A cantilever beam is subjected to a UDL. The cross section of the beam is a H-Section placed as shown in Fig. The bending stress distribution across the cross section will be
- A. Figure (a)
- B. Figure (b)
- C. Figure (c)
- D. Figure (d)
Answer: C. Figure (c)
Explanation: Bending stress \sigma = My/I. Stress varies linearly with distance y from the neutral axis. It is zero at the neutral axis and maximum at the extreme fibers. The distribution is linear regardless of the cross-section shape (as long as it's symmetric bending).