4 MEabout the neutral axis. Let this moment of inertia be I.
E
= a x dA

E 0 --Ex y x/ or T'r
= £ xyxdA r

But from equation (7.2), we have

Total force on the beam section is obtained by integrating the above equation. aE

.'. Total force on the beam section yR

= I"! *y xdA M _ a = E_ ...(7.4)
“
R
Iy

= |jyxdA (v E and R is constant) The equation (7.4) is known as bending equation.

In equation (7.4), the different quantities are expressed in consistent units as given

But for pure bending, there is no force on the section of the beam (or force is zero). below :

Ef M mmNis expressed in I in mnr1
“J y
;

xdA ^ 0 mma is expressed in N/mm2 ; y in

~j^as cannot be zero and E is expressed in N/mm2 ; R in mm.

or Jy x dA = 0 j 7.5.2. Condition of Simple Bending. The equation (7.4) is applicable to a member

Nowy x dA represents the moment of area dA about neutral axis. Hence fy xdA repre- which is subjected to a constant bending moment and the member is absolutely free from
sents the moment of entire area of the section about neutral axis. But we know that moment of
shear force. But in actual practice, a member is subjected to such loading that the B.M. varies
any area about an axis passing through its centroid, is also equal to zero. Hence neutral axis
from section to section and also the shear force is not zero. But shear force is zero at a section
coincides with the centroida! axis. Thus the centroidal axis of a section gives the position of
where bending moment is maximum. Hence the condition of simple bending may be assumed
neutral axis. to be satisfied at such a section. Hence the stresses produced due to maximum bending mo-

7.5.1. Moment of Resistance. Due to pure bending, the layers above the N.A. are ment, are obtained from equation (7.4) as the shear forces at these sections are generally zero.
Hence the theory and equations discussed in the above articles are quite sufficient and give
subjected to compressive stresses whereas the layers below the N.A. are subjected to tensile results which enables the engineers to design beams and structures and calculate their stresses
stresses. Due to these stresses, the forces will be acting on the layers. These forces will have
and strains with a reasonable degree of approximation where B.M. is maximum.
moment about the N.A. The total moment of these forces about the N.A. for a section is known
as moment of resistance of that section. 7.6. BENDING STRESSES IN SYMMETRICAL SECTIONS

The force on the layer at a distancey from neutral axis in Fig. 7.4 is given by equation (i ), as The neutral axis (N.A.) of a symmetrical section (such as circular, rectangular or square)
lies at a distance of <7/2 from the outermost layer of the section where d is the diametei (for a
Force on layer xjx dA circular section) or depth (for a rectangular or a square section). There is no stress at the
neutral axis. But the stress at a point is directly proportional to its distance from the neutral
Moment of this force about N.A.
axis. The maximum stress tai.es place at the outermost layer. For a simply supported beam,
= Force on layer x y there is a compressive stress above the neutral axis and a tensile stress below it. If we plot

E these stresses, we will get a figure as shown in Fig. 7.5.
= -- xy xdA xy

= --- xyJ 2 xtM

R

298 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 299

Problem 7.2. Calculate the maximum stress * induced in a cast iron pipe of external

mmdiameter 40 mm, of internal diameter 20 and of length 4 metre when the pipe is supported

Nat its ends and carries a point load of 80 at its centre.

Sol. Given : D = 40 mm
External dia., d = 20 mm
Internal dia., L = 4 m = 4 x 1000 = 4000 mm
Length, W = 80 N
Point load,

In case of simply supported beam carrying a point load at the centre, the maximum
bending moment is at the centre of the beam.

Pig. 7.5

A mm mmProblem 7.1. steel plate of width 120
and of thickness 20 is bent into a

circular arc of radius 10 m. Determine the maximum stress induced and the bending moment

which will produce the maximum stress. Take E - 2 x 10s N/mm2.

Sol. Given : b = 120 mm
Width of plate, t = 20 mm
Thickness of plate,

3 120 x20 4
bt
mm, .

I 8
.'. Moment of inertia, = = = x 104 4

Radius of curvature. 12 12
Young’s modulus.
mmmR = 10 = 10 x 103 Fig. 7.6

E = 2 x 105 N/mm2 WxL

Let o = Maximum stress induced, and AAnd maximum B.M. =

M = Bending moment. 4

_yc~_= _E_ w.'. Maxi. mum B.M. = 80x4000 = 8 x 104 Nmm

Using equation (7.2), R 4

M = 8 x 104 Nmm

0 =—xy ...W Fig. 7.6 (b) shows the cross-section of the pipe.

Moment of inertia of hollow pipe,

Equation (t) gives the stress at a distance y from N.A. /=£[*-*]

Stress will be maximum, when y is maximum. Buty will be maximum at the top layer or ~= t 4 °4 - 204 ] = [2560000 - 160000]
64 64
bottom layer.

t= 20
T mmymax =2
= 10 - mm= 117809.7 4

Now equation (i) can be written as Now using equation (7.4),

Ma

I ~
y

N/mmmm2x 10s 2 wheny is maximum, stress will be maximum. Buty is maximum at the top layer from the N.A.
.
— 10 X 103Q rx\ 10 = 200 J. II Ans. J Yymax = D = 40 = 20 mm

From equation (7.4), we have

M__E_

IR

M^ —E 2x10 s
= R x /T = t x8x 10 J
10 x 10 3

= 16 x 105 N mm = 1.6 kNm. Ans.

300 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams 301
The above equation (i) can be written as

ymax 13.58 N/mm2. Ans.

M

y * y,nax

8 X 10 4 X 20

117809.7

7.7. SECTION MODULUS

Section modulus is defined as the ratio of moment of inertia of a section about the neutral

axis to the distance of the outermost layer from the neutral axis. It is denoted by the symbol Z.
Hence mathematically section modulus is given by,

Z= _i_ ...(7.5)

y max

where I = M.O.I. about neutral axis

and ymax = Distance of the outermost layer from the neutral axis.
From equation (7.4), we have

Ma

Iy

The stress a will be maximum, when y is maximum. Hence above equation can be

written as

M - amax . Z -l'*'

MIn the above equation, is the maximum bending moment (or moment of resistance
offered by the section). Hence moment of resistance offered the section is maximum when

section modulus Z is maximum. Hence section modulus represent the strength of the section.

7.8. SECTION MODULUS FOR VARIOUS SHAPES OR BEAM SECTIONS

1. Rectangular Section b

Moment of inertia of a rectangular section about an j

axis through its C.G. (or through N.A.) is given by, d/2

Distance of outermost layer from N.A. is given by,

_~ d

y max 2
Section modulus is given by.

Fig. 7.7

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302 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams

mmSection of beam is 40 x 60 mm. H-40 mm-H Max. B.M. for a simply supported beam carrying uniformly distributed load as shown in

Width of beam, b = 40 mm Fig. 7.11 is at the centre of the beam. It is given by

Depth of beam, d = 60 mm M = wxl?wx82 . Lr = 8o m)i
=
(v

88

= 8w Nm = 8«j x 1000 Nmm

= 8000u> Nmm (v 1 m = 1000 mm)

Now using equation (7.6), we get

M= 2

or 8000ut = 120 x 2000000

120 gQQQ 0000

w= =: 30 Xx 1000 N/m = 30 kN/m. Ans.

mmProblem 7.5. A rectangular beam 300 deep is simply supported over a span of

4 metres. Determine the uniformly distributed load per metre which the beam may carry, if

Fig. 7.10 ( a mmthe bending stress should not exceed 120 N/mm2. Take I = 8 x 10s 4

.

Fig. 7.10

(Annamalai University, 1991)

Fig. 7.10 (a) shows the section of the beam. Sol. Given : d = 300 mm
Section modulus of a rectangular section is given by equation (7.7). Depth, L=4m
Span,
6^ = 40x60l = 24000mm3
Max. bending stress, am_a„x = 120 N/mm2
66 „ mmMoment w/m length
* T = „ x 10° 4,
Maximum bending moment for a cantilever shown in Fig. 7.10 is at the fixed end. 1 8 j
of inertia,
M=WxL= 2000 x 2 x 103 = 4 x 106 Nmm C
Let, w = U.D.L. per metre length over the
— 2m
Let omax = Stress at the failure beam in N/m. “ B
4 2m 4m
Using equation (7.6), we get The bending stress will be maximum, where ‘
bending moment is maximum. For a simply < Filgg.' 7.11(6) -
M^omax .Z supported beam carrying U.D.L., the bending
moment is maximum at the centre of the beam 2w 2w
M_ 4 x 10 6 C[t.e., at point of Fig. 7.11 (6)]
= 166.67 N/mm2. Ans.
°max z - 24000

mm mmProblem 7.4. A rectangular beam 200 wide is simply supported
deep and 300

over a span of 8 m. What uniformly distributed load per metre the beam may carry, if the Max. B.M. = 2w x 2 - 2w x 1

bending stress is not to exceed 120 N/mm2. = 4w - 2w M — — —~ —(

Sol. Given : !
Depth of beam, xwx LT 2 x 4A 2
Width of beam, d = 200 mm w/m length = 2w Nm Also w = 16w 1
Length of beam, b = 300 mm -
L=8m L = = 2ut

88

* = 2w x 1000 Nmm

VL Mor = 2000k; Nmm
g
Max. bending stress, Now using equation (7.6), we get
* —M-o
omax = 120N/mm2 maxxZ ...(i)
Let w = Uniformly distributed load per
Fig. 7.11
m length over the beam
wh, ere Z7 = 1 8x10' — mmfv ymax = d = 300 =-- 11C50„

300 mm =

(Fig. 7.11 (a) shows the section of the beam). _4 ymtLX 150 l 22 )

Section modulus for a rectangular section is given by equa- Hence above equation (i) becomes as

tion (7.7). 200 2000000w = 120 x 8x 10

mm300 x 200“* 3 150
= 2000000
or W ~_ 120 x 8 x 10 6 = 3200 N/m. Ans.
Fig. 7.11 (o)
2000 x 150

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304 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 305

mm mm mProblem 7.6. A square beam 20 Maximum B.M. for a cantilever
x 20 in section and 2 long is supported at the

Nends. The beam fails when a point load of 400 is applied at the centre of the beam. What —= = — x = 4.5w Nm = 4.5 x lOOOtu Nmm
mmuniformly distributed load per metre length will break a cantilever of the same material 40
22
mmwide, 60 deep and 3 m long ?
M- 4.5 x IOOOuj Nmm
400 N
Sol. Given : Now using equation (7.6), we get
I
M=omax .Z
Depth of beam, d- 20 mm r* .
or 4.5 x IOOOio = 150 x 24000
Width of beam, b = 20 mm —< 2 m
Length of beam, L=2m
150 x 24000
W = 400 N w = 8o0n0n ... .
Point load,
N/m. Ans.

7 ^2 4.5 x 1000

In this problem, the maximum stress for the AProblem 7.7. beam is simply supported and carries a uniformly distributed load of

simply supported beam is to be calculated first. As the material of the cantilever is same as 40 kN/m run over the whole span. The section of the beam is rectangular having depth as

that of simply supported beam, hence maximum stress for the cantilever will also be same as 500 mm. If the maximum stress in the material of the beam is 120 N/mm2 and moment of

that of simply supported beam. mminertia of the section is 7 x 10s 4 find the span of the beam.
,
20 mlTI *
Pig. 7.12 (a) shows the section of beam. j*
Sol. Given :
The section modulus for the rectangular section of simply sup-
U.D.L., w = 40 kN/m = 40 x 1000 N/m
ported beam is given by equation (7.71. 20 Depth,
d ~ 500 mm
Z„ = bd 2o = 20 x 20 2o = 4000 mrrr, mm
Max. stress, om(K = 120 N/mm2
|
6 -6 3 I M.O.I. of section, mm1 = 1 x 10s 4

Max. B.M. for a simply supported beam carrying a point load Fig. 7.12 (a) Let L = Span of simply supported beam.

at the centre (as shown in Fig. 7.12) is given by,

M= mxL = 400x2 =20QNm Section modulus of the section is given by equation (7.5), as
44
= 200 x 1000 = 200000 Nmm I

Let omax = Max. stress induced ^where yntox = = mm; 250

Now using equation (7.6), we get mmZ =
= 28 x 105 3
M =°max- Z
250
4000
or 200000 == omax x ----- The maximum B.M. for a simply supported beam, carrying a U.D.L. over the whole span

— —amax = — —w I
20000—0- x3 = 1, 5c0n N//, mmmm-,2
is at the centre of the beam and is equal to
4000
Vw . if 40000 x
Now let us consider the cantilever as shown in A
88
Fig. 7.13. /
/ : 5000L2 Nm = 5000L2 x 1000 Nmm
mLet w = Uniformly distributed load per run.
Now using equation (7.6), we get
Maximum stress will be same as in case of sim- 3m *
M = 0max . Z
ply supported beam. FFi'gg.' 77.1133„
5000 x 1000 x L2 = 120 x 28 x 105
omax = 150 N/mm2 H-40 mm-*»l
2 _ 120 x 28 x 10 5 = 2.4 x 28
mmWidth of cantilever, b = 40 A
mmDepth of cantilever, d = 60 5000x1000
1
mLength of cantilever, L = 3 mL = J2.4 x 28 = 8.197 say 8.20 m. Ans.

Fig. 7.13 (a) shows the section of cantilever beam. mm Problem 7 .8. A timber beam ofrectangular section is to support a load of20 kN uniformly

—Section modulus of rectangular section of cantilever = —bd 2 1 mdistributed over a span of 3.6 when beam is simply supported. If the depth of section is to be
N/mmtwice the breadth, and the stress in the timber is not to exceed 7
2 find the dimensions of

,

mm40 x 60 4 = 24000 3 Fig. 7.13 (a) the cross-section.

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306 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams 307

How would you modify the cross-section of the beam, if it carries a concentrated load of 3 X 18000 X 1000 : 3.85714 x 106
20 kN placed at the centre with the same ratio of breadth to depth ?
Mb = (3.85714 x 108 ) = 156.82 mm, Ans.
Sol. Given :
Total load, W = 20 kN = 20 x 1000 N and d = 2 x 156.82 = 313.64 mm. Ans.
Span,
mL = 3.6 A mProblem 7.9. timber beam of rectangular section of length 8 is simply supported.

Max. stress, °max = 7 N/mm2 The beam carries a U.D.L. of 12 kN/m run over the entire length and a point load of 10 kN at 3
Let
Then depth, mmb = Breadth of beam in metre from the left support. If the depth is two times the width and the stress in the timber is not
d = 26 mm
to exceed 8 Nlmm2 find the suitable dimensions of the section.
,

Section modulus of rect angular beam = — Sol. Given : L=8m
Length,
6
w = 12 kN/m = 12000 N/m
——L, = U.D.L.,
b x 2 2 3 Point load, W = 10 kN = 10000 N
(2b)
= mm*35

66 Depth of beam = 2 x Width of beam

Maximum B.M., when the simply supported beam carries a U.D.L. over the entire span,

or —WL d = 26
wL2
. Stress, amax = 8 N/mm2
—— —is at the centre of the beam and is equal to
M— 8 8
„- WL 20000x3.6 = 9000 Nm First calculate the section where B.M. is maximum. Where B.M. is maximum, the shear

= force will be zero. Now the equations of pure bending can be used. For doing this, calculate the

88 reactions RA and RB as shown in Fig. 7.14.

