Figure Q2 shows the cross section of a beam. The beam is simply supported over a span of 6 m and carries a vertical point load of 40 kN acting at its mid-span. Calculate  The position of the horizontal centroidal axis of the cross-section from its bottom. The second moment area of the cross-section about the horizontal centroidal axis  The maximum shear load per unit length (metre) at the lower surface of the top flange

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Figure Q2 shows the cross section of a beam. The beam is simply supported over a span of 6 m and carries a vertical point load of 40 kN acting at its mid-span.

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 The position of the horizontal centroidal axis of the cross-section from its bottom.

The second moment area of the cross-section about the horizontal centroidal axis 

The maximum shear load per unit length (metre) at the lower surface of the top flange

440 mm
135 mm
60mm
60mm
135 mm
50 mm
320 mm
Figure Q2: Cross section of a simply supported beam
300 mm 150 mm50 mm
Transcribed Image Text:440 mm 135 mm 60mm 60mm 135 mm 50 mm 320 mm Figure Q2: Cross section of a simply supported beam 300 mm 150 mm50 mm
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