Question 1

Question 1

Flexure Formula question 1

Determine the bending stress developed in points A and B of the rectangular hollow section.

Determine the bending stress developed in points A and B of the rectangular hollow section.

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Step 1:
Calculate moment of inertia I

Step 1:
Calculate moment of inertia I

Flexure Formula solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate bending stresses σ_b,A and σ_b,B

Step 2:
Calculate bending stresses σ_b,A and σ_b,B

Flexure Formula solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Flexure Formula formula

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 2.