Question 1

Question 1

Composite Beams question 1

The composite beam is made of a wooden core with brass plates attached to the sides. If σ_max,wood = 10 MPa and σ_max,brass = 150 MPa, calculate the maximum M that can be applied.

The composite beam is made of a wooden core with brass plates attached to the sides. If σ_max,wood = 10 MPa and σ_max,brass = 150 MPa, calculate the maximum M that can be applied.

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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 (I_z)

Step 2:
Calculate section properties (I_z)

Composite Beams solution step 2

Step 3:
Use bending formula to calculate M_max

Step 3:
Use bending formula to calculate M_max

Composite Beams solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Composite Beams formula

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