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ME16A: CHAPTER THREE

BENDING MOMENTS
AND SHEARING
FORCES IN BEAMS
3.1 BEAM

 A structural member which is


long when compared with its
lateral dimensions, subjected to
transverse forces so applied as
to induce bending of the
member in an axial plane, is
called a beam.
3.1.1 TYPES OF BEAMS

 Beams are usually described by the manner


in which they are supported.
 For instance, a beam with a pin support at
one end and a roller support at the other is
called a simply supported beam or a
simple beam ( Figure 3.1a).
 A cantilever beam (Figure 3.1b) is one that
is fixed at one end and is free at the other.
The free end is free to translate and rotate
unlike the fixed end that can do neither.
Types of Beams
TYPES OF BEAMS

 The third example is a beam with an


overhang (Figure 3.1c).
 The beam is simply supported at points
A and B but it also projects beyond the
support at B.
 The overhanging segment is similar to
a cantilever beam except that the beam
axis may rotate at point B.
3.1 TYPES OF LOADS:

 A load can be classified as:


 (i) Concentrated: which is regarded as
acting wholly at one. Examples are loads P,
P2, P3 and P4 in Figure 3.1.
 (ii) Distributed Load: A load that is spread
along the axis of the beam, such as q in
Figure 3.1 a. Distributed loads are
measured by their intensity, which is
expressed in force per unit distance e.g.
kN/m.
TYPES OF LOADS CONTD.

 A uniformly distributed load, or uniform load


has constant intensity, q per unit distance
(Figure 3.1. a).
 A linearly varying load (Figure 3.1 b) has an
intensity which changes with distance.
 (iii) Couple: This is illustrated by the couple
of moment M acting on the overhanging
beam in Figure 3.1 c).
3.1 SHEAR FORCES AND
BENDING MOMENTS

 When a beam is loaded by forces or


couples, stresses and strains are
created throughout the interior of the
beam.
 To determine these stresses and
strains, the internal forces and internal
couples that act on the cross sections
of the beam must be found.
SHEAR FORCES AND BENDING
MOMENTS CONTD.

 To find the internal quantities, consider a


cantilever beam in Figure 3.2 .
 Cut the beam at a cross-section mn located
at a distance x from the free end and isolate
the left hand part of the beam as a free body
(Figure 3.2 b).
 The free body is held in equilibrium by the
force P and by the stresses that act over the
cut cross section.
SHEAR FORCES AND BENDING
MOMENTS CONTD.

 The resultant of the stresses must be such


as to maintain the equilibrium of the free
body.
 The resultant of the stresses acting on the
cross section can be reduced to a shear
force V and a bending moment M.
 The stress resultants in statically
determinate beams can be calculated from
equations of equilibrium.
Shear Force V and Bending Moment, M in a
Beam
Summing forces in the vertical direction and also taking
moments about the cut section:

 Fx = 0 i.e. P – V = 0 or V = P

 M = 0 i.e. M – Px or M = Px

P
A m B

x n (a)

P
A
M
(b)
x B
V
M
(c)
Shear Force and Bending
Moment
 Shear Force: is the algebraic sum of
the vertical forces acting to the left or
right of the cut section

 Bending Moment: is the algebraic


sum of the moment of the forces to the
left or to the right of the section taken
about the section
Sign Convention
SIGN CONVENTION CONTD.

 Positive directions are denoted by an


internal shear force that causes
clockwise rotation of the member on
which it acts, and an internal moment
that causes compression, or pushing
on the upper arm of the member.
 Loads that are opposite to these are
considered negative.
3.1 RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN
LOADS, SHEAR FORCES, AND
BENDING MOMENTS
These relationships are quite useful
when investigating the shear forces
and bending moments throughout
the entire length of a beam and
they are especially helpful when
constructing shear-force and
bending moment diagrams in the
Section 3.5.
RELATIONSHIPS CONTD.

 Consider an element of a beam cut between


two cross sections that are dx apart (Figure
3.4a).
 The shear forces and bending moments
acting on the sides of the element are shown
in their positive directions.
 The shear forces and bending moments vary
along the axis of the beam.
ELEMENTS OF A BEAM
RELATIONSHIPS CONTD.

 The values on the right hand face of


the element will therefore be different
from those on the left hand face. In the
case of distributed load, as shown in
the figure, the increments in V and M
are infinitesimal and so can be
denoted as dV and dM respectively.
RELATIONSHIPS CONTD.