= 9000 x 1000 Nmm

Now using equation (7.6), we get

M = amax . Z

2b3

—or 9000 x 1000 = 7 x

63 = 3X9000X 1000 = 1.92857 x 10«
7x2
or

Fig. 7.14

b = (1.92857 x 10 6 ) 1/3 Taking moments about A, we get

mm= 124.47 say 124.5 mm. Ans. Rg x 8 = 12000 x 8 x 4 + 10000 x 3
12000 x 32 + 30000 = 51750 N
and d = 2b = 2 x 124.5 = 249 mm. Ans.

Dimension of the section when the beam carries a point load at the centre.

WB.M. is maximum at the centre and it is equal to xL Ra = Total load - RB
when the beam carries a point = (12000 x 8 + 10000) - 51750 = 54250 N

4

load at the centre. Now S.F. at A = + RA = + 54250 N

W Nmx L 20000 x 3,6 NS.F. just L.H.S. at C = 54250 - 12000 x 3 = + 18250
= 18000
44 NS.F. just R.H.S. of C = 18250 - 10000 = 8250

= 18000 x 1000 Nmm S.F. at B =-RB = - 51750 N

= 7 N/mm2 The S.F. is changing sign between section CB and hence at some section in C and B the

.

( v In this case also d = 26) S.F. will be zero.

Using equation (7.6), we get Let S.F. is zero at x metre from B.

M = omax.Z Equating the S.F. at this section to zero, we have

18000 x 1000 = 7 x 12000 xx- B = 0
12000 xx - 51750 = 0

m51750

* “ 12000 :4.3125

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STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 309

mMaximum B.M. will occur at 4.3125 from B. Problem 7.11. An I-section shown in Fig. 7.16, is simply supported over a span of 12 m.

If the maximum permissible bending stress is 80 N/mm2 what concentrated load can be carried
,

Maximum B.M. :M = Rb x 4.3125 - 12000 x 4.3125 x mat a distance of 4 from one support ?

= 51750 x 4.3125 - 111585.9375 Sol. Given : W momax = 80 N/mm2
Bending stress,
NmmNm= 111585.9375 Let = Concentrated load carried at a distance of 4 from support B
= 111585.9375 x 1000
in Newton
Section modulus for rectangular beam is given by,

b x (26r To find the maximum bending moment (which will be j 100 mm ]

6 at point C where concentrated load is acting), first calculate f17^mm \~
the reactions RA and RB . tt
Now using equation (7.6), we get ' !
Taking moments about point A, we get I
M Z= ctmax .
WRb x 12 = x 8 — 7 5 mm
j*—-

111585.9375 x 1000 = 8 x

3x 111585.9375x 1000 B 12 3

= 20.9223 x 10 6 ra = w-rb = w- 3

b = (20.9223 x lO6) 1 '3 = 275.5 mm. Ans. 3

°.nd d = 2 x 275.5 = 551 mm. Ans. B.M. at point C = hJtA x8=yWx80 = -8 WNm
AProblem 7.10. rolled steel joist of I section has the dimensions : as shown in Fig. 7.15.
But B.M. at C is maximum 11.5 mm
This beam ofI section carries a u.d.l. of 40 kN/m run on a span of 10 m, calculate the maximum .-. Maximum B.M.,
T
tress produced due to bending.
Fig. 7.16
Sol. Given M = —8 WNm = —8 Wx 1000 Nmm
33
u.d.l., w = 40 kN/m = 40000 N/m ^ 200 mm ^ i = —80—0—0 f Nmm

Span, L = 10 m 1

Moment of inertia about the neutral axis | 1 2r0j-mm~r

200 x 400 3 (200 - 10) x 360 3 || Now find the moment of inertia of the given I-sec-

I tion about the N.A.

j. r 100 x 225 s (100-7.5) x(225 -2 xll.5) 3

.

12 12 360 mm

= 1066666666- 738720000 N — 400 mm 3

= 327946666 mm4 — A = 94921875 - 92.5 x (202)

Maximum B.M. is given by, 511,1

M=,, wxL2 40000 xlO 2 i— mm= 94921875 - 63535227.55 = 31386647.45 4

8" 8 Now using the relation,

= 500000 Nm j _±_ M_a
T'y
= 500000 x 1000 Nmm 20 mm

= 5 x 10s Nmm I I _A_

T"

Now using the relation, Fig. 7.15 hi _ ® max
1 ymax
Ma

J where ymax = —r~ - 112.5 mm.
I Now substituting the known values, we get

M_ 5 x 10 8 : 200 mm)
Xymax ~
31386647.45 112.6
1 327946666
80 3
304.92 N/mmz. Ans.
H^5
W= ^ 31386647 - 45 x 8369.77 N. Ans.

D

:

310 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 311

Problem 7.12. Two circular beams where one is solid of diameter D and other is a DSubstituting the value of 2 in equation Hi), we get
;
D Dhollow of outer dia.
and inner dia. , are of the same length, same material and of same Section modulus of solid shaft _ DxD _ DxD
0 0
a ;

weight. Find the ratio of section modulus of these circular beams. (2D0 2 -
D D D DSection modulus of hollow shaft 2 2
0 + 2- 2
)
Sol. Given 0

DSection 2
Dia. of solid beam =D modulus of hollow shaft _ 2D S -
0 _
D DSection modulus of solid shaft Dx Dq
Dias, of hollow beam = D„ and D x
Ol
0
Let L = Length of each beam (same length)
=2 D D AnS'
W = Weight of each beam (same weight) *
0

mm mmProblem 7.13. A water main of500
p = Density of the material of each shaft (same material) internal diameter and 20 thick is running

Now weight of solid beam = p x g x Area of section x L mfull. The water main is ofcast iron and is supported at two points 10 apart. Find the maximum

stress in the metal. The cast iron and water weigh 72000 N/m3 and 10000 N/m3 respectively.

= p x g x — D2 x L (Annamalai University, 1990)

Weight of hollow beam = p x g x Area of section x L Sol. Given :

Internal dia., mmD, = 500 m= 0.5

D= P x g x t = 20 mm
L[D 2 - z x Thickness of pipe,
0
; ] D mm m0

But the weights are same .-. Outer dia., = D + 2 x ( = 500 + 2 x 20 = 540 = 0.-54
;

Weight density of cast iron = 72000 N/m3

P xg x ~D2 xL = pxgx — [D 2- D 2 x L Weight density of water = 10000 N/m3

; ]

D2 = D 2 - D 2 ^D =^ m— D —=
0 Internal area of pipe 2 = x 0.5 2 = 0.1960 2

Now section modulus of solid section, ,.

4‘ 4

This is also equal to the area of water section.

[See equation (7.9)] Area of water section m= 0.196 2

JT

— D nmo=
4
And section modulus of hollow section, Outer area of pipe JT» 2

t=2r» x 0.542

„« 4

[See equation (7.10)]

^ W= 32 + D HD2 2 -D 2
0
]

Section modulus of solid section

Section modulus of hollow section

-D- [D02 + D? ] [D02 2

]

D3 x D D x D0 x D2
0

2 ] [D0 2 -
A AID0 2 + 2 A A[D0 2 +
] 22 - 2 Fig. 7.17
]
][^o

_ AxPqxCPqS-A 2 D[ - D„? — D — D.-. Area of pipe section =
] 2= 2 from equation A.2- 2
0 v„
-a[D 2 (t)] A 1,
0
+ a- ](d0 2 )

A - m- - - 2
[D 2 D, 2 = [0.542 - 0.52 ] = 0.0327
4
4 u ]

A)(A 2 +, r>2\ *

Also from equation (i), ...(ii)

D2 = D 2 - D 2 or Moment of inertia of the pipe section about neutral axis,
fl
UV D ~ mm64 10 9
D 2 = D 2 -D2 - J= [540 4 - 500 4 = 1.105 x 4
;0 3
u 1 64 ]

Let us now find the weight of pipe and weight of water for one metre length.

,312 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 313

Weight of the pipe for one metre run Sol. Given :

= Weight density of cast iron x Volume of pipe MMax. B.M., - 40 MN mm = 40 x 106 Nmm

= 72000 x [Area of pipe section x Length] Let us first calculate the C.G. of the section. Let y is the distance of the C.G. from the

= 72000 x 0.0327 x 1 (v Length = 1 m) bottom face. The section is symmetrical about y-axis and hence y is only to be calculated.

= 2354 N Then,
where
Weight of the water for one metre run A A- _ iyi + 2y% + -^3^3

= Weight density of water x Volume of water AA(A, + 2 + 3 )

. = 10000 x (Area of water section x Length) mmAj - Area of bottom flange = 130 x 50 = 6500 2

= 10000 x 0.196 x 1 = 1960 N y = Distance of C.G. of Aj from bottom face
t

.'. Total weight on the pipe for one metre run —= 50 = 25 mm
2
= 2354 + 1960 = 4314 N

mmA = = 2
2
Hence the above weight is the U.D.L. (uniformly distributed load) on the pipe. The = Area of web 200 x 50 10000

maximum bending moment due to U.D.L. is w x L2!8, where w - Rate of U.D.L. = 4314 N per Ay 2 = Distance of C.G. of from bottom face

metre run. 2

Maximum bending moment due to U.D.L., —= 50 + —200 = 150 mm

——M,, = wxL2 = 4314 xlO 2 mmA = Area of top flange = 200 x 50 = 10000 2

(, v Lr = 10 m), 3

Ay3 = Distance of C.G. of from bottom face

3

= 53925 Nm = 53925 x 103 N mm —50

—M-o— = 50 + 200 + = 275 mm.
. A
XNTow •

using

The stress will be maximum, when y is maximum. But maximum value of

y : 270 mm.

2 2

„„ = 270 mm

Maxi. mum stress, =yx^=M 53925 x 10 s
'*
om„
! ibsTlO5

= 13.18 N/mm2. Ans.

" 9. BENDING STRESS IN UNSYMMETRICAL SECTIONS

In case of symmetrical sections, the neutral axis passes through the geometrical centre — —|« 1 30 mm )

y c the section. But in case of unsymmetrical sections such as L, T sections, the neutral axis

aoes not pass through the geometrical centre of the section. Hence the value ofy for the topmost

layer or bottom layer of the section from neutral axis will not be same. For finding the bending Fig. 7.18

./ess in the beam, the bigger value ofy is used. As the neutral axis passes through the centre 6500 x 25 + 10000 x 150 + 10000 x 275

of gravity of the section, hence in unsymmetrical sections, first the centre of gravity is calculated 6500 + 10000 + 10000
the manner as explained in chapter 5.

Problem 7.14. A cast iron bracket subject to bending has the cross-section ofl-fonn with 162500 + 1500000 + 2750000

r nequal flanges. The dimensions of the section are shown in Fig. 7.18. Find the position of the 26500

neutral axis and moment of inertia of the section about the neutral axis. If the maximum bend- mm_ 4412500 = 166.51
MNing moment on the section is 40
mm, determine the maximum bending stress. What is the 26500
mmHence neutral axis is at a distance of 166.51
ture of the stress ? from the bottom face. Ans.

):

314 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams 315

Moment of inertia of the section about the N.A. and the distance of C.G. from the bottom fibre

/ = /j + /2 + / - y = 166.51 mm
3
mmHence we shall take the value of y = 166.51
where /, = M.O.I. of bottom flange about N.A. for maximum bending stress.

= M.O.I. of bottom flange about an axis passing through its C.G. Now using the equation

A+ x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.) 2 Mo
X =

130 x 50 J Iy
+ 6500 x (166.51 -25) 2
40xl ° S - x 166.51 = 23.377 N/mm2
mm= 1354166.67 + 130163020 = 131517186.6 4
I 284907234.9

.-. Maximum bending stress

= 23.377 N/mm2. Ans.

This stress will be compressive. In case of cantilevers, upper layer is subjected to tensile

stress, whereas the lower layer is subjected to compressive stress.

AProblem 7.15. cast iron beam is of I-section as shown in Fig. 7.20. The beam is simply

N/mmsupported on a span of 5 metres. If the tensile stress is not to exceed 20 2 find the safe

,

uniformly load which the beam can carry. Find also the maximum compressive stress.

Fig. 7.19

Similarly I2 = M.O.I. of web about N.A.

50 x 200 3 (166.51 -y2 )2
= +,

^2

= 50 X ^°°- + 10000 (166.51 - 150) 2

1

= 33333333.33 + 272580.1 Fig. 7.20

mm= 33605913.43 4

/ = M.O.I. of top flange about N.A. Sol. Given L=5m
3 Length of beam,

200 x 50 3 Maximum tensile stress, a = 20 N/mm2
t
A12 + 3 .(y 3 - 166.51)2
First calculate the C.G. of the section. Let T is the distance of the C.G. from the bottom
200 x 50 3
face. As the section is symmetrical about y-axis, hence y is only to be calculated.
—^= ' + 10000 x (275 - 166.51)2
mm= 2083333.33 + 117700801 = 119784134.3 4 A^- _ AA+ 2y2 + 3 y3
Now A A( Aj + 2 + 3 )

I = I + I +I = 131517186.6 + 33605913,43 + 119784134.3 — —(160 x 40) .
3
l 2

mm= 284907234.9 4 Ans. + (200 x 20) f 40 + + (80 x 20) (40 + 200 +

. ^

Now distance of C.G. from the upper top fibre .

mm= 300 - y = 300 - 166.51 = 133.49 160 x 40 + 200 x 20 + 80 x 20

316 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 317

128000 + 560000 + 400000 1088000 w x 25 x 1000 s 3125 w Nmm
mm6400 + 4000 + 1600
" 12000 = 90 66 88

mm mmN.A. lies at a distance of 90.66 Equating the two values of M, given by equation (t) and Hi), we get
from the bottom face or 260 - 90.66 = 169.34

from the top face. 3125w = 21300389.85

Now moment of inertia of the section about N-axis is given by, 21300389.85

I = I + Ii+ I w = = 6816.125 N/m. Ans.
a
l o J-ZD

where /j = M.O.I. of bottom flange about N.A. Maximum Compressive Stress

= M.O.I. of bottom flange about its C.G. + A, Distance of extreme top fibre from N.A.,

x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.) 2 mmyc = 169.34

160 x 40 d M = 21300389.85
+ 160 x 40 x (90.66 - 20) 2
I = 96554667.21

mm= 853333.33 + 31954147.84 = 32807481.17 4 Let a = Max. compressive stress

/2 = M.O.I. of web about N.A. Using the relation,
= M.O.I. of web about its C.G. + A,
x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.)2

20 x 2004 yxy NW.o
+ 200 x 20 x (140 - 90.66) 2 c
21300389.85
mm= 13333333.33 + 9737742.4 = 23071075.73 4 = = x 169.34 = 37.357 Ans.

c

: M.O.I. of top flange about N.A. AProblem 7.16. cast iron beam is of T-section as shown in Fig. 7.21. The beam is

A= M.O.I. of top flange about its C.G. + simply supported on a span of 8 m. The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kN/m
3 length on the entire span. Determine the maximum tensile and maximum compressive stresses.
x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.)2

—= 80 x 203 + 80 x 20 x (250 - 90.66) 2

mm= 53333.33 + 40622776.96 = 40676110.29 4

mmI = 32807481.17 + 23071075.75 + 40676110.29 = 96554667.21 4

.

For a simply supported beam, the tensile stress will be at the extreme bottom fibre and

compressive stress will be at the extreme top fibre.

Here maximum tensile stress = 20 N/mm2

Hence for the maximum tensile stress,

y = 90.66 mm

[i.e., y is the distance of the extreme bottom fibre (where the tensile stress is maximum) from

the N.A.]

