Section: Solid Mechanics | Type: NAT | Marks: 2
A simply supported beam ABC is subjected to load as shown in the figure. The 20 kN load is applied at point B with the help of a welded bracket as shown. The beam has a rectangular cross-section of 15 mm width and 100 mm depth as shown. The maximum transverse shear stress developed in the beam (in MPa) is ……..[up to one decimal place] ݖ ݕ 100 50 ݔ Enlarged view of the cross-section 1 m 20݇N ܣ ܤ ܥ 1 m 0.25 m 5݇N/m 0.5 m 0.5 m 100 mm 15 mm
Answer: 14.5 to 15.5