 The corresponding stress resultants on the


right hand face are V + dV and M + dM.
 In the case of concentrated load (Figure
3.4b), or a couple (Figure 3.4c), the
increments may be finite, and so they are
denoted V1 and M1.
 The corresponding stress resultants on the
RHS face are V + V1 and M + M1.
(a) Distributed Loads

FromFigure3.4a:

 Fy= 0 i.e. V - qdx - (V+dV) = 0

- qdx–dV = 0 and:
dV
 q ………… (3.1)
dx
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ontheaxisof thebeamisequal tothenegativeof theintensityof
thedistributedloadat that samepoint.
(a) Distributed Loads
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Taking Moments about the LHSof the element in Figure 3.4.a:

 M= 0 i.e. – M - q dx (dx/2) - (V+dV) dx + M + dM = 0

Neglecting products of differentials since they are small compared to other terms:
- Vdx + dM = 0 and:

dM
V ………………………….. (3.2)
dx
This equation means that the rate of change of the bending moment at any point on the
axis of a beamis equal to the shear force at that same point. For instance, if the shear
forceis zeroinaregionof thebeam, thenthebendingmoment isconstant inthat region.
Distributed Loads Contd.

 Note that equation 3.2 applies only in


regions where distributed loads or no
loads act on the beam.
 At a point where a concentrated load
acts, a sudden change (or
discontinuity) in the shear force occurs
and the derivative dM/dx is undefined
at that point.
(b) Concentrated Loads (Figure
3.4 b)
 Fy = 0 i.e. V–P- (V+V) = 0 1 or V1 = - P

This means that anabrupt changeintheshear forceoccurs


at any point whereaconcentratedloadacts.
Asonepassesfromleft toright throughthepoint of load
application, theshear forcedecreasesbyanamount P.
TakingMoments about theLHSfaceof theelement:

- M - P(dx/2) - (V + V1) dx + M + M1 = 0
M1 = P(dx/2) + Vdx + V1 dx
Since dx is small, M1 is alsosmall andthis means that the
bendingmoment doesnot changeaswepassthrough
thepoint of applicationof aconcentratedload.
Example

 Determine the equation for Bending


Moment and Shear force for the beam
below:
W kN/m

WL/2
WL/2
L
Solution
dVx
  w
dx
Vx = - w x + C1

dM x
 Vx
dx
M x = - w /2 x 2 + C 1 x + C 2
B o u n d a r y C o n d it io n : A t x = 0 , M x = 0 - S im p ly s u p p o r t e d b e a m
i. e . C 2 = 0

i. e . M x = - w / 2 x 2 + C 1 x

B o u n d a r y C o n d it io n : A t x = L , M x = 0 - S im p ly s u p p o r t e d
i. e . 0 = - w / 2 L 2 + C 1 L a n d C 1 = w L /2

i. e . M x = w L / 2 x - w x 2 / 2
V x = - w x + w L /2
3.5 SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING
MOMENT DIAGRAMS

 When designing a beam, there


is the need to know how the
bending moments vary
throughout the length of the
beam, particularly the
maximum and minimum values
of these quantities.
Example

 Draw the shear and bending moment


diagrams for the beam shown in the
Figure.
x 5 kN x

2.5 kN x x
2.5 kN
2m
2m
Solution

(i) First determine the reactions at A and B. These are equal to 2.5 kN

each.

(ii) Cut the beam at an arbitrary section x after A but before B

2.5 kN V M

The unknown forces V and M are assumed to act in the positive sense on the right hand

face of the segment according to the sign convention:

V = 2.5 kN (1)

i.e. M = 2.5 x kN.m (2)


Solution Contd.

(i) Now choose another section along BC after the 5 kN load (2 m < x < 4 m)

2m x

5 kN

V M

2.5 kN x-2 x

V = 2.5 kN - 5 kN = - 2.5 kN (3)

M= 2.5 x - 5 (x –2) = (10 - 2.5x ) kN.m (4)


Shear Force and Bending Moment
Diagrams
Simpler Method

Simpler Method For Drawing Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

(i) The Shear forces (V) can be determined by mental arithmetic using the

convention that the upward force at the LHS section is positive and downward

force is negative. Also downward force at the RHS of the beam is positive while

the upward force is negative: Starting from the LHS of beam:

At A: V = 2.5 kN

At B: , V = 2.5 – 5 = - 2.5 kN

At point C: V = -2.5 kN (upward force at the right of beam)

(ii) For bending moment (BM), remember that at the LHS of a beam, clockwise

moment is positive and anti-clockwise is negative. Starting from the LHS:

At A: B.M. is zero … Simply supported beam

At B: B.M = 2.5 x 2 = 5 kN m

At C: B.M. is zero …. Simply supported beam


Example
 Draw the shear and bending moment
diagrams for the beam AB
Solution

 Because the beam and its loading are


symmetric, RA and RB are q L/2 each. The
shear force and bending moment at
distance x from the LHS are:
 V = RA - q x = q L/2 - q x
 M = RA x - q x (x/2) = q L x /2 - q x 2/2
 These equations, are valid throughout the
length of the beam and are plotted as shear
force and bending moment diagrams.
Solution Contd.