Ma
=
Using the relation.
Iy

M= — x/ Fig. 7.21

y Sol. Given :
Length,
20 (v ao==oa,== 20 N/mm2) L=8m
= x 96554667.21 t'

90.66 U.D.L., w = 1.5 kN/m = 1500 N/m

= 21300389.85 Nmm To find the position of the N.A., the C.G. of the section is to be calculated first. The C.G.

Let w = Uniformly distributed load in N/m on the simply supported beam.

will be lying on the y-y axis.

The maximum B.M. is at the centre and equal to Let y = Distance of the C.G. of the section from the bottom

-. R)
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
bending stresses in beams 319
318

y Y(100 x 20> x f80 +
AyA- + 2 yz + 80 * 20 *
I1
]

y~ A + A (100 x2)t (80 x 20)
l 2

—— mm=
180000 + 64000 - 244000 = „„ „„
67.77

2000 + 1600 3600
mm mm... n.A. lies at a distance of 67.77
from the bottom face or 100 - 67 .77 = 32.23

from the top face.

Now moment of inertia of the section about N.A. is given by,

I-h + h

where I\ = M.O.I. of top flange about N.A.

A= M.O.I. of top flange about its C.G. + x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.)2

l

= l°P/39l + (100 x 20) x (32.23 - 10)2 Fig. 7.22

mm= 66666.7 + 988345.8 = 1055012.5 4 Taking moments about A, we get

/2 = M.O.I. of web about N.A. N.A.) 2 Rb x 3 = 12 x 2
= M.O.I. of web about its C.G.
+ A x (Distance of its C.G. from
2
—,=r— =8kN RA = W-
20 x 80 3 + (80 x 20) x (67.77 - 40)2 and e = 12 - 8 = 4 kN
o

B.M. at X-X = Ra x 1.5 = 4 x 1.5 = 6 kNm

mm= 853333.3 + 1233876.6 = 2087209.9 4 = 6 x 1000 Nm = 6000 x 1000 Nmm

mmI = 4
= I1+ I = 1055012.5 + 2087209.9 3142222.4 = 6000,000 Nmm
.
2 M = 6000,000 Nmm

For a simply supported beam, the maximum tensile stress will be at the extreme bottom

fibre and maximum compressive stress will be at the extreme top fibre. Now find the position of N.A. of the section of the beam. This can be obtained if we know

Maximum B.M. is given by, the position .of C.G. of the section.

wx L2 = 1500 x82
M — Nm=
. Let y = Distance of the C.G. of the section from the bottom edge

= ,12000

88 A,y—= A- 2 y2 (Negative sign is due to cut out part)
x
= 12000 x 1000 = 12000000 Nmm
Ai - Ag
Now using the relation
Mo —— M= — or a — x y —™}(150 x 100) x 75 - (75 x 50) x (5b0o +

Iy 1 1 2J

(i) For maximum tensile stress, 150x 100-75x50

mmy - Distance of extreme bottom fibre from N.A. = 67.77 1125000-328125 mm796875
= 70.83
15000 - 3750 11250
12 00000
= ? x 67.77 = 258.81 N/mm2. Ans. mmHence N.A. will lie at a distance of 70.83
- from the bottom edge or 150 - 70.83 =

3142222.4 mm79.17

(ii) For maximum compressive stress, from the top edge as shown in Fig. 7.23.

mmy = Distance of extreme top fibre from N.A. = 32.23 Now the moment of inertia of the section about N.A. is given by,

—°a - x yJ _ 120000Q0 x 32.23 = 123.08 N/mm2. Ans.
3142222.4
where = M.O.I. of outer rectangle about N.A.

mProblem 7.17. A simply supported beam of length 3 carries a point load of 12 kN at a A= M.O.I. of rectangle 100 x 150 about its C.G. +
1
distance of2m from left support. The cross-section of the beam is shown in Fig. 7.22 (b). Deter- x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.)2

mine the maximum tensile and compressive stress at X-X.

Sol. Given : 100 x 150 4
+ 100 x 150 x (75 - 70.83 2
W = 12 kN = 12000 N
Point load,

First find the B.M. at X-X. And to do this first calculate reactions RA and Rs . mm: 28125000 + 260833.5 = 28385833.5 4

—

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 321
320

I = M.O.I. of cut out rectangular part about N.A. proportional to the distances of the most distant tensile and compressive fibres from the neu-

A= M.O.I. of cut out part about its C.G. + 2 100 mm tral axis. Hence for the purposes of economy and weight reduction the material should be

x (Distance of its C.G. from N.A.)2 ] concentrated as much as possible at the greatest distance from the neutral axis. This idea is

-H — —}25 |« 50 25 \* put into practice, by providing beams of I-section, where the flanges alone with-stand almost

all the bending stress.

= + 50 x 75 We know the relation :
-Mo T MM= -
12 M
^^-xxff5500 + a = xJ-j7j-z
V 70.83] or

^

= 1757812.5 + 1042083.375 where Z = Section modulus.
For a given cross-section, the maximum stress to which the section is subjected due to a
mm= 2799895.875 4
given bending moment depends upon the section modulus of the section. If the section modu-
I = /j - 12 = 28385833.5 - 2799895.875 lus is small, then the stress will be more. There are some cases where an increase in the
sectional area does not result in a decrease in stress. It may so happen that in some cases a
mm= 25585937.63 4 slight increase in the area may result in a decrease in section modulus which result in an
increase of stress to resist the same bending moment.
The bottom edge of the section will be subjected
Problem 7.18. Three beams have the same length, same allowable bending stress and
to tensile stress whereas the top edge will be subjected Fig. 7.23 the same bending moment. The cross-section of the beams are a square, rectangle with depth
mmto compressive stress. The top edge is at 79.17 twice the width and a circle. Find the ratios of weights of the circular and the rectangular
from beams with respect to square beams.

mmN.A. whereas bottom edge is 70.83 from N.A. Sol. Given :

Now using the relation, Fig. 7.24 shows a square, a rectangular and a circular section.

M _G

M

y0 = x y

mm(i) For maximum tensile stress, y = 70.83

.-. Maximum tensile stress,

—p=
6000000 x 700.83 =: 16.60 N/mm 2 Ans.
.

25585937.63

(ii) For maximum compressive stress,

y = 79.17 mm.

.-. Maximum compressive stress,

M 6000000 x 79.17 = 18.56 N/min2. (a) (b) fc)

25585937.63 Fig. 7.24

7.10. STRENGTH OF A SECTION Let x = Side of a square beam
b - Width of rectangular beam
The strength of a section means the moment of resistance offered by the section and
moment of resistance is given by, 26 = Depth of the rectangular beam
d = Diameter of a circular section.
M = a x. Z [••• « M = ^x/ = ox2whereZ = £|
The moment of resistance of a beam is given by,
Mwhere = Moment of resistance
M Z- o x.
a = Bending stress, and
where Z = Section modulus.
Z = Section modulus.
For a given value of allowable stress, the moment of resistance depends upon the section As ali the three beams have the same allowable bending stress 0( ), and same bending
moment (M), therefore the section modulus (Z) of the three beams must be equal.
modulus. The section modulus, therefore, represents the strength of the section. Greater the

value of section modulus, stronger will be the section.

The bending stress at any point in any beam section is proportional to its distance from
the neutral axis. Hence the maximum tensile and compressive stresses in a beam section aie

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS . bending stresses in beams 323
(v b = d = x)
Section modulus of a square beam AProblem 7.19. beam is of square section of the side ’a’. If the permissible bending

stress is ‘o’, find the moment of resistance when the beam section is placed such that (i) two

6d 3 sides are horizontal, (ii) one diagonal is vertical. Find also the ratio of the moments of the

= - = JJL x.x 3 X —2 resistance of the section in the two positions. (Bangalore University, July 1988)

-

y 12 x Sol. Given :

Bending stress = a

1st Case
Fig. 7.25 (a) shows the square beam section when two sides are horizontal.

Section modulus of a- rectangular beam

bd 3 6 x 3
(26)

12 12 (v d = 26)

d (261

2 l2j

6 x 86 3 2 2
'*
3
12 26

Section modulus of a circular beam

d4 d4 2 3
X~ ltd
jt Jt

64 64 d 32

~d~

2 Fig. 7.25

Equating the section modulus of a square beam with that of a rectangular beam, we get Let IWj = Moment of resistance of the square beam when two sides are horizontal.

Moment of resistance is given by,

M= a x Z

~rj — — v/.AiiAV M - a xZj — (i)
t
6x2 4
where Z - Section modulus
x
b = (0.25)1/3 x = 0.63x •••(*>
ax a3
Equating the section modulus of a square beam with that of a circular beam, we get
_" I 12 a4 2 a3
= _ X=
x3 nd 3
6 “ 32 a/2 12 a 6

13 M, = 0 x —a 3 . Ans. (.ii)

ds = 32xl or d f32\' x = 1A921x 16
6it V6 jiJ
2nd Case
The weights of the beams are proportional to their cross-sectional areas. Hence
Fig: 7.25 (6) shows the square beam section when one diagonal is vertical.

Weight of rectangular beam _ Area of rectangular beam MLet 2 = Moment of resistance of the beam in this position
M2
Weight of square beam Area of square beam = a x Z
2

6 x 26 0.63x x 2 x 0.63x where Z = Section modulus for the section shown in Fig. 7.25 (6).
9

= 0.7938. Ans.

Weight of circular beam Area of circular beam

Weight of square beam Area of square beam

d2 ——M.O.I. of a triangle about its base = . There are two triangles

jr *d Z _ x x (l-1927x) 2
4x 2 ~
~4~ 4x 2

x2

= 1.1172. Ans.

:

BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 325

324 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

.'. Diagonal DB = AC = 2a.

Now moment of inertia of the square ABCD about N.A. (i.e., diagonal BD) is given by
/ = M.O.I. of two triangles ABD and BCD about their base BD

——= 2 x • =2x (Here b = 2a and h=a)

12

6 x -v/2 Section modulus, Z„ Zj (Here ylnax = a)
x
M2 = ax eTTi • Ans‘ 3 ZMOX

Ratio of moment of resistance of the section in two positions

a 4 1 _ _1 3

Problem 7.20. Prove that the moment of a resistance of a beam of square section, with 3 a3

Moment of resistance is given by,

M = oxZ

its diagonal in the plane of bending is increased by flatting top and bottom corners as shown in ilZ = a x Z = a x i a3 = a x 0.3333a 8 —W
xx
—Fig. 7.26 and that the moment of resistance is a maximum when y - 8a
Find the percentage
Now the M.O.I. of the new section with cut off portion (i.e., M.O.I. of DEFBHG) about
.

increase in moment of resistance also. BD DGHthe diagonal
is given by [Refer to Fig. 7.26 (6)].
Sol. Given and HLB ) plus
/ = M.O.I. of four triangles (i.e., triangles DEK, FLB,
about N.A. (i.e-, diagonal BD)
AC AEFFig. 7.26 (a) shows a square section with diagonal vertical. Let the portions and EFHGM.O.I. of rectangle

CGH be cut off. /4 x bh3 EFx EG3 4 x y x 3

2(q - y) * (2y)

ALet = M.O.I. of the square BCD about diagonal B.D. 12 12 (v 1 V[ereb=y,k = y,BF = 2{a-y)mdEG = 2y)

Z = Section modulus of square ABCD M.O.I. of DEFBHG about -/ 4/ ay3_ y4
1
33 3 3 33
M = Moment of resistance of the square ABCD
x and section modulus of new section is given by,

/, = M.O.I. of the new section with cut off portion (i.e

diagonal BD )

Z = Section modulus of new section \ay3 - 4
2
y
M2 = Moment of resistance of the new section. Z„ = j ^ (•• Herey =y)
m(tt

ACIn Fig. 7.26 (a), diagonal = 2a

(2a 7ngy)n= 2(a-y) -TTt o O

= ay z
3

Now moment of resistance of the new section is given by,

m2 = oxz2 = oy.\ q y

The moment of the resistance of the new section will be maximum, if dy - 0.
Hence differentiating equation (ii) w.r.t. y and equating it to zero, we get

~r I cm ~g ay ~ y =0

cf^-a x 2y - 2 =0 ( v o and a are constants)

Fig. 7.26 3y

j

b

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams

~ a x 2y - 3y2 - 0 ( v a cannot be zero) Substituting the value of h2 in equation (i ), we get

3y2 - ~g axy ]=±WZ = ^[d?-b2 2 -b3 l ...(H).

8 ax y 8a In the above equation, d is constant and hence only variable is 6.
3 3xy
Ty= = Now for the beam to be- strongest, the section modulus should be maximum (or Z should

Substituting this value ofy in equation (ii), we get be maximum).

—“= For maximum value of Z,
X Ct X (~^~ f 8a A = a x
dZ „
L9 J db ~°

= a x [1.0535a3 — 0.7023a 3 ] = a x 0.3512 a 3 ...(iv) d \ bd 2 - b 3 0: or d 2 - Zb 2 = „
0
MBut from equation ( i ),
=a x 0.3333 a3 db 6 6

l
Mis more than v And from equation (Hi), it is clear that M., is maximum when
or d2 - 3 b2 = 0 or d2 = 36 2

-.8£l AAns. But from triangle BCD,

y= d2 = b2 + h2

Now increase in moment of resistance Substituting the value of d2 in equation (Hi), we get

M= ; = o x 0.3512 a3 - a x 0.3333 a 2 b2 + h2 = 3 2 or h2 = 26 2

= a x 0.0179 a3 or h = J2 x b

Percentage increase in moment of resistance

_ Increase in moment of resistance or — = J2= 1.414. Ans.
b
Original moment of resistance

——= Numerical Part
ax 0.0719 x a 3 x 100 = 5.37%. Ans. d = 300 mm
0.3333 x a 53- Given,
ax
But for equation (iii), dz = 3 b2 or 36 2 = d 2 = 3002 = 90000
Problem 7.21. Prove that the ratio of depth to width of the strongest beam that can be
— —or
cut from a circular log of diameter d is 1.414. Hence calculate the depth and width of the b 2„ = 90000 = 30000
strongest beam that can be cut of a cylindrical log of wood whose diameter is 300 mm.
-

O

Sol. Given : b - (30000) 1/2 = 173.2 mm. Ans.
.

Dia. oflog = <f ^b ^ From equation (iv).

' Let ABCD be the strongest rectangular section which P.-- ~-.c t h = i/2 x b = 1.414 x 173.2 = 249.95 mm. Ans.
T
can be cut out of the cylindrical log. Z' \ T\

Let b = Width of strongest section. /d \ 7.11. COMPOSITE BEAMS (FLITCHED BEAMS)
d = Depth of strongest section. I
IV A beam made up of two or more different materials assumed to be rigidly connected
Now section modulus of the rectangular section ?
"A together and behaving like a single piece is known as a composite beam or a wooden Hitched
] beam. Fig. 7.27 (a) shows a wooden beam (or timber beam) reinforced by steel plates. This
\ I arrangement is known as composite beam or a Hitched beam. The strain at the common surfaces
will be same for both materials. Also the total moment of resistance will be equal to the sum of
z = T= Fig. 7.27 the moments of individual sections.

In the above equation, b and h are variable. When such a beam is subjected to bending, the bending stresses and hence strains due
From ABCD, b2 + h2 = d2 to bending stresses at a point are proportional to the distance of the point from the common
neutral axis. Consider the composite beam as shown in Fig. 7.27 (a) and let at a distancey from
or h 2 = d 2 ~b 2
the N.A., the stresses in steel and wood are fl and f.2 respectively.

