Example Question

Example Question

Composite Beams example question

Find the maximum bending stress σ_b,max developed in the steel and wood region of the cross-section.

Find the maximum bending stress σ_b,max developed in the steel and wood region of the cross-section.

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Step 1:
Determine the transformation of the composite beam

Step 1:
Determine the transformation of the composite beam

Composite Beams solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate section properties (ȳ, I_z)

Step 2:
Calculate section properties (ȳ, I_z)

Composite Beams solution step 2

Step 3:
Calculate maximum bending stress (σ_{st max} and σ_{b,w max})

Step 3:
Calculate maximum bending stress (σ_{st max} and σ_{b,w max})

Composite Beams solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Composite Beams formula

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 1.