` N o t e : T h e s lo p e o f t h e in c lin e d s t r a ig h t lin e r e p r e s e n t in g t h e
s h e a r f o r c e is – q w h ic h a g r e e s w it h e q u a t io n 3 . 1 . A ls o a t e a c h
c r o s s s e c t io n , t h e s lo p e o f t h e b e n d in g m o m e n t d ia g r a m is e q u a l t o t h e
s h e a r f o r c e a s s h o w n in e q u a t io n 3 . 2 , t h u s :
dM d q L x q x2 q L
 (  )   q x  V
dx dx 2 2 2

T h e m a x im u m b e n d in g m o m e n t o c c u r s a t t h e m id p o in t o f t h e b e a m ;
t h e r e f o r e , w e s u b s t it u t e x = L / 2 in t o t h e e x p r e s s io n f o r M t o o b t a in :

M m a x = q L 2/8 a s s h o w n o n t h e d ia g r a m .
Diagrams
Example

Draw the shear and bending moment diagrams for the beam AB

1.8 kN/m
A D B

RA 4 kN RB

1.6 m 1m 1.4 m
Solution

 Find RA and RB
 Fy = 0 i.e. RA + RB = (1.8 x 2.6) + 4
kN = 8.68 kN
 MB = 0 i.e. - 4 RA + 2.4 x 4 + ( 1.8 x
2.6) x ( 4 - 1.3 ) = 0
 4 RA = 9.6 + 12.63 = 22.23;
 RA = 5.56 kN
 RB = 8.68 - 5.56 = 3.12 kN
Solution Contd.
(i) Using the usual convention: At point A: V = 5.56 kN

At point C, V = 5.56 – (1.8 x 1.6) = 5.56 – 2.88 = 2.68 kN

At point C also, because of the 4 kN load, the V is also equal to 2.68 – 4 =

= - 1.32 kN

At point D: V = 5.56 - (1.8 x 2.6) – 4 = 5.56 – 4.68 – 4 = - 3.12 kN

At point B: V = - 3.12 kN - upward force on right of section.

(ii) For the Bending moment:

At point A: B.M. is zero …. Simply supported beam

At point C: B.M. = (5.56 x 1.6) - (1.8 x 1.6) x 0.8 = 8.896 – 2.304

= 6.59 kN m

At point D: B.M = (5.56 x 2.6 ) - (4 x 1) - (1.8 x 2.6) x 1.3

= 14.456 - 4 - 6.084 = 4.37 kN m

At point B, B.M is zero. ….. Simply supported beam.


Shear Force & Bending Moment
Diagrams
D

A C E

5.56 kN 4 kN 3.12 kN

1.6 m 1m 1.4 m

5.56 kN

2.68 kN

0 Shear Force 0

- 1.32

- 3.12 kN

6.59 4.37

Bending Moment 0

0
3.1 BENDING STRESSES IN
BEAMS (FOR PURE BENDING)

 It is important to distinguish between pure


bending and non-uniform bending.
 Pure bending is the flexure of the beam
under a constant bending moment.
Therefore, pure bending occurs only in
regions of a beam where the shear force is
zero because V = dM/dx.
 Non-uniform bending is flexure in the
presence of shear forces, and bending
moment changes along the axis of the beam.
Assumptions in Simple Bending
Theory
 (i) Beams are initially straight
 (ii) The material is homogenous and isotropic i.e.
it has a uniform composition and its mechanical
properties are the same in all directions
 (iii)The stress-strain relationship is linear and
elastic
 (iv) Young’s Modulus is the same in tension as in
compression
 (v) Sections are symmetrical about the plane of
bending
Assumptions in Simple Bending
Theory Contd.

 Sections which are plane before


bending remain plane after bending.
 The last assumption implies that each
section rotates during bending about a
neutral axis, so that the distribution of
strain across the section is linear, with
zero strain at the neutral axis.
Assumptions in Simple Bending
Contd.

