Mechanics of Materials

Lesson 15

Beam Stresses II

Learning outcomes

    1. Apply the flexural formula to compute unknowns.
    2. Illustrate the state of flexural stress at a point on a 2D stress element or a 3D stress cube.
    3. Illustrate the distribution of flexural stress on a transverse plane in 2D.
    4. Given a specific point in a beam, determine whether the flexural stress is zero, tensile, or compressive.
    5. Given any beam, determine the neutral axis (axis of bending).
    6. Determine the (x, y, z) location/s of maximum flexural tensile stress anywhere in a beam.
    7. Determine the (x, y, z) location/s of maximum flexural compressive stress anywhere in a beam.
    8. Determine the (x, y, z) location/s of zero flexural stress anywhere in a beam.

In-Class Notes

LE15 Beam Stresses II.pdf

Homework

HW15 Beam Stresses II.pdf

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