BENDING STRESSES IN SEAMS 329

328 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

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AProblem 7.22. flitched beam consists of a wooden joist 10 cm wide and 20 cm deep
mm msmsittnaeresxeltniee=gmlt.2uhFmexinesn1tdd0resbasNlyss/iotnmwttomhhe2estmaweonoelmdoedpflneoantrtjewoosofisor1ted0issi=s7t1Nanxlctme1h0mioc4f2kN,tfha/iennmcddmotm22hp.0eocscoimrtreedsseepecoptnidaonis.nsgThmaokawexniYomuunmFgissgtrme7sos2d8u.luIfs the
Sol. Given : for

^Let suffix 1 represent steel and suffix 2 repre- 10 cm

sent wooden joist. t
/
Width of wooden joist, b,z = 10 cm yv \ /
V/ '//
Depth of wooden joist, d = 20 cm f/f ''
2
///
Width of one steel plate, = 1 cm

Depth of one steel plate, d = 20 cm ^ / /'yC 20 crTl
l //f i
//, .
Number of steel plates =2

Max. stress in wood, o = 7 N/mm2
2
E for steel,
E for wood, F = 2 x 105 N/mmj
1

E = ^ x l®4 N/mm'"
2

Now M.O.I. of wooden joist about N.A.,

2 =_ b2 d2 3 = 10 x 20 3
12
12

= 6666.66 cm4 Wooden

mm= 6666.66 x 104 4 joist

M.O.I. of two steel plates about N.A., Fig. 7.28

Vt2 x 3 _ 2 x 1 x 20 3

12
mm= 1333.33 cm4 == 1333.33 x 10 4
4

.

Now modular ratio between steel and wood is given by,

E5
x 2 x 10 OA

The equivalent moment of inertia (I) is given by equation (7.13).

I = ml + /
l
2
= 20 x 1333.33 x 104 + 6666.66 x 104

= 104 (26666.6 + 6666.66) = 104 x 33333.2

Moment of resistance of the composite section is given by equation (7.14).

7 x 10 4 x 33333.2 ((.v. yv =_ 10 cm = 10 x 10 mm)
=
10 x 10

mmN= 233332.4 x 102 = 23333.24 Nm. Ans.

330 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 331

Maximum Stress in Steel _ (20 + 10 + 20) x 20 3

Let Oj = Max. stress in steel. 12

Now using equation, we get mm= 33333.33 cm4 = 33333.33 x 104

4

= ^2 .-. Total moment of resistance
= Moment of resistance of the equivalent wooden section
EE
12

Ex—ar= xa
2
= -a x/

y

= 20x7 • = m = 20 and o 2 = 7 N/mm 1 Stress in wood T

= x I

= 140 N/mm!. Ans. y

2nd Method — Nmm7

Total moment of resistance is equal to the sum of moment of resistance of individual = x 33333.33 x 10 4 = 23333333.33

member. = 23333.333 Nm. Ans.

M = M +M (b ) The equivalent steel section is obtained by multiplying the dimensions of wooden
12

—where M, = x I. fM joist in the direction parallel to N.A. by the modular ratio between wood and steel i.e., by
.
y ^
r I ~ yj

—muul.tuippjl.yyimngg by

^y
= x 1333.33 x 10 4 mm(•' y = 10 x 10 = 100 = 1 x 10 =
100 - --
] .
= 18666620 Nmm = 18666.620 Nm 2 x 10° J
20

Mand = But the width of wooden joist parallel to N,A. is 10 cm. Hence 0.5 cm
2
= 0'.5 cm. This is shown in
equivalent steel width will be 10 x
zU
^ Nmm= x 6666.66 x 104
= 46666.62 Nmm = 4666.662 Nm Fig. 7.30.

Hence equivalent M.O.I. is given by

M M +M= 2 = 18666.620 + 4666.662
l

= 23333.282 Nm. Ans.

3rd Method _ (1 + 0.5 + 1) x 20 3

The equivalent moment of inertia (I) is obtained by producing equivalent section. 12
(°) The equivalent wooden section is obtained by multiplying the dimension of steel
= 1666.66 cm4

mm= 1666.66 x 104 4

plate in the direction parallel to the N.A. by the modular ratio between steel and wood fi.e., by

~multiplying by = = 20 But the

1 x 10 1 = x 1666.76 x 104 Fig. 7.30. Equivalent

J

width of one steel plate parallel to N.A. is 1 2o (Here o is the stress in steel steel section
cm. Hence equivalent wooden width for this
_ and = 140 N/mm2)
steel plate will be 20 x 1 = 20 cm. This is shown
N = 23333240 Nmm
in Fig. 7.29.
-
Equivalent M.O.I. is given by, = 23333.240 Nm. Ans.

Fig. 7.29. Equivalent wooden section NmNote. The width of the single wooden beam for the total moment of resistance of 23333.33

should be 20 +'10 + 20 = 50 cm as shown in Fig. 7.29. But the width of Hitched beam for the same
moment of resistance is only 1 + 10 + 1 = 12 cm as shown in Fig. 7.28. Hence Hitched beams require less

space.

bending stresses in beams 333

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

mm mmProblem 7.23. A timber beam 100 deep is to be reinforced by j = M.O.I. of two steel plates about N.A.
wide and 200
= 2 x [M.O.I. one steel plate about its C.G. + Area of one steel plate
mm mm, bolting on two steel flitches each 150 in section. Calculate the moment of x (Distance between its C.G. and N.A.)23
by 12.5

resistance in the following cases : (i) flitches attached symmetrically at the top and bottom ;
Nlmm(ii) flitches attached What is
Ethe maximum stress
symmetrically at the sides. Allowable stress in limber is 6 N/mm . Mll ^v.

10s Nlmm2 and E = lx 10* '
in the steel in each case ? Take = 2 x t + i1 f xfl00 +
1 2
s 12
l

Sol. Given : .
1st Case. Flitches attached symmetrically at
the top and bottom. 150 mm
Z^-rj, --150 12
WZmZZZZZZMZZZ + 150 x 12.5 x j\00 +
=2x
^2

(See Fig. 7.31). = 2 x [24414.06 + 21166992.18]

Let suffix 1 represents steel and suffix 2 repre- mm= 42382812.48 4

sents timber. * Timber ^1
M=
Width of steel, b = 150 mm x 42382812.48
Depth of steel, x
Width of timber, mmd = 12.5 l
Depth of timber,
t = 50859374.96 Nmm = 50859.375 Nm

b = 150 mm —o,
2

d = 200 mm Similarly, M, = xI
2 2 2
y2
Number of steel ppllaates =2
6 150 x 200 4
Max. stress in timnbbeer, a = 6 N/mm2 x
2 — 100 " ~Z

E for steel, E£ ==£E = 22 xxl1005 N/mm2 12
[{ s = 6000000 Nmm = 6000 Nm
1 2.5 rmm \/////////////////////Zm 'p^e

E for timber, E = E = l1 xx 104 N/mm2 T Total moment of resistance is given by,
2 tt

Distance of extreme fibre of timber from N.A., Fig. 7.31 M M M
x 2
y, = 100 mm = +

= 50859.375 + 6000 = 56859.375 Nm. Ans.

Distance of extreme fibre of steel from N.A., 2nd Case. Flitches attached symmetrically at the sides (See Fig. 7.32)

y l = 100 + 12.5 - 112.5 mm. —Here distance of the extreme fibre of steel from N.A.
= 150 =75 mm.
Let a * = Max. stress in steel
mmL
= Stress in steel at a distance of 100 from N.A. U 150 mm

Now we know that strain at the common surface is same. The strain at a common distance 21
—] «—-1122..5 mm 122.5 mm-
mmof 100 from N.A. is steel and wood would be same. Hence using equation (7.11), we get In the first case we have seen that stress in steel
from N.A. is 120 N/mm2
mmat a distance of 100 . yp
mmHence the stress in steel at a distance of 75
^
from N.A. is given by,
_Jfr
x 6 = 120 N/mm3 . 120
=, * 75
N
Too 150 mm ^
mmBut o. is the stress in steel at a distance of 100 (v Stress are proportional
from N.A. Maximum stress in steel ,

^

mmwould be at a distance of 112.5 from N.A. As bending stresses are proportional to the to the distance from N.A.) ^

distance from N.A. = 90 N/mm2 J-jZ

„Hence °i _ g i" Maximum stress in steel Fpilgg. 7.32
TOO - 112.5
= Oj** = 90 N/mm2. Ans.

* 112.5 112.5 x 120 = 135 N/mm2. Ans. Total moment of resistance is given by,
1 100
1 100 M = Mj + M
2

Now moment of resistance of steel is given by Mwhere = Moment of resistance of two steel plates

x

M = -i- x /, (where a,* is the maximum stress in steel) mux
y1
i (Here c^** = Maximum stress in steel = 90 N/mm-^)

135

= TI^

,

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS bending stresses in beams 335

v = 75 mm) But ys = yb as the two plates are having their own N.A. The distance of the extreme
“ 75 X r fibre of brass from its own N.A. is 5 mm. Also the distance of extreme fibre of steel from
/j = M.O.I. of two steel plates about N.A. its N.A. = 5 mm.

mm12.5 x 150 d 4 a E, — 2 x 10 s —25
= 7031250 i- 8 x 10 4
— ——s =
h
Eab

—M, = x 7031250 Nmm = 8437500 Nmm = 8437.5 Nm. Now the allowable stress in steel is 112.5 N/mm2
ID
i.e., o = 112.5 N/mm2
MSimilarly, 2 = Moment of resistance of timber section s .

Then maximum stress in bi-ass will be,

6 150 x 200 3 &= = =45NW
X
150 x 200 8 This is less than the allowable stress of 75 N/mm2 .
100 12
Note. If maximum stress in brass is taken as 75 N/mmz . Then the stress in steel will be o, = 2.5

= 6000000 Nmm = 6000 Nm x ob = 2.5 x 187.5 N/mm2 This stress is more than the allowable stress in steel.
.

Total moment of resistance, The total moment of resistance is given by,

M M M M M M Mwhere
= l + 2 = s+ b
s = Moment of resistance of steel plate.
= 8437.5 + 6000 = 14437.5 Nm. Ans.

mmProblem 7.24. Two rectangular plates, one of steel and the other of brass each 40
mm mm mmwide and 10
deep are placed together to form a beam 40 wide and 20 deep, on two

msupports 1 apart, the brass plate being on the top of the steel plate. Determine the maximum

load, which can be applied at the centre of the beam, if the plates are :

( i ) separate and can bend independently,

(«) firmly secured throughout their length.

E Maximum allowable stress in steel = 112.5 N/mm 2 and in brass — 75 N/mm2. Take
s 10s N/mm2 and E
-2x b =8x 10* N/mm 2.

Sol. Given ,
:

Width of plates, b = 40 mm r H

Depth of plates, d = 10 mm

Span, t = lm "

Stress in steel, a = 112.5 N/mm2 t

_ . , * N/mm n 10 mm
2
Stress in brass, a = 75 ^ Steel
b
FFi’gg.' 7,.33
EEValue of for steel, t = 2 x 10s N/mm2

Value of E for brass, E = 8 x 104 N/mm2.
b

1st Case. The plates are separate and can bend independently.

Since the two materials bend independently, each will have its own neutral axis. It will

be assumed that the radius of curvature R is the same for both the plates.

~—Using the relation = —W = 105 or IV = 4 x 105 = 420 N. Ans.

or 2nd Case. The plates are firmly secured throughout their length.

In this case, the two plates act as a single unit and thus will have a single N.A. Let us
convert the composite section into an equivalent brass section as shown in Fig. 7.34 (5).

The equivalent brass section is obtained by multiplying the dimensions of steel plate in
the direction parallel to the N.A. by the modular ratio between steel and brass {i.e. by

BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 337

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

But the safe stress in steel is given as 112.5 N/mm2 Hence the brass cannot be fully
.

stressed.

Emultiplying by ~r = 2.5 . But the width of steel plate parallel to N.A. is 40 mm. Hence equivalent If we take maximum stress in steel at the bottom to be 112.5 N/mm 2 then the
b) ,

brass width for the steel plate will be 40 x 2.5 = 100 mm. This is shown in Fig. 7 .34. corresponding stress in brass at the bottom fibre will be

40 mm mmj*4 40 *j 119 5

1 "“ © 1 = 45 N/mm2. and a = 45 N/mm2
b .
' Brass 10 mm 1 2.5
N^_j
10 mm Steel A a = 112.5 N/mm2
7.86 mm] s
1 ‘ 10 mm
T Now using the relation,
-jr
10 mm CD M_ _ a
HT I ~y
I T)< 40x2.5 = 100 mm
(a) Composite beam Mor = —a x I
(6) Equivalent brass section y

Fig. 7.34

Let y = Distance between C.G. of the equivalent brass section and Nmm= 45 X 40238.1 = 230370.8
bottom face.
7.86
...(«*)
= 230.3708 Nm
_ + AgYg
The maximum bending moment at the centre of a simply supported beam, carrying a
Ai + A2
Wpoint load at the centre is given by,
100 x 10 x 5 + 40 x 10 x (10 + 5)
= — — —W Wx L x 1.0 ,

100 x 10 + 40 x 10 M = - = ~T~~ ••-<«>)
44

= 5000 + 6000 = 11000 = 7.86 mm. Equating (Hi) and (iv), we get

1000 + 400 1400 —W
= 230.3708
mmHence N.A. of the equivalent brass section is at a distance of 7.86 from the bottom 4

W = 4 x 230.3708 = 921.48 N. Ans.

Now the moment of inertia of the equivalent brass section about N.A. is given as

I = [M.O.I. of rectangle 100 x 10 about its C.G. HIGHLIGHTS
+ Area of rectangle 100 x 10 x (Distance between its C.G. and N.A.) 2 ]

+ [M.O.I. of rectangle 40 x 10 about its C.G. + Area of rectangle 40 x 10 1. The stresses produced due to constant bending moment (with zero shear force) are known as

x (Distance between its C.G. and N.A.) 2 bending stresses.

] 2. The bending equation is given by,

—if 11 0o0n ..m3 1 °A 32 M a_E
„1 4A-AP v

+ 100 x 10 X (7.86 - 2 + + 40 x 10 x [5 + (10 - 7.86)] 2
5)

12 12

== 8333.33 + 8179.6 + 3333.33 + 20391.84 Mwhere - Bending moment

mm= 40238.1 4 a = Bending stress

.

Distance of upper extreme fibre from N.A. I = Moment of inertia about N.A.

mm= 20 - 7.86 = 12.14 y = Distance of the fibre from N.A.

Distance of iower extreme fibre from N.A. R = Radius of curvature

= 7.86 mm E = Young's modulus of beam.

Now given 75 N/mm 2 As the upper plate of brass. 3. The bending stress in any layer is directly proportional to the distance of the layer from the
.
allowable stress in brass is is neutral axis (N.A.).

Hence the upper extreme fibre will have a stress of 75 N/mm2 . Then the lowermost fibre 4. The bending stress on the neutral axis is zero.
5. The neutral axis of a symmetrical section (such as circular, rectangular or square) lies at a
will have the stress = 75 N/mmx 7.86 = 48.56 2 In 7.34 the lowermost fibre is also

. Fig. (b),

12.14 —distance of from the outermost layer of the section where d is the depth of the section.

of brass. Hence the actual stress in the lowermost, fibre of steel will be

= 48.56 x 2.5 = 121.4 N/mm 2
.

338 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 339

If the top layer of the section is subjected to compressive stress then the bottom layer of the 6. What do you mean by section modulus ? Find an expression for section modulus for a rectangu-
section will be subjected to tensile stress. lar, circular and hollow circular sections.

