Answer to Question #242857 in Mechanical Engineering for Mom

Question

3. Figure shows the singly symmetrical cross-section of a thin-walled open

section beam of constant wall thickness t, which has a narrow

longitudinal slit at the corner 15. Calculate and sketch the distribution of

shear flow due to a vertical shear force S acting through the shear centre,

S and note the principal values .Also determine the position of shear

center. (10)

4. Draw the shear flow distribution for the cross-section shown in figure.

1. Determine the Moment of inertia for the singly-symmetrical cross-section.

Answer 1

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