Question 8.8: Compute the maximum shearing stress that would occur in the ...

Compute the maximum shearing stress that would occur in the rectangular cross section of a beam like that shown in Figure 8–18. The shearing force is 5.0 kN, t = 50 mm, and h = 200 mm.

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Using Equation (8–14) yields

\tau_{max} = \frac{3V}{2A} = \frac{3(5000  N)}{2(50  mm)(200  mm)} = 0.75 N/mm² = 750 kPa at the neutral axis

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