The ratio of moment of inertia of a section about the neutral axis to the distance of the outermost 7. How would you find the bending stress in unsymmetrical section ?
8. layer from the neutral axis is known as section modulus. It is denoted by Z.
8. What is the meaning of ‘Strength of a section’ ?
I
9. Define and explain the terms ; modular ratio, flitched beams and equivalent section.
ymax
Section modulus for various sections are given as : 10. What is the procedure of finding bending stresses in case of flitched beams when it is of

...For rectangular section (i) a symmetrical section and (if) an unsymmetrical section ?

11. Explain the terms : Neutral axis, section modulus, and moment of resistance.

9.

~r ( BD 3 -bds ) ...For a hollow rectangular section (Bangalore University, July 1988)

6D 12. Show that for a beam subjected to pure bending, neutral axis coincides with the centroid of the

...For a circular section cross-section. (Bangalore University, March 1989)

13. Prove that the bending stress in any fibre is proportional to the distance of that fibre from

D - d4 4 neutral layer in a beam. {Bhavnagar University, 1992 )

[. ] ...For a hollow circular section.

(B) Numerical Problems

For finding bending stresses in unsymmetrical section, first their C.G. is to be obtained. This A mm mm1. steel plate of width 60
gives the position of N.A. The bigger value ofy is to be used in bending equation. and of thickness 10 is bent into a circular arc of radius 10 m.

10. The moment of resistance offered by the section is known as the strength of the section. Determine the maximum stress induced and the bending moment which will produce the maxi-

11. A beam made up of two or more different materials assumed to be rigidly connected together and mum stress. Take E - 2 x 10 5 N/mm2 [Ans. 100 N/mm2 100 Nm]
. ;
behaving like a single unit, is known as a composite beam or Hitched beam.
12. The strain at the common surface of a composite beam is same. m2. A cast iron pipe of external diameter 60 mm, internal diameter of 40 mm, and of length 5 is

supported at its ends. Calculate the maximum bending stress induced in the pipe if it carries a

Npoint load of 100 at its centre. [Ans. 7.34 N/mm2 ]

Pi _ 02. mm3. A rectangular beam 300 deep is simply supported over a span of 4 m. What uniformly dis-

Sj E2 tributed load per metre, the beam may carry if the bending stress is not to exceed 120 N/mm 2 ?

E mmTake / = 8 x 10s 4 [Ans. 3.2 kN/m]

.

13. The ratio of is known as modular ratio of first material to the second material. A W4. cast iron cantilever of length 1.5 metre fails when a point load is applied at the free end. If

•02 mm mmthe section of the beam is 40 N/mmand the stress at the failure is 120 2
x 60 find the
,

14. Total moment of resistance of a composite beam is the sum of the moment of resistance of indi- point load applied. [Ans. 1.92 kN]

vidual section. mm mm5. A cast iron beam 20 in section and 100 cm long is simply supported at the ends. It
x 20

Wcarries a point load at the centre. The maximum stress induced is 120 N/mm2 What uniformly
.

mm mm mdistributed load will break a cantilever of the same material 50
EXERCISE 7 wide, 100 deep and 2

long ? m[Ans. 5 kN per run]

mm mmA6. timber beam is 120
(A) Theoretical Questions wide and 200 deep and is used on a span of 4 metres. The beam

carries a uniformly distributed load of 2.8 kN/m run over the entire length. Find the maximum

1. Define the terms : bending stress in a beam, neutral axis and section modulus. bending stress induced. [Ans. 7 N/mm2
]
2. What do you mean by ‘simple bending’ or ‘pure bending’ ? What are the assumptions made in the
mm mm mA7. timber cantilever 200
theory of simple bending ? wide and 300 deep is 3 long. It is loaded with a U.D.L. of

3 kN/m over the entire length. A point load of 2.7 kN is placed at the free end of the cantilever.

3. Derive an expression for bending stress at a layer in a beam. Find the maximum bending stress produced. [Ans. 7.2 N/mm2]

4. What do you understand by neutral axis and moment of resistance ? A m8. timber beam is freely supported on supports 6 apart. It carries a uniformly distributed load

mof 12 kN/m run and a point load of 9 kN at 3.5 from the right support. Design a suitable section

5. Prove that relation, of the beam making depth twice the width, if the stress in timber is not to exceed 8 N/mm2.

M_c_E [Ans. 230 mm x 460 mm]

I = y~ R 9. A beam of an I-section shown in Fig. 7.35 is simply supported over a span of 4 metres.

where M = Bending moment, I = M.O.I. Determine the load that the beam can carry per metre length, if the allowable stress in the

o = Bending stress, y = Distance from N.A. beam is 30.82 N/inm2 . [Ans. 2.5 kN/m run]

E = Young’s modulus, and R = Radius of curvature.

CBangalore University, Jan. 1990)

BENDING STRESSES IN BEAMS 341

340 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

12.

Fig. 7.37

10. —Prove that the moment of resistance of a beam of square section is equal to cr x where ‘a ’ is

6

the permissible stress in bending, x is the side of the square beam and beam is placed such that

its two sides are horizontal.

13 . Find the moment of resistance of the above beam, if it is placed such that its one diagonal is

vertical, the permissible bending stress is same (i.e., equal to ‘o’). J[Ans. x3 x o/6 x 2 1

mm mm14. A flitched beam consists of a wooden joist 150
Fig. 7.35 wide and 300 deep strengthened by a

mmsteel plate 12 thick and300mmdeepon either side of the joist. If the maximum stress in the

mA beam is of T-section as shown in Fig. 7.36. The beam is simply supported over a span of 4 wooden joist is 7 N/mm2 find the corresponding maximum stress attained in steel. Find also the
,

and carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.7 kN/m run over the entire span. Determine the moment of resistance of the composite section. Take E for steel = 2 x 10 5 N/mm 2 and for

maximum tensile and maximum compressive stress. [Ans. 8 N/mm2 and 4.8 N/mm2 ] wood = 1 x 10 4 N/mm2 [Ans. 140 N/mm2 66150 Nra]
. ,

mm mm15. A timber beam 60
wide by 80 deep is to be reinforced by bolting on two steel flitches,

mm mmeach 60 in section. Find the moment of resistance in the following cases : (i) flitches
by 5

attached symmetrically at top and bottom ; (ii) flitches attached symmetrically at the sides.

Allowable timber stress is 8 N/mm2 . What is the maximum stress in the steel in each case ? Take

E for steel = 2.1 x 10 5 N/mra2 and for timber = 1.4 x 10 4 N/mm2.

[Ans. (i) 3768 Nm, o = 135 N/mm 2 (ii) 1052 Nm, a = 90 N/mm 2 ]
s s

11. mm16. Two rectangular plates, one of steel and the other of brass each 37.5 by 10 are placed to

mm mmeither to from a beam 37.5 deep, on two supports 75 cm apart, the
wide by 20

brass component being on top of the steel component. Determine the maximum central load

if the plates are (i) separate and can bend independently, (ii) firmly secured throughout

their length. Permissible stresses for brass and steel are 70 N/mm 2 and 100 N/mm2 . Take

E = 0.875 x 10“ N/mm2 and E = 2.1 x 10“ N/mm2 N[Ans. (i) 472.2 (ii) 1043.5 N]
b s .

mm mm17. A timber beam 150
wide and 100 deep is to be reinforced by two steel flitches each

mm mm150 x 10 in section. Calculate the ratio of the moments of the resistance in the two-

mentioned cases : (i) Flitches attached symmetrically on the sides (ii) Flitches attached at top

and bottom. [Ans. 0.311

Fig. 7.36

m mA simply supported beam of length 4 carries a point load of 16 kN at a distance of 3 from left

support. The cross-section of the beam is shown in Fig. 7.37. Determine the maximum tensile

mand compressive stress at a section which is at a distance of 2.25 from the left support.

[Ans. 24.9 N/mm 2 ; 27.84 N/mm2 ]

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SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 343

8 Let at the section AS,

Shear Stresses in Beams F = Shear force

8.1. INTRODUCTION M = Bending moment

In the last chapter, we have seen that when a part of a beam is subjected to a constant and at section CD, F + dF = Shear force
bending moment and zero shear force, then there will be only bending stresses in the beam.
The shear stress will be zero as shear stress is equal to shear force divided by the area. As M + dM = Bending moment

shear force is zero, the shear stress will also be zero. I - Moment of inertia of the section about the neutral axis.
Let it is required to find the shear stress on the section AB at a distance y L from the
But in actual practice, a beam is subjected to a bending moment which varies from neutral axis. Fig. 8.1 (c) shows the cross-section of the beam. On the cross-section of the beam,
section to section. Also the shear force acting on the beam is not zero. It also varies from
section to section. Due to these shear forces, the beam will be subjected to shear stresses. lei EF be a line at a distance y, from the neutral axis. Now consider the part of the beam above
the level EF and between the sections AS and CD. This part of the beam may be taken to
These shear stresses will be acting across transverse sections of the beam. These transverse
shear stresses will produce a complimentary horizontal shear stresses, which will be acting on consists of an infinite number of elemental cylinders each of area dA and length dx. Consider
longitudinal layers of the beam. Hence beam will also be subjected to shear stresses. In this one such elemental cylinder at a distance y from the neutral axis.
chapter, the distribution of the shear stress across the various sections (such as Rectangu-
lar section, Circular section, I-section, T-sections etc.) will be determined. dA - Area of elemental cylinder

8.2. SHEAR STRESS AT A SECTION dx = Length of elemental cylinder
y ~ Distance of elemental cylinder from neutral axis
Fig 8.1 (a) shows a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load. For a
uniformly distributed load, the shear force and bending moment will vary along the length of Let o - Intensity of bending stress* on the end of the elemental cylinder on the

the beam. Consider two sections AB and CD of this beam at a distance dx apart. section AB

Area, A = Area of EFGH a + da = Intensity of bending stress on the end of the elemental cylinder on the
section CD.
Fig. 8.1
The bending stress at distance y from the neutral axis is given by equation (7.6) as
342
M__a_

m

Iy

For a given beam, the bending stress is a function of bending moment and the distance
y from neutral axis. Let us find the bending stress on the end of the elemental cylinder at the

section AB and also at the section CD.

Bending stress on the end of elemental cylinder on the section AB, (where bending

moment is M) will be

y

Similarly, bending stress on the end of elemental cylinder on the section CD, (where

Mbending moment is + dM) will be

o + do (M + dM) xy

I

M(v On section CD, B.M. - + dM and bending stress = a + da)

Now let us find the forces on the two ends of the elemental cylinder.
Force on the end of the elemental cylinder on the section AB

= Stress x Area of elemental cylinder
= a x dA

^Bending stresses are acting normal to the cross-section.

344 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

EF.'. Shear resistance (or shear force) at the level

= Total unbalanced force

Similarly, force on the end of the elemental cylinder on the section CD dM -
= (o + da) dA = —j- A. x y

x

EFLet
<M + dM) xjx dA (M + dM) x = Intensity of horizontal shear at the level

a + d,a = xy b - Width of beam at the level EF

I

At the two ends of the elemental cylinder, the forces are different. They are acting along .'. Area on which x is acting
the same line but are in opposite direction. Hence there wilt be unbalanced force on the elemental
= b x dx
cylinder.
:. Shear force due to x
.'. Net unbalanced force on the elemental cylinder = Shear stress x Shear area
= x x b x dx
M —MdM —C +
) x y x dA x y x d.A Equating the two values of shear force given by equation (ii) and (Hi), we get

dM x x b x dx = x Ax y

= —j~ x y x dA ...(i)

The total unbalanced force above the level EF and between the two sections AB and CD dM Axy

may be found out by considering all the elemental cylinders between the sections AB and CD

EFand above the level (i.e., by integrating the above equation (i)). dM Ay

Total unbalanced force dx I xb

f dM = dM dA — F(: - = - Shear forcel -(8-1)
x f * =Fx
= ~j— x y t£A y Ixb
—j—j
J { dx

)

= dJM- A. x _ AdAy(... j The shear stress given by equation (8.1) is the horizontal shear stress at the distance y x
y x = x y) from the neutral axis. But by the principal ofcomplementary shear, the horizontal shear stress
“ x

where A = Area of the section above the level EF (or above y t ) is accompanied by a vertical shear stress x of the same quantity.
= Area of EFGH as shown in Fig. 8.1 (c)
AxSometimes Aj is also expressed as the moment of area about the neutral axis.

Ay = Distance of the C.G. of the area from the neutral axis. Note. In equation (8.1), b is the actual width at the level EF (Though here b is same at all
levels, in many cases b may not be same at all levels) and I is the total moment of inertia of the
Due to the total unbalanced force acting on the part of the beam above the level EF and
between the sections AB and CD as shown in Fig. 8.2 (a), the beam may fail due to shear. section about N.A.

Hence in order the above part may not fail by shear, the horizontal section of the beam at the mm mmProblem 8.1. A wooden beam 100 deep is simply supported over
level EF must offer a shear resistance. This shear resistance at least must be equal to total wide and 150

unbalanced force to avoid failure due to shear. a span of 4 metres. If shear force at a section of the beam is 4500 N, find the shear stress at a

mmdistance of 25 above the N.A.

Sol. Given : b = 100 mm
Width,

Depth, d = 150 mm

Shear force, F = 4500 N

mmLet x = Shear stress at a distance of 25 above

the neutral axis.

Using equation (8.1), we get

where A = Area of the beam above yx

Fig. 8.2 mm= 100 x 50 = 5000 2 Fig. 8.3

(Shaded area of Fig. 8.2)

SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

346 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS —=
NA x 300 = 100x300 = mm1„5000 „
Ay - Distance of the C.G. of the area from neutral axis 2

—= 25 + = 60 mm 22
2.
I = M.O.I. of the total section y = Distance of the C.G. of the area A from neutral axis

= — x 300 = 100 mm

I = M.O.I. of the total section about neutral axis

Base width x Height 3 - where B - Base Width of Triangle
36
mm100 x 150 3
: 28125000 4

b = Actual width of section at a distance mfrom N.A. = 100 150 x 450 3

Substituting these values in the above equation (i), we get b = Actual width of the section at which shear stress is to be obtained

4500x5000x50 = 0.4 N/mmz„. , = NA = 100 mm.

Ans. Substituting these values in equation (i), we get

28125000 x 100

AProblem 8.2. beam ofcross-section ofan isosceles triangle is subjected to a shear force 15000 X °° N/mm2

mmof 30 kN at a section where base width = 150 and height - 450 mm. Determine : x = 30,000 x 3

^150_x_450 x 1Q0

( i ) horizontal shear stress at the neutral axis, j

(ii) the distance from the top of the beam where shear stress is maximum, and = 1.185 N/mm2. Ans.
(Hi) value of maximum shear stress.

