FLEXURE AND SHEAR

Problem
A box beam carries a distributed load of 200 lb/ft and a concentrated load P as shown in Fig. P590. Determine the maximum value of P if fb 1200 psi and fv 150 psi.

Solution 590

MR2=0
10R1=5P+3(2800)
R1=0.5P+840
MR1=0
10R2=5P+7(2800)
R2=0.5P+1960
MB=12[(0.5P+840)+(0.5P160)](5)
MB=2.5P+1700 lbft
MC=MB12[(0.5P+160)+(0.5P+1160)](5)

MC=MB(2.5P+1320)
MC=(2.5P+1700)(2.5P+3300)
MC=1600 lbft
Check MC from the overhang segment

MC=12(4)(800)
MC=1600 lbft

(okay!)

Based on allowable bending stress

fb=McI
Where
M = 2.5P + 1700 lbft
c = 12/2 = 6 in
I = 10(123)/12 - 8(103)/12 = 773.33 in4

Thus,

1200=(2.5P+1700)(12)(6)773.33
P=4475.56 lb
Based on allowable shear stress

fv=VQIb
Where
V = 0.5P + 1160 lb
Q = 10(1)(5.5) + 2 [ 5(1)(2.5) ] = 80 in3
b = 2 in

Thus,

150=(0.5P+1160)(80)773.33(2)
P=3480 lb

For safe value of P, use P = 3480 lb

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