Shear Flow

Shear flow

The shear V is the result of a

transverse shear-stress distribution
that acts over the beam’s cross
section.
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𝑄 = 𝐴′ 𝑦 ′
A′ is the area of the top (or
bottom) from analysis point.
y′: Distance from the centroid
of A′ to neutral axis

Moment of inertia
Thickness material
in perpendicular
in perpendicular
axis of the force
axis of force
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Shear flow in thin-walled members

We will assume that the member has thin walls, that is, the
wall thickness is small compared to its height or width.
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Simplification is possible by noting that the moment of inertia for the cross-sectional
area is

Neglecting the first term, since the thickness of each flange is small, then
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The beam is constructed from four plates and is subjected to a shear force of V=5 kip.
Determine the maximum shear flow in the cross section.
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The assembly is subjected to a vertical shear of V=7 kip. Determine the shear flow at
points A and B and the maximum shear flow in the cross section.
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The internal shear V was applied along a principal centroidal axis of inertia that
also represents an axis of symmetry for the cross section.
What is the effect of applying the shear along a principal centroidal axis that is not
an axis of symmetry?
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If the moments of these forces are summed about point A, the couple or torque
created by the flange forces is responsible for twisting the member.
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In order to prevent the twisting, it is therefore necessary to apply P at a point O
located an eccentric distance e from the web of the channel.
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Determine the location e of the shear center, point O, for the thin-walled member
having the cross section shown. The member segments have the same thickness t.
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Determine the location e of the shear center, point O, for the beam having the cross
section shown. The thickness is t
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