Sol. Given b (ii) The distance from the top of the beam where shear stress is maximum
:
A' Let the shear stress is maximum at the section EF 8
NShear force at the section, F = 30 kN = 30,000 ‘
at a distance x from the top of the beam as shown 7f 7 A
mmBase width, CD - 150 /E~^
in Fig. 8.3 (6). The distance EF is obtained from similar
Height, h = 450 mm. 300 mm triangles BEF and BCD as *23 / \
^|
(i) Horizontal shear stress at the neutral axis —r- ar
2h / • V”
J

AtilEzz. '—\j EF x / \- e
^ 1 00 mm 4 Tf |y 450 mm
is at a distance of _
—The neutral
axis of the triangle from CD 450 r>/ \Vl
i
3 fn a\ =^xEF=-£- x 00 A
450
base or —2h from the apex B. Hence distance of neutral axis from / \ 450 150 =J3. /<h/3) \
j \
— mmB will be 2 x 450 = 300 ° The shear stress at the section EF is given by equa- |/
C .

as shown in Fig. 8.3 (a). The width of tion (8.1) as C,

o Fig. 8.3 (a)

the section at neutral axis is obtained from similar triangles BCD and BNA as x = Fx J7b - Xii)

NA 300 Fig. 8.3 (6)
~
where F - 30,000 N
CD 450 A = Area of section above EF i.e Area of shaded triangle BEF

.,

x 150 = 100 mm. EF xx x x I

The shear stress at any section is given by equation (8.1) as 2 =3*2 CO

x — Fp x Axv 1

I xb

i t — Shear stress at the section y = Distance of C.G. of the Area A from neutral axis

NF = Shear force = 30,000 _ 2h 2x _ 2 x 450 2x _ fsno _ 2*A
A = Area above the axis at which shear stress is to be obtained
33 3 3l 3J
[i.e., shaded area of Fig. 8.3 (a)]

,

348 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 349

I = M.O.I. of &BCD about neutral axis

150 x 450 3 ,

b - Width of section EF = — .

Substituting these values in equation {ii ), we get

30,000 xfy IxfsOO-^' —; 0.0000395* 300 -

150 x 450 3'
36

: 0.0000395 300x

—For maximum shear stress =0

ax

—or
300 - —2 x 2x = 0 or 4x

300=

or * = 300 x 3 = 2„2o5r mm. AArts.

4

mmHence, shear stress is maximum at a distance of 225 from the top of the beam.

(iii) Value of Maximum Shear Stress
mmThe value of maximum shear stress will be obtained by substituting x = 225
in

equation (iii).

Maximum shear stress = 0.0000395 f|^330000 x 225 - -— x 2255' 1
:

1.333 N/mmz. Ans.

8.3. SHEAR STRESS DISTRIBUTION FOR DIFFERENT SECTIONS

The following are the important sections over which the shear stress distribution is to

be obtained : 2. Circular Section,
1. Rectangular Section,
4. T-Sections, and
3. I-Section,

5. Miscellaneous Sections.

8.3.1. Rectangular Section. Fig. 8.4 shows a rectangular section of a beam of width b

and depth d. Let F is the shear force acting at the section. Consider a level EF at a distance y

from the neutral axis.

The shear stress at this level is given by equation (8.1) as

^„..

Awhere = Area of the section above y ( i.e . shaded area ABFE )

-y b

2
r=

. f

350 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 351

F Sol. Given : —k 100 mm—>|
Width,
^Now average shear stress, xmg = Shear force Depth, b = 100 mm
= d = 250 mm
Maximum shear force,
aof3ecll()n F - 50 kN = 50,000 N.

Substituting the above value in equation (i), we get

t = 1.5 x x „ (i) Average shear stress is given by, N
“?
6. F 50,000
°*® Area bxd os
Equation (8.3) gives the shear stress at the neutral axis where y = 0. This stress is also
=2NW.- 50-°00 = 2 N/mm2. Ans. T
the maximum shear stress. 100 x 250
v
x = 1 “5 tavg -(8.4) (ii) Maximum shear stress is given by equation (8.4)
^Fig. 8.4 (c)
'•max xmax = 1.5 x xavg

— AFrom equation (8.1), x = = 1.5 x 2 = 3 N/mm2. Ans.
. In this equation the value of 5* can also be calculated as

lb

given below :

Ay = Moment of shaded area of Fig. 8.4 (a) about N.A.

Consider a strip of thickness dy at a distance y from N.A. Let dA is the area of this strip. (sit) The shear stress at a distance y from N.A. is given by equation (8.2).

Then dA = Area of strip - b x dy T-u\F (d2

Moment of the area dA about N.A. 'm y2)

= dA. y or y x dA \

= y x bdy (v dA = b x dy) 50000 250 3 0
[
( v y = 25 mm)
The moment of the shaded area about N.A. is obtained by integrating the above equa- 27 [ 4
50000 x 12
d 50000 f 62500
x 15000 N/mm2
—tion between the limits y to
2 x 100 x 250 3

Moment of shaded area about N.A. = 2.88 N/mm2. Ans.

rd/2 Alternate Method [See Fig. 8.4 (</)]

= y xb xdy
Jy

fd/2 mmThe shear stress at a distance 25 from neutral

= 6 y x dy (as b is constant) axis is given by equation (8.1) as

Jy —x = F x —Ax y

—b (—dr - 2 ± ill/J///////,

• y -p LZ

2 12 J N3 F = 50,000 A I
T
But moment of shaded area about N.A. is also equal to Ay mmA = Area of beam above 25 (i.e., shaded area -i-

in Fig. 8.4 (d))

di mm= 100 x 100 = 10000 2

-b \
—~yAAy- = 2 y = Distance of the C.G. of the area A from

neutral axis _

Substituting the value of Ay in equation (8.1), we get = 75 mm Fig-. 8.4 ((dd))

= 25 +

1 - M.O.I. of total section about neutral axis

Ixb F_(d*_ bd 3 100 x 250 3

2/^4 12 12

This equation is same as equation (8.2). mmb = Actual width of the section at a distance 25 from neutral axis = 100.

mm mmProblem 8.3. A rectangular beam 100 Substituting these values in equation (8.1), we get
wide and 250 deep is subjected to a

maximum shear force of 50 kN. Determine : 10000 x 75
x = 50,000 x
(i) Average shear stress, (ii ) Maximum shear stress, and
100 X 250 3

mm( Hi ) Shear stress at a distance of 25 above the neutral axis.

:

SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

—w —r

v
= 1.5 X 4
= from equation (i)

{ bd 3 J

: 6. Ans.

mProblem 8.5. A simply supported wooden beam of span 1.3 having a cross-section
mm mm W150
wide by 250 deep carries a point load at the centre. The permissible stress are

7 N/mm2 in bending and 1 N/mm2 in shearing. Calculate the safe load W.

Sol. Given L = 1.30 mm — 1.3 m- IS
Span, 6 = 150 mm
Width, d = 250 mm Fig. 8.6 10
Depth,
Bending stress, o=7 N/mm2
Shearing stress.
% = 1 N/mm 2
Maximum B.M.,
WxL Wtl x ,„
II 1.3

2

—= x 1.3 x 1000 Nmm = 325 W Nmm

4

Maximum S.F. W R
-T

W(j) Value of for bending stress consideration

Using bending equation

M or

I "y

where M = 325 W Nmm

150 25 °—

.
Ml mm/ = * = 4
= 195312500

12 12

o = 7 N/mm2

yy== d 205 ~
==
and ~2 2

2

Substituting these values in the above equation (i), we get

325W 7

195312500 “ 125

= 7 x 195312500 _ 33353 g N

325 x 125

WU( ) Value of for shear stress consideration

Average shear stress,

W^(K)

j

Shear force _ V 2 J

Area bud 2 x 150 x 250

k

354 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Maximum shear stress is given by equation (8.4)

Tmax ~ 3

2 *

"hfu£

But = 1 N/mm2

W~_3 ^*
2
2 x 150 x 250

Wor = 2 x 2 x 150 x 250 = 50000 N.
G

Hence, the safe load is minimum of the two values (i.e., 33653.8 and 50000 N) of W.
Hence safe load is 33653.8 N. Ans.

8.3.2. Circular Section. Pig. 8.7 shows a //s</7V7v77y>/>v^x

Rcircular section of a beam. Let is the radius of Y A/ F —

Fthe circular section of is the shear force acting

EFon the section. Consider a level at a distance ( R''\ \ —T \
"n't q r
y from the neutral axis. 1i *

*)

The shear stress at this level is given by \ /J ^ /J
equation (8.1) as
\

F AxT ... x y

1x6 (“) W

where Ay = Moment of the shaded area about Fig. 8.7

the neutral axis (N.A.)

I = Moment of inertia of the whole circular section

b = Width of the beam at the level EF.

Consider a strip of thickness dy at a distance y from N.A. Let dA is the area of strip.

Then dA = b x dy = EF x dy (•. b = EF)

= 2 x EB x dy (v EF = 2 x EB)

—J= 2 Xx JJrr 2 _ y2 xx ddy

(’• In rt. angled triangle OEB, side EB = Jr 2 _ 2 )

Moment of this area dA about N.A. y

=y x

= y x2 ^R 2 -y 2 xdy /(v dA = 2 Jr 2 _ dy)

= 2y ijR 2 - 2 dy.

y

Moment of the whole shaded area about the N.A, is obtained by integrating the above

equation between the limits y and R

Ay = 2y yjR 2 - 2 dy

J y

= - (V2y) jR 2 -y2 dy.
Jy

%
.

SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

Let B - Overall width of the section,

D = Overall depth of the section,

b - Thickness of the web, and
d - Depth of web.

The shear stress at a distance y from the N.A., is given by equation (8.1) as

——x = F„ x Ay

In this case the shear stress distribution in the web and shear stress distribution in the

flange are to be calculated separately. Let us first calculate the shear stress distribution in the

flange.

(i) Shear stress distribution in the flange yi/j/j/jjj/pyyyyy

Consider a section at a distance y from N.A. in the T yy
flange as shown in Fig. 8.8 (c).
T//
Width of the section = B n/, y

Shaded area of flange, A - B -
yj

Distance of the C.G. of the shaded area from neutral
axis is given as

y=yH- --y
it

Hence shear stress in the flange becomes, Fig. 8.8 (c)

X _ FxAy (v Here width - B)
~
I Y.B

H(fFxb( - y + -y

)

= F7 hr

F_{ D_ _ 2

27 2 y

Hence, the variation of shear stress (t) with respect to y in the flange is parabolic. It is
also clear from equation (8.8) that with the increase of y, shear stress decreases.

(a) For the upper edge of the flange,

D

Hence shear stress, 7)

2

22

358 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 359

(6) For the lower edge of the flange, The shear stress distribution for the web and flange is shown in Fig. 8.8 (6). The shear
stress at the junction of the flange and the web changes abruptly. The equation (8.9) gives the
y= d stress at the junction of the flange and the web when stress distribution is considered in the
flange. But equation (8.12) gives the stress at the junction when stress distribution is consid-
2 ered in the web. From these two equations it is clear that the stress at the junction changes

— —(D2- (D 2 - d2
abruptly from d2 to x ).
)

mm mmProblem 8.7. An I-section beam 350
-57 to*-*) x 150

(ii) Shear stress distribution in the web mmhas a web thickness of 10 and a flange thickness of

Consider a section at a distance y in the web from the 20 mm. If the shear force acting on the section is 40 kN,
N.A. as shown in Fig. 8.9.
find the maximum shear stress developed in the 1-section.
Width of the section = b.
Sol. Given :
Here Ay is made up of two parts i.e., moment of the
Overall depth, D = 350 mm
flange area about N.A. plus moment of the shaded area of the
web about the N.A. Overall width, B = 150 mm

.-. Ay = Moment of the flange area about N.A. Web thickness, b = 10 mm

+ moment of the shaded area of Flange thickness, = 20 mm
web about N.A.
.-. Depth of web, mmd = 350 - (2 x 20) = 310

Shear force on the section, F = 40 kN = 40,000 N.

Moment of inertia of the section about neutral axis,

,b{S.-±lx J 2 1, , ISOxSSO'* 140 x 310J 4

Ul 2 2 J 2I2 2)

B bb fd2 12 12

a) Fig. 8.9 = 535937500 - 347561666.6 Fig. 8.10

mm= 188375833.4 4

.

Hence the shear stress in the web becomes as Maximum shear stress is given by equation (8.11)

-\~. _ F x Ay F

Ixb
\S -d 2 ) + B(D2 - d2 bd 2
{D )
Ixb [8 8
8

From equation (8.10), it is clear that variation of x with respect to y is parabolic. Also 40000 150(350 2 -310 2 ) 10 x 310 2

with the increase of y, x decreases. 188375833.4 x 10

At the neutral axis, y = 0 and hence shear stress is maximum.

d —max 2
t!j
, d! — d,2 , + b
)
x = 0.000021234 (122500 - 96100) +

24 120125J

' = 13.06 N/mm2. Ans.

F f B(D 2 - d2 bd 2
)
+ ...( 8 . 11 )
fxi[ 8 Alternate Method
8

At the junction of top of the web and bottom of flange, The maximum shear stress developed in the I-section will be at the neutral axis. This

d shear stress is given by,

Hence shear stress is given by, FxAxy

%max = Ixb

where F = 40,000 N

Ax y = Moment of the area above the neutral axis about the neutral axis

= Area of flange x Distance of C.G. of the area of flange from neutral axis + Area

F xBx (D2 - d2 ) of web above neutral axis x Distance of the C.G. of this area from neutral axis

81 xb ...(8.12)

D

360 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 361

—= n(1,5n0 x 2or0i), x (310 + 201 + 310 1 For the upper edge of the flange,

V2 2J 2*2 _D

= 3000 x 165 + 1550 x 77.5

mm= 495000 + 120125 = 615125 3

I - Moment of inertia of the whole section about neutral axis

mm= 188375833.4 4 (Already Calculated) For the lower edge of the upper flange (t.e.,) at the joint of web and flange,

b = Width of the web at neutral axis

= 10 mm -= ^40,000x615125
= ,3 '0(SN/mm„- ,
7883-75833.4 x 10 ... Substituting this value in equation (i), we get

F 2 d2
4
Problem 8.8. For the problem 8. 7, sketch the shear stress distribution across the section. I'd

Also calculate the total shear force carried by the web. 2l[ 4

Sol. Given : (350 2 - 3102 ) '

From problem 8.7, we have ‘i 8 x 188.375 x 10 l

B = 150 mm D - 350 mm = 0.7007 N/mm2 .
; 6 = 10 mm
Shear stress distribution in the web
d = 310 mm
;

F = 40000 N mm/= 188.375 x 10« 4 The shear stress is maximum at N.A. and it is given by,
; t = 13.06 N/mm2
Q8.7)
t = 13.06 N/mm2 . (calculate . problem

in

Shear stress distribution in the flange The shear stress at the' junction of web and flange is given by equation (8.12) as

The shear stress at the upper edge of the flange is zero. x= 0>2 - d2
Actually shear stress distribution in the flange is given by equation (8.8) as )

RJ x h

40000 x 150 (3502 - 3102) = 10.51 N/mm2

-2/7-F ( 2 y 2) 8 x 188.375 x 106 x 10

(The shear stress at the junction can also be

obtained as equal to

— ^x 0.7007 = x 0.7007 = 10.51 N/mm2 )

b^otedin as shown
Now shear stress distribution which is symmetrical about N.A., can shear stress
and flange^ are parabolic. The at
Fig. 8.11 (bl The shear stress for web
junction suddenly changes from 0.707 to 10.51 N/mm-.

Total Shear force carried by the web shear force carried by the
Total shear force carried by the
web will be equal to the total

I-section minus the total shear force earned by the two flanges.