 The beam is thus divided into tensile


and compressive zones separated by a
neutral surface.
 The theory gives very accurate results
for stresses and deformations for most
practical beams provided that
deformations are small.
Theory of Simple Bending
 Consider an initially straight beam, AB under pure
bending.
 The beam may be assumed to be composed of
an infinite number of longitudinal fibers.
 Due to the bending, fibres in the lower part of the
beam extend and those in the upper parts are
shortened.
 Somewhere in-between, there would be a layer of
fibre that has undergone no extension or change
in length.
 This layer is called neutral surface.
Theory of Bending
Theory of Simple Bending

 The line of intersection of the


neutral surface with the cross-
section is called Neutral Axis of
the cross section.
Theory of Simple Bending
a c
A B

M N

F ig u r e 3 . 5 a
b d

dx
L e t a b a n d c d b e t w o c r o s s s e c t io n s a t a d is t a n c e d x a p a r t ( F ig u r e 3 . 5 a ) .
L e t O b e t h e c e n t r e o f c u r v a t u r e a n d le t R b e t h e r a d iu s o f t h e n e u t r a l
s u rfa c e .
C o n s id e r a f ib r e ‘m n ’ a t a d is t a n c e ‘y ’ f r o m t h e n e u t r a l s u r f a c e .
C h a n g e in le n g t h o f m n = (R + y ) d - R d = y d
y d y
S tr a in ,   
R d R
y
S tr e s s ,   E   E ...........( A )
R
Theory of Simple Bending Contd.
E q u ilib r iu m E q u a tio n s
E
d F a c tin g o n d A   dA  y dA
R
F  N o r m a l fo r c e 
E
R z
A
y.dA  0 .....(1 )

( a s t h e r e is n o n o r m a l f o r c e a c t in g o n t h e c r o s s s e c t io n )

dF   . dA
dM   . y.dA
M  z
A
 . y.dA .....(2 )

z
A
 .dA  0 z
A
 . y.dA  M

z
A
 . d A  0 , m e a n in g th a t
E
R z
A
y dA  0

S in c e
E
R
cannot be zero: z
A
y dA  0

T h is in t e g r a l is c a lle d f ir s t m o m e n t o f a r e a o f t h e c r o s s s e c t io n . H e n c e , n e u t r a l a x is
c o in c id e s w it h t h e c e n t r o id a l a x is .
Theory of Simple Bending Contd.
S e c o n d C o n d it io n

zA
 y dA 
E
R z
A
y2 dA  M

zA
y2 dA is c a lle d t h e s e c o n d m o m e n t o f a r e a o r t h e m o m e n t o f in e r t ia o f t h e c r o s s

s e c t io n a b o u t t h e n e u t r a l a x is i. e . I NA

zA
 y dA 
E
R z
A
y2 dA  M

E
i. e . I  M ........( B )
R
C o m b in in g e q u a t io n s A a n d B , w e g e t :

M  E
  T h is is t h e e le m e n t a r y b e n d in g f o r m u la
I y R
Simple Bending: Calculation of Stress

T o c a lc u la te th e s tre s s , u s e th e f irs t tw o e q u a tio n s . T h a t is :


M
  y . . .. . .. . .. . . ( C )
I
T o c a lc u la te R a d iu s o f C u rv a tu re :

1 M
   .......... ( D )
R E I
T h is m e a n s th a t ra d iu s o f c u rv a tu re (  ) is d ire c tly p ro p o rtio n a l to M a n d in v e rs e ly
p ro p o rtio n a l to E I. EI is c a lle d th e f le x u ra l rig id ity .

M
  y : S tre s s e s a re n o rm a lly c a lc u la te d o n th e e x tre m e s i.e . c o m p re s s io n a n d
I
te n s ile m a x im u m s tre s s e s .

M M
i.e .  m ax  y m ax 
I Z

I
W h e re : Z  c a lle d ‘M o d u lu s o f th e S e c tio n ’ (S e c tio n M o d u lu s )
y m ax
Simple Bending: Compression and
Tension Zones

Moment of resistance of the cross section, M =  Z


 Z will be equal or less than applied moment for the section to be safe.
The magnitudes of the maximum compressive stress and the minimum tensile stress a
the same.

