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Problem Description
To find the normal stresses at points A, B, C and D due to eccentric loading
Reference : Mechanics of Materials, 6th edition, Ferdinand P. Beer, Example 4.09, p.285
Attribute Data
Member properties Material : Timber
Dimensions : AB = 120 mm, BC = 80 mm
Supports Base : Fixed
Loads 4.8 kN eccentric load
Analysis Type Linear Elastic
Theoretical Solution
Analysis Results
Normal Stresses
Corner A Corner B Corner C Corner D Maximum Stress
Section (N/mm2) (N/mm2) (N/mm2) (N/mm2) Compressive Tensile
ABCD
Result Comparison
Result Type Theory STAAD Pro Difference
Normal stress at point A (N/mm2)
Normal stress at point B (N/mm2)
Normal stress at point C (N/mm2)
Normal stress at point D (N/mm2)
Inference