• Total shear force carried by the web
= Total shear force carried by I-section minus two times the shear force

carried by one flange ”
- 40 000 - 2 x Shear force carried by one flange

Pig. 8.11 Now the shear force carried by the elemental strip

1

SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

362 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

= Shear stress at a distance y in the flange x Area of the strip = 0.0159 J-612500 - | (5359375 - 3723875)
= x x 150 x dy

Total shear force carried by the flange will be obtained by integrating the above equa- = 0.0159 [612500 - 545166.66]

— —- -tion from = 1070.61 N
310 A 350 (i.e., f, rom 155 to 175).

to Substituting this value in equation (ii), we get
AA Total shear force carried by web

Total shear force carried by one flange = 40,000 - 2 x 1070.61

175 ...(Hi) = 37858.78 N = 37.858 kN. Ans.

x x 150 x dy
J155

The value of x (i.e., shear stress) in the flange at a distance y from neutral axis is given 8.3.4. T-Section, The shear stress distribution over a T-section is obtained in the same
by manner as over an I-section. But in this case the position of neutral axis (i.e., position of C.G.)

F x Axy is to be obtained first, as the section is not symmetrical about x-x axis. The shear stress distri-
bution diagram will also not be symmetrical.

where F = 40,000 Problem 8.9. The shear force acting on a section of a beam is 50 kN. The section of the
Ay = Moment of area of the flange above y, about neutral axis mm mm mmbeam is of T-shaped of dimensions 100
x 100 x 20 as shown in Fig. 8.12. The
[s.e., shaded area of Fig. 8.8 (c) on page 357]
mmmoment of inertia about the horizontal neutral axis is 314.221 x 104 4 Calculate the shear

.

stress at the neutral axis and at the junction of the web and the flange.

-(?-j-K?**)

A x —If 350 + yy (v Here B = 150, D = 350)

-y
J2 2

= 150 (175 -y) x — (175 + y)

= 75 (175 2 -y2 = 75 (30625 -y2)
)

I = Moment of inertia of the whole section about neutral axis

mm= 188.375 x 106 4 (Already calculated)

b = Width of flange

= 150 mm.

Substituting the above values, we get

40,000 x 75 (30625 - 2 '

y)

188.375 >.0<, 150 Fig. 8.12

Substituting this value of x in equation (iii), we get Sol. Given
:
Total shear force carried by one flange F = 50 kN = 50000 N
Shear force,

j*175 Moment of inertia about N.A.,

= 0.000106(30625 - y2 x 150 x dJy mm1 = 314.221 x 104
)
Jl55 4

.

-175 First calculate the position of neutral axis. This can be obtained if we know the position
of C.G. of given T-section. The given section is symmetrical about the axis Y-Y and hence the
(30625 -y 2 ) dy C.G. of the section will lie on Y-Y axis.

J155

= 0.0159 3062 5y - Let y* = Distance of the C.G. of the section from the top of the flange.

Then AAi Ji + yz

= 0.0159 30625 (175 - 155) - - (175 3 - 155 3 ) (A + Aj)
1
,3

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
364

(100 X 20) x 10 + (20 X 80) x 20 + Problem 8.10. The shear force acting on a beam at an 1-section with unequal flanges is

50 liN. The section is shown in Fig. 8.13. The moment of inertia of the section about N.A. is
2.849 x 104. Calculate the shear stress at the N.A. and also draw the shear stress distribution

(100 x 10) + (10 x 90)

20000 + 96000 22
=__
“ 2000+1000

mmHence, neutral axis will be at a distance of 32.22 from the top of the flange as shown

in Fig. 8.12 (a).

Shear stress distribution in the flange

Now the shear stress at the top edge of the flange, and bottom of the web is zero.

Shear stress in the flange just at the junction of the flange and web is given by,

X _ F x Ay
~ Ixb

where mmA = 100 x 20 = 2000 2

y = Distance of C.G. of the area of flange from N.A.

mm= 3o2o.n2r2» - 20 = 2O2O.O2O2

mmb = Width of flange = 100

T= 50000x2000x22.22 = 7.07 N/mm 2 .

314.221 x 104 x 100

Fig. 8.13

Shear stress distribution in the web SoL Given : F = 50 kN = 50,000 N
The shear stress in the web just at the junction of the web and flange will suddenly Shear force,

^increase from 7.07 N/mm2 to 7.07 x = 35.35 N/mm2 . The shear stress will be maximum at Moment of inertia about N.A.,

mmI - 2.849 x 108 4

.

N.A. Hence shear stress at the N.A. is given by Let us first calculate the position of N.A. This is obtained if we know the position of the
C.G. of the given I-section. Let y* is the distance of the C.G. from the bottom face. Then
F x Ay
T= ' Ixb A AA* _ yl 1 + 2y2 + 3 y3
A A(Aj + 2 + 3 )
where Ay = Moment of the above N.A. about N.A.
where A = Area of bottom flange
= Moment of area of flange about N.A. + Moment of area of web about N.A. L
mm= 130 x 50 = 6500 2
22.22
mmA = 2
= 20 x 100 x (32.22 - 10)' + 20 x (32.22 - 10) x 2
= Area of web 200 x 50 = 10000

mm= 44440 + 4937.28 = 49377.284 mmA = = 2
3
2 = Area of top flange 200 x 50 10000

b = 20 mm Ay x = Distance of C.G. of from bottom face

t

50000 x 49377.284 = 39.285 N/mm2 —= 50 = 25 mm

V" 314.221 x 104 x 20 Ay2 = Distance of C.G. of from bottom face

Now the shear stress distribution diagram can be drawn as shown in Fig. 8.12 (b). 2

8 3.5. Miscellaneous Sections. The shear stress distribution over miscellaneous sec- —= 50 + —200 = 150 mm
is obtained in the same over a T-section. Here also the position of neutral axis
manner as
tions Ay = Distance of C.G. of from bottom face
:j
is obtained first. 3

— mm50

= 50 + 200 + = 275

1

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 367
366

mm6500 x 25 x 10000 x 150 + 10000 x 275 = 166.51 (ui) The shear stress in the web just at the junction of the web and lower flange will

6500 + 10000 + 10000 —— —1 —x = 3.22 N/mm2 .

mm mmHence N.A. is at a distance of 166.51 suddenly increase from 1.239 to
from the bottom face (or 300 - 166.51 - 133.49
50

from upper top fibre). The shear stress diagram is shown in Fig. 8.13 (6).

Shear stress distribution Problem 8.11. The shear force acting on a beam at a section is F. The section of the beam
is triangular base b and of an altitude h. The beam is placed with its base horizontal. Find the
(i) Shear stress at the extreme edges of the flanges is zero. and web maximum shear stress and the shear stress at the N.A.
(ii) The shear stress in the upper flange just at the junction
of upper flange is

Sol. Given :

given by, Base = b

F x Ay Altitude = h

ABCThe N.A. of the triangle will He at the C.G. of the triangle. But the C.G. of the

where Ay = Moment of the area of the upper flange about N.A. triangle will be at a distance of —2h from the top.

= Area of upper flange x Distance of the C.G. of upper flange from N.A. O

= (200 x 50) x (133.49 - 25) = 1084900 Neutral axis will be at a distance of —2h from the top.

mmb = Width of upper flange = 200

50000x1084900 =09520NW

2.849 x 108 x 200

(Hi) The shear stress in the web just at the junction of the web and upper flange will

....suddenly .. afrom n0.n9i5r2n to 0n.Q9K5O2 x — 3^1.A8O0R8 NY/mm 2.
=
increase

(iv) The shear stress will be maximum at the N.A. This is given by

F x Ay

Xmax “ / x J,

where NAy = Moment of total area (about .A.) about N.A.

= Moment of area of upper flange about N.A. + Moment of area of web about N.A.

= 200 x 50 x (133.49 - 25) + (133.49 - 50) x 50„ x (133.49 - 50)

= 1084900 + 174264.5 = 1259164.5

and b = 50 mm

_ 50000 xl2591g45 =4 4196NW-
2.849 x 10s x 50

(a) The shear stress in the lower flange just at the junction of the lower flange and the

web is given by

x _ FxAy
~
Ixb

where Ay = Moment of the area of the lower flange about N.A.

= 130 x 50 x (166.51 - 25) = 918125

mmb = Width of lower flange = 130

50000 x 918125 = 1.239 N/mm,2 .

2.849 x 10 x 130

-

SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

x— —

bh

...{8.14)

Now draw the shear stress diagram as shown in Fig. 8.14 (6).

Note. In the above case, the shear stress is not maximum at the N.A., but it is maximum at a
depth of W2 from the top. In all other cases, the shear stress was maximum at the N.A.

AProblem 8.12. beam, of triangular cross-section is subjected to a shear force of 50 kN.

mmThe base width of the section is 250 and height 200 mm. The beam is placed with its base

horizontal. Find the maximum shear stress and the shear stress at the N.A.

Sol. Given : F = 50 kN = 50000 N
Shear force,
Base width, b = 250 mm
Height, h = 200 mm

Maximum shear stress is given by equation (8.14). ^

^ = 3F = 3x50000 = 3 N/mm2.
bh 250 x 200

Shear stress at N.A. is given by equation (8.13).

x= - F = 8 x 50000 = 2.67 N/mmz. Ans.
-

3bh 3 x 250 x 200

Problem 8.13. A beam ofsquare section is used as a beam with one diagonal horizontal.
The beam, is subjected to a shear force F, at a section. Find the maximum shear in the cross-

section of the beam, and draw the shear distribution diagram for the section.

Sol. Given :

Fig. 8.15 shows a square beam ABCD, having diagonal AC horizontal.

O (!>)

(a)

Fig. 8.15

F

370 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 371

cannot be zero

Substituting this value of x in equation (ii), we get maximum shear stress.

4 36 fOL „ 36i 44FF_ 36 36 9 F
max 6 4 8 8J
64 * 8 * 2 4 62

The shear stress distribution is shown in Fig. 8.15 (6).

Problem 8.14. Fig. 8.16 shows a section, which is subjected to a shear force of 100 kN.

Determine the shear stresses at A, B, C and D. Sketch the shear stress distribution also.

Fig.

Sol. Given :

Shear forced, F = 100 kN = 100000 N.

The neutral axis will be at a distance oi mm= 62.5 from the top, as the given

section is symmetrical about X-X and Y-Y axis.
Moment of inertia of the given section abort N.A. is given by,

I - M.O.I. of reel te 125 x 150 about N.A.
- M.O.I. two semi-circle (or one circular hole) about N.A.

i mm mm= 125 xi5Q3 - 4
x 100 4 4 = 3.025 x 10 7

12 64

The shear stress is given by,

T = F x Ay—
Ixb

At A, Ay = 0 and hence x = 0

At B, Ay = Moment of area (125 x 25) about N.A.

7

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS

^= (125 x 25) x |50 + j —['' A - 125 x 25 and y = 50 + Ay = Moment of area above N.A., about N.A.

J = Moment of area of rectangle 125 x 75 about N.A.

mm= 125 x 25 x 62.5 = 1.953 x 10s - Moment of area of circular portion between D and B about N.A.

3

b = 125 mm :125 x 75 x 2n:.dy.y

100000 x 1.9531x10^
3.025 x 10 7 x 125
N mmx = 2 Ans.
= 5 lr>5 /= 351500- =-
f ,-c -J2500
/ 2 x 72500 - x y x dy ' /(v

Jo j

Ay - Moment of area above an horizontal line passing through C.C., 5

about N.A. = 351500 - Jfo ° - 7/22550000--y/ ((--22y)dy

= Moment of area of rectangle 125 x 50 about N.A. (2500 - 2 3/2

- Moment of area of circular portion between C and B about N.A. = 351500 + y )

y—]= (125 x 50) x I 25 ++
( 50 1h jf-ry--5s0o
- 2*x.•ddyy.'yy
-= 351500 + - 2 3/2 - (2500 - 0) 3/2 J
J v 25 )

[(2500 50

/* 3
/= 3.125x10*- f°° 2 x ^2500 - x y * dV = 2 -
J25
'Jr

= 3.125 x 10* - r° - 72500-/ (- 2y) x dy = 351500 + - [0 - 125000]

J‘15 3

mm= 351500 - 83333.33 3

60 mm= 268166.67 3

. [(2500 -/)y 2 8s ' 2) ] Db - Width of beam at (i.e., length D-D)

= 3.125 x 10° + yrrr
6,A
J25 = 25 mm

-= 3 125 x 10* + - 502 3/2 - (2500 - 25 2 3/2 ——— N/mm100000 x 268166.67 2, .
[(2500 )l x= -= = 35.46
) 3.025 x 10 7 x 25 . Ans.

3

= 3.125 x 10* + \O [0 - (2500 - 625)3/2 ] The variation of shear stress is shown in Fig. 8.16 (b).

= 3.125 x 10* + \u (- 81189) HIGHLIGHTS

mm= 3.125 x 10s - 54126 = 258374 3 ||

b = Width of beam at C {i-e., length C-C) ^ 12 1. The stresses produced in a beam, which is subjected to shear force is known as shear stresses
2. The shear stress at a fibre in a section of a beam is given by,
= Width of complete section - 2 1 ^
P x Ay
x Width of circular portion at C ^ Ixb

(i.e., length EC) where F = Shear force acting at the given section.

X„ A = Area of the section above the fibre.

- 125- 2 x 7 h 2 - 2S 2 -MW-25 1 y = Distance of the C.G. of the area A from the N.A.
I
= 125 - 2 x 750 2 - 25 2 %25 I - Moment of inertia of whole section about N.A.

i b = Actual width at the fibre.

= 125 - 86.6 3. The shear stress distribution across a rectangular section is parabolic and is given by,

- 38.4 mm T_ F (d 2 ~ z)

2/ [ 4 y

100000 X 258374 j
3.025 x 10 7 x 38.4
T _ where d = Depth of the beam
“

= 22.25 N/mmz. Ans. Fig. 8.17 y = Distance of the fibre from N.A.

4. The maximum shear stress is at the N.A. for a rectangular section and is given by,

374 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAMS 375

9.

5. The shear stress distribution across a circular section is parabolic and is given by, The shear stress is not maximum at the N.A. in case of a triangular section. Prove this state-

x= (R2 - y2 ment.
).
10. Prove that the maximum shear stress in a triangular section of a beam is given by

6. The shear stress is maximum at the N.A. for a circular section and is given by, T™“" bh

Xmax = —4 XX where b = Base width, and
avg
g
h = Height.
7. The shear stress distribution in I-section is parabolic. But at the junction of web and flange, the
11. Show that the ratio of maximum shear stress to mean shear stress in a rectangular cross-section
shear stress changes abruptly. The shear stress at the junction of the flange and the web changes

£ ~ ~from is equal to 1.50 when it is subjected to a transverse shear force F. Plot the variation of shear

(D 2 - d2 to x (D2 - 2 abruptly, stress across the section. (Bangalore University, March 1989)
) <f >

8/ b SI 12. Sketch the distribution of shear stress across the depth of the beams of the following cross-

where D - Overall depth of the section, sections :

d = Depth of web, (i) T-section, and

10, 6 = Thickness of web, (ii) Square section with diagonal vertical. (Bangalore University, March 1989)

B - Overall width of the section.