Compression
M M
 max  . h1 
I Z1
M M
 min  . h2 
Tension I Z2
Non-Uniform Bending

 Non-Uniform Bending: In the case of non-


uniform bending of a beam, where bending
moment varies from section to section, there
will be shear force at each cross section
which will induce shearing stresses.
 Also these shearing stresses cause warping
(or out-of-plane distortion) of the cross
section so that plane cross sections do not
remain plane even after bending.
Non-Uniform Bending Contd.

 This complicates the problem but it has been


found by more detailed analysis that normal
stresses calculated from simple bending
formula are not greatly altered by the
presence of shear stresses.
 Thus we may justifiably use the theory of
pure bending for calculating normal stresses
in beams subjected to non-uniform bending.
Example
Example: A cantilever AB of length, 1 m carries a uniformly distributed load, w N/m
from the fixed end A to the free end B. If the Cantilever consists of a horizontal plate of
thickness 10 mm and width 120 mm as shown in the figure below, calculate the total
permissible distributed load, w if the maximum bending stress is not to exceed 100
MN/m2. Ignore the weight of the plate.

w N/m

w N/m
A
B
L

1m

120 mm
Solution
Solution
x
w N/m

M = - w x 2 /2 (for 0 < x < 0) (x is from right to left)

At x = 0, Mx = 0
At x = L/2, Mx = - w/2 ( L/2)2 = - w L2/8
At x = L, Mx = - w L2/2 . The negative sign shows that the bending involves
hogging rather than sagging.
Solution Concluded
S o t h e m a x im u m b e n d in g m o m e n t ( M m a x ) is w L 2/2 ( N u m e r ic a l m a x im u m ) .
F o r L = 1 m , M m a x = w /2 N .m
M o m e n t o f in e r t ia o f a r e c t a n g u la r c r o s s s e c t io n ( I x) = b d 3/1 2
3 – 8 4
= 0 .1 2 m x 0 .0 1 = 1 x 1 0 m
1 2
M a x im u m s t r e s s ,  m a x = M m a x y m a x / Ix

F o r a r e c t a n g le y m a x = d /2 = 1 0 /2 = 5 m m ( d is t h ic k n e s s )
 m a x is g iv e n a s 1 0 0 x 1 0 6
N /m 2

 8
 I 100 x 10 6
N /m 2 x 1 x 10 m 4
M m ax (N /m 2
)  m ax

y m ax 0 .0 0 5 m

2
= 2 0 0 N /m = w /2
2
T h e re fo re t h e p e r m is s ib le d is t r ib u t e d lo a d , w = 4 0 0 N /m

N o t e : S in c e t h e m a x im u m b e n d in g m o m e n t is n e g a t iv e , t h e m a x im u m t e n s ile s t r e s s
o c c u rs a t th e to p o f t h e b e a m w h ile t h e m a x im u m c o m p r e s s iv e s t r e s s o c c u r s a t t h e
b o tto m .
Example

Example: A uniform T-section beam is 100 mm wide and 150 mm deep with a flange
thickness of 25 mm and a web thickness of 12 mm. If the limiting bending stresses for
the material of the beam are 80 MN/m2 in compression and 160 MN/m2 , find the
maximum uniformly distributed load (u.d.l) that the beam can carry over a simply
supported span of 5 m.

100 mm

25
40.6 mm

150 mm
109.4 mm 12

Reference
Solution
100 mm

25
40.6 mm

150 mm
109.4 mm 12

Reference

Solution: The second moment of area, I used in the simple bending theory is about the
neutral axis, thus in order to determine the I value of the T-section shown, it is necessary
first to determine the position of the centroid and hence the neutral axis.

Find the Neutral Axis:

A y = A1 y 1 + A 2 y2

(100 x 25 ) + (125 x 12) y = (100 x 25) x 137.5 + (12 x 125 x 62.5)

(2500 + 1500 ) y = 343750 + 93750 = 437500

y = 109.4 mm (see in figure)

Thus the N.A. is positioned, as shown, a distance of 109.4 mm above the base.
Solution Contd.

T h e s e c o n d m o m e n t o f a r e a , I c a n n o w b e f o u n d b y d iv id in g t h e s e c t io n
in t o c o n v e n ie n t r e c t a n g le s w it h t h e ir e d g e s in t h e n e u t r a l a x is .