8. The shear stress distribution for unsymmetrical sections is obtained after calculating the position (B) Numerical Problems

of N.A. mm mm1. A rectangular beam 100
wide and 150 deep is subjected to a shear force of 30 kN.
9. In case of triangular section, the shear stress is not maximum at the N.A. The shear stress is
maximum at a height of hJ2. Determine : (i) average shear stress and (ii) maximum shear stress. [Ans. 2 N/mm2 ; 3 N/mm2 ]

mm2. A rectangular beam 100 wide is subjected to a maximum shear force of 100 kN. Find the

The shear stress distribution diagram for a composite section, should be. drawn by calculating depth of the beam if the maximum shear stress is 6 N/mm2 . [Ans. 250 mm]
the shear stress at important points.
A3. timber beam of rectangular section is simply supported at the ends and carries a point load at
mthe centre of the beam. The length of the beam is 6 and depth of beam is 1 m. Determine the

EXERCISE 8 maximum bending stress and the maximum shear stress. [Ans. 12 N/mm2 ; 1 N/mm2 ]

(A) Theoretical Questions A mm mm4. timber beam 100
1. What do you mean by shear stresses in beams ? wide and 150 deep supports a uniformly distributed load of intensity
2. Prove that the shear stress at any point (or in a fibre) in the cross-section of a beam which is
w kN/m length over a span of 2 m.
subjected to a shear force F, is given by
If the safe stresses are 28 N/mm2 in bending and 2 N/mm2 in shear, calculate the safe intensity

of the load which can be supported by the beam. [Ans. 20 kN/m]

mm5. A circular beam of 105 diameter is subjected to a shear force of 5 kN. Calculate : (t) average

shear stress, and (ii) maximum shear stress. Also sketch the variation of the shear stress along

the depth of the beam. [Ajns. (i) 0.577 N/mm 2 (ii) 0.769 N/mm2 ]

where A = Area of the section above the fibre, 6. The maximum shear stress in a beam of circular section of diameter 150 mm, is 5.28 N/mm2 .

y = Distance of the C.G. of the area A from N.A., Find the shear force to which the beam is subjected. [Ans. 70 kN]

b = Actual width at the fibre, and mm7. A beam of I-section is having overall depth as 500 and overall width as 190 mm. The thick-

l = Moment of inertia of the section about N.A. mm10. ness of flanges is 25 whereas the thickness of the web is 15 mm. The moment of inertia
3. Show that for a rectangular section of the maximum shear stress is 1.5 times the average stress.
4. Prove that the shear stress distribution in a rectangular section of a beam which is subjected to mmabout N.A. is given as 6.45 x 108 4 If the section carries a shear force of 40 kN, calculate the

a shear force F is given by .

maximum shear stress. Also sketch the shear stress distribution across the section.

[Ans. 62.33 N/mm2 ]
8. An I-section has flanges of width b and the overall depth is 26. The flanges and web are of

uniform thickness t. Find the ratio of the maximum shear stress to the average shear stress.

[Ans. 2.25]

9. An I-section has the following dimensions :

5. Prove that the maximum shear stress in a circular section of a beam is 4/3 times the average mm mmflanges : 150
x 20
shear stress.
mmweb x 10 mm.
6. Derive an expression for the shear stress at any point in a circular section of a beam, which is : 30
subjected to a shear force F.
The maximum shear stress developed in the beam is 16.8 N/mm2 Find the shear force to which
7. How will you draw the shear stress distribution diagram for composite section ? .
8. How will you prove that the shear stress changes abruptly at the junction of the flange and the
the beam is subjected. [Ans. 50 kN]
web of an I-section ?
A 12 cm by 5 cm I-section is subjected to a shearing force of 10 kN. Calculate the shear stress at

the neutral axis and at the top of the web. What percentage of shearing force is carried by the

mm mm mmweb ? Given I = 220 x 104
4 area = 9.4 x 102 2 web thickness = 3.5 and flange
,,

thickness = 5.5 mm. [Ans. 27.2 N/mm2 20.1 N/mm2 9.5 kN. i.e., 95% of the total]
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376 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

11. The shear force acting on a section of a beam is 100 kN. The section of the beam is of T-shaped of

mm mmdimensions 200 x 50 mm. The flange thickness and web thickness are 50 mm.
x 250

mmMoment of inertia about the horizontal neutral axis is 1.134 x 10 8 4 Find the shear stress at 9

. Direct and Bending Stresses

the neutral axis and at the junction of the web and the flange.

[Ans. 11.64 N/mm 2 ; 2.76 N/mm2 and 11.04 N/mm2]

12. A beam is of T-section, flange 12 cm by 1 cm, web 10 cm by 1 cm. What percentage of the shearing

force at any section is carried by the web ? [Ans. 93.5%]

D13. For the section shown in Fig. 8.18, determine the average shearing stresses at A, B, C and for

a shearing force of 20 kN. Draw also the shear stress distribution across the section.

[Ans. 0 ; 6.47 N/mm2 ; 27.7 N/mm2 ; 44.4. N/mm2 ] 9.1. INTRODUCTION

Direct stress alone is produced in a body when it is subjected to an axial tensile or
compressive load. And bending stress is produced in the body, when it is subjected to a bending
moment. But if a body is subjected to axial loads and also bending moments, then both the
stresses {i.e., direct and bending stresses) will be produced in the body. In this chapter, we
shall study the important cases of the members subjected to direct and bending stresses. Both
these stresses act normal to a cross-section, hence the two stresses may be algebraically added

into a single resultant stress.

14.

9.2. COMBINED BENDING AND DIRECT STRESSES

Consider the case of a column* subjected by a compressive load P

acting along the axis of the column as shown in Fig. 9.1. This load will
cause a direct compressive stress whose intensity will be uniform across

the cross-section of the column.

Fig. 8.18 Let a0 = Intensity of the stress

A rectangular beam is simply supported at the ends and carries a point load at the centre. Prove A = Area of cross-section

that the ratio of span to depth P = Load acting on the column.

Maximum bending stress Then stress,

[Hint. Let 2 x Maximum shear stress ’ Load P

W = Point load at centre, °° Area A It

b = width, and d = Depth. Now consider the case of a column subjected by a compressive load

—WMax. Shear force = Max. bending moment = WL P whose line of action is at a distance of ‘e’ from the axis of the column as Fig. 9.1

, .

(WL shown in Fig. 9.2 (a). Here ‘e’ is known as eccentricity of the load. The eccentric load shown in

—MMax. bending stress = =[4 WL 6 3 WL Fig. 9.2 (a) will cause direct stress and bending stress. This is proved as discussed below :

j "X 2 bd2 1. In Fig. 9.2 (6), we have applied, along the axis of the column, two equal and
opposite forces P. Thus three forces are acting now on the column. One of the forces is shown
'bd^\ 4 bd2

6 in Fig. 9.2 (c) and the other two forces are shown in Fig. 9.2 (d).

{.

Max. shear stress = — x Average shear stress 2. The force shown in Fig. 9.2 (c) is acting along the axis of the column and hence this

W W— —3 X Max. shear force - —3 X force will produce a direct stress.
X 1 = —3 X ~
3. The forces shown in Fig. 9.2 (d) will form a couple, whose moment will be P x e. This
2 Area of section 2 2 bxd 4 bxd
couple will produce a bending stress.

Max, bending stress 3 WL' L * Column is a vertical member subjected to a compressive load.
2 x Max. shear stress d 377
2 bd2 .

W

bxd

378 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS DIRECT AND BENDING STRESSES 379

Hence an eccentric* load will produce a direct stress as well as a bending stress. By

adding these two stresses algebraically, a single resultant stress can be obtained.

where I = Moment of inertia of the column section about

^

b
the neutral axis Y-Y = —~~d

Substituting the value of I in equation (it), we get

M M12

12 Elevation
(a)
The bending stress depends upon the value ofy from
(a) (6) <e) (d)
the axis Y-Y.

The bending stress at the extreme is obtained by

substituting y = —b in the above equation.

Fig. 9.2 Position

of load P

9.3. RESULTANT STRESS WHEN A COLUMN OF RECTANGULAR SECTION IS SUB- 6P xe
JECTED TO AN ECCENTRIC LOAD
d.b 2
A column of rectangular section subjected to an eccentric load is shown in Fig. 9.3. Let M = P x e)

the load is eccentric with respect to the axis Y-Y as shown in Fig. 9.3 (6). It is mentioned in — 6Pxe 6Pxe
Art. 9.2 that an eccentric load causes direct stress as well as bending stress. Let us calculate
— -i- , (o)
these stresses.
d.b.b Axb I “

(v Area = b xd = A) P'nmin t ,L

Let P = Eccentric load on column The resultant stress at any point will be the alge- |

e = Eccentricity of the load braic sum of direct stress and bending stress. I

c = Direct stress If y is taken positive on the same side of Y-Y as the
0 load, then bending stress will be of the same type as the
(c)
direct stress. Here direct stress is compressive and hence
o = Bending stress
b

b = Width of column

d = Depth of column bending stress will also be compressive towards the right

A.'. Area of column section, = b x d of the axis Y-Y. Similarly bending stress will be tensile towards the left of the axis Y-Y. Taking

Now moment due to eccentric load P is given by, compressive stress as positive and tensile stress as negative we can find the maximum and
minimum stress at the extremities of the section. The stress will be maximum along layer BC
M - Load x eccentricity and minimum along layer AD.

= P xe Let omax = Maximum stress {i.e. , stress along BC)
°min - Minimum stress (i.e., stress along AD)
The direct stress (a ) is given by,
Then a = Direct stress + Bending stress
0

Load (P) _ P

°° Area A

This stress is uniform along the cross-section of the column.

The bending stress a due to moment at any point of the column section at a distance y P 6P.e (Here bending stress is +ve)
b
+
from the neutral axis Y-Y is given by
A A. b

M _ ab

I ±y

* Eccentric load is a load whose line of action does not coincide with the axis of the column. The = Direct stress - Bending stress

aceentricity of the load may be about one of the axis, or about both the axis.

380 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS DIRECT AND BENDING STRESSES 381

P 6 P.e .PL 6xe ...(9.2)
_ ]
bJ
A A.b Al

These stresses are shown in Fig. 9.3 (c). The resultant stress along the width of the

column will vary by a straight line law.

ADIf in equation (9.2), omm is negative then the stress along the layer will be tensile. If

amin is zero then there will be no tensile stress along the width of the column. If anin is positive

then there will be only compressive stress along the width of the column.

A mmProblem 9.1. rectangular column of width 200 10 mm I 240 kN

mmand of thickness 150 carries a point load of 240 kN at an *

,
|

mmeccentricity of 10 as shown in Fig. 9.4 (i). Determine the maxi-

mum and minimum stresses on the section.

Sol. Given b = 200 mm j
: j
d - 150 mm
Width, ]
Thickness, A-b xd \
I
Area,

mm- 200 x 150 = 30000 2

Eccentric load,

P = 240 kN

= 240000 N

Eccentricity,

e = 10 mm

Let amax = Maximum stress, and
omi-n = Minimum stress.

(i) Using equation (9.1), we get

Pf. 6xe'\ Fig. 9.4 (i)

_ 240000 ( 1 + 6x 10 "j

30000 l 200 J

= 8(1 + 0.3) = 10.4 N/m2. Ans.

(it) Using equation (9.2), we get

P(. 6xeA Fig. 9.4 (ii)

°min ~ A I bJ

_ 240000 r 6 N/mm= 8(1 - 0.3) = 5.6 2 Ans.

.

30000 l. :

These stresses are shown in Fig. 9.4 (ii).

Problem 9.2. If in Problem 9.1, the minimum stress on the section is given zero then
find the eccentricity of the point load of 240 kN acting on the rectangular column. Also calculate

the corresponding maximum stress on the section.

Sol. Given :

The data from Problem 9.1 is :

b = 200 mm, d = 150 mm, P = 240000 N, A - 30000 mm2

V

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS DIRECT and bending stresses 383
382

240000 6x60 ga _ 16) = _ 4N/mm2> Ang. Md
=
I *2
30000 V 200 )
M — x —d
Negative sign means tensile stress.
42
The stresses are plotted as shown in Fig. 9.6.
64
Note. From the above three problems, we have
32 M
200 or mm- (as b = 200). This is clear from
jid 3
— mm(i) The minimum stress is zero when e = 6

Problem 9.2. 32 Pxe

(ii) The minimum stress +ve (i.e., compressive) when e < This ss clear from Problem 9.1 in ~± M(•• = Pxe)
nd*
is . •(»)
(given)
g
Mean stress = -
mmwhich e = 10 which is less than (i.e., 33.33). Direct stress due to load is given by,
176.714
a° PP

(Hi) The minimum stress is -ve (i.e., tensile) when e > g . This is clear from Problem 9.3 in which =

A 176.714

Maximum stress = Direct stress x Bending stress

mme = 50 which is more than -g- (i.e., 33.33). = °o + °b

mmProblem 9.4. The line of thrust, in a compression testing specimen 15 diameter, is P 32 Pxe

parallel to the axis of the specimen but is displaced from it. Calculate the distance of the line of ” dz
176.714
thrust from the axis when the maximum stress is 20% greater jt

than the mean stress on a normal section. But 1.2 x Mean stress

Sol. Given : d = 15 mm P ...(ti)
Diameter,
= 1.2 x

176.714

.-. Area, A -It - ,9 Equating equations (i) and (ii), we get

= x 15
4
Pxe P
mm= 176.714
^
2 —P + 32 ,1.„2

d3 = x

amax = 20% greater than mean 176.714 it 176.714

= 120 x mean stress 32 x P x e P1.2 P 0.2 P

100 nd 3 176.714 176.714 176.714

= 1.2 x mean stress.

Let P = Compressive load on specimen 32 x e 0.2 (Cancelling P to both sides)
d3 176.714

e = Eccentricity it

Mean stress = Load = P -t .N./. mm, 0.2 x it x d 3 0.2 x 7t x 15 - 0.375 mm. Ans.

Area 176.714 32 x 176.714 32 x 176.714

We know that moment, mAProblem 9.5. hollow rectangular column of external depth 1 and external width

M=Pxe 0.8 mis 10 cm thick. Calculate the maximum and minimum stress in the section of the column

Now bending stress is given by kNif a vertical load of 200 is acting with an eccentricity of 15 cm as shown in Fig. 9.8.

M Sol. Given : B = 0.8m= 800 mm
_ External width, D = 1.0 m = 1000 mm
External depth,
iy Thickness of walls. mmt = 10 cm = 100

M

ab~ ~Y* y

:. Maximum bending stress will be when y = ± Inner width, b = B - 2 x 100

Hence maximum bending stress is given by, = 800 - 200 = 600 mm

M —(j, =r Inner depth, d=D- 2 x t
mm= 1000 - 2 x 100 = 800
X ( ± d\ Fig. 9.7

6 I { 2)

Area, A=SxD-ixd

= 800 x 1000 - 600 x 800

= 800000 - 480000

= 320000 mm2

M.O.I. about Y-Y axis is given by,

1000 x 800 3 800 x 600 3
1 = 12 ~ 12

= 42.66 x 109 - 14.4 x 109

mm= 28.26 x 109 4

NEccentric load, P = 200 kN = 200,000

mmEccentricity, e = 15 cm = 150

We know that the moment,

M = Pxe

= 200,000 x 150

= 3000000 Nmm

The bending stress is given by,

Maximum bending stress will be when

y = ± 400

M x (± 400)
ya
b=

30000000 ...
q" x 400
=± 10 9

28.26 x

= ± 0.4246 N/mm2

Direct stress is given by,

P 200000 Fig. 9.8
a°~_ A 320000

= 0.625 N/mm2

mMaaxxjiimuuum sturceosos —= an +"r Olv“7> —= 0.625 +~ ' U0,.-X4W2'4I6V
1

= 1.0496 N/mm2 (Compressive). Ans.

Minimum stress = °o ~ a ~ 0.625 - 0.4246
b

= 0.2004 N/mm2 (Compressive). Ans.

Problem 9.6. A short column, of external diameter 40 cm and internal diameter 20 cm

carries an eccentric load of 80 kN. Find the greatest eccentricity which the load can have with-

out producing tension on the cross-section.

Sol. Given : Z) = 40 cm = 400 mm
External dia., d = 20 cm = 200 mm
Internal dia.,