12 x 1253 100 x 253


I xx   ( 1 2 x 1 2 5 ) x 4 6 .9 2
  ( 1 0 0 x 2 5 ) x 2 8 .1 2
12 12

= 1 9 5 3 1 2 5 + 3 2 9 9 4 1 5 + 1 3 0 2 0 8 .3 + 1 9 7 4 0 2 5
4 -6 4
= 7 3 5 6 7 7 3 .3 m m = 7 .3 6 x 1 0 m
M a x im u m c o m p r e s s iv e s t r e s s w ill o c c u r a t t h e u p p e r s u r f a c e , w h e r e y = 4 0 . 6 m m a n d
u s in g t h e lim it in g c o m p r e s s iv e s t r e s s v a lu e q u o t e d :

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 I 8 0 x 1 0 6 x 7 .3 6 x 1 0
M    1 4 .5 k N m
y 4 0 .6 x 1 0  3
Solution Concluded

T h is s u g g e s t s a m a x im u m a llo w a b le b e n d in g m o m e n t o f 1 4 . 5 k N m . It is
n o w n e c e s s a r y , h o w e v e r , t o c h e c k t h e t e n s ile s t r e s s c r it e r io n w h ic h m u s t a p p ly
o n t h e lo w e r s u r f a c e ,

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 I 1 6 0 x 1 0 6 x 7 .3 6 x 1 0
M    1 0 .7 6 k N m
y 1 0 9 .4 x 1 0  3

T h e g r e a t e s t m o m e n t t h a t c a n t h e r e f o r e b e a p p lie d t o r e t a in s t r e s s e s w it h in b o t h
c o n d it io n s q u o t e d is t h e r e f o r e M = 1 0 .7 6 k N m

B u t f o r a s im p ly s u p p o r t e d b e a m w it h u . d . l, M m a x = w L 2/8
2
W = 8 M /L = (8 x 1 0 .7 6 x 1 0 3) / 5 2
= 3 .4 k N /m

T h e u . d . l m u s t b e lim it e d t o 3 . 4 k N / m .
4.8. BENDING OF BEAMS OF TWO
MATERIALS
 A composite beam is one which is constructed
from a combination of materials. Since the
bending theory only holds good when a
constant value of Young’s modulus applies
across a section, it cannot be used directly to
solve composite-beam problems when two
different materials, and therefore different
values of E, are present. The method of
solution in such as case is to replace one of
the materials by an equivalent section of the
other.
Bending of Beams of Two Materials steel

timber

N A Steel

reinforcement

steel

dy
N A

N.A.
d

At the interface, strain in timber = strain in steel


t s
 W here  t = stress in timber,  s = stress in steel
Et Es
Es = modulus of elasticity of steel, E t = modulus of elasticity of timber
Beams of Two Materials Contd.
Equilibrium Conditions

z
A
 dA  0

z
A
 y dA  M  
E
R
y

Force on an elemental area of timber, dFt =  t b dy = Et. y/R b dy ( E x strain x


area)

Force on an elemental area (b dy) of steel, dFs =  s b dy = b Es y/R dy

d Ft = Et/Es (Es y/R b dy) = Et/Es b (Es y/R dy)

This is equivalent to a steel section of width (b Et/Es)

d
Et/Es b

b
Equivalent steel section of the given composite beam
Beams of Two Materials
Concluded

 
t s
a
nd   E
t
t s
E
t E
s E
s

E
/
sEt i
s c
alle
dmo
du
la
rr
atio
.
Example

Example: Calculate the moment of resistance of the cross section and maximum stress
in timber and steel. The allowable stress in steel is 150 N/mm 2

1 1 Steel

Timber

N A 8 cm

1 s steel
Es= 210,000 N/mm2
Et = 14,000 N/mm2
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Solution
E q u iv a le n t S t e e l S e c t io n

d 8 cm b = (4 ,0 0 0 x 6 )/2 1 0 0 0 0
= 0 .4 c m

6 x 13 0 .4 x 8 3
I NA  2 (  6 x 4 .5 2 )  = 2 6 1 .0 6 c m 4

12 12
2
A llo w a b le s t r e s s in s t e e l = 1 5 0 N / m m
 I
M 
y
2
M R = 1 5 0 N /m m x 2 6 1 .0 6 x 1 0 4 m m 3

5 x 10 m m

= 7 .8 3 x 1 0 6 N m m
Solution Concluded

S tre s s in s te e l = 1 5 0 N /m m 2

S tre s s in tim b e r:
t s Et
 and  t   s
Et Es Es

= 1 5 0 x 1 4 ,0 0 0 /2 1 0 ,0 0 0 = 1 0 N /m m 2

M a x im u m s tre s s in tim b e r in th e g iv e n c o m p o s ite b e a m = 1 0 x 4 /5 = 8 N /m m 2

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