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The 3-step process for calculating bending stresses in a beam involves: 1) Determining the internal bending moment M through shear and moment diagrams. 2) Calculating properties of the beam cross-section like centroid, moment of inertia, and section modulus. 3) Using the flexure formula to calculate bending stresses as a function of the bending moment M, moment of inertia I, and section modulus S.

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Learning Activities Bending

The 3-step process for calculating bending stresses in a beam involves: 1) Determining the internal bending moment M through shear and moment diagrams. 2) Calculating properties of the beam cross-section like centroid, moment of inertia, and section modulus. 3) Using the flexure formula to calculate bending stresses as a function of the bending moment M, moment of inertia I, and section modulus S.

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3 STEP PROCESS

Step 1 — Determine the Internal Bending Moment M: The bending moment may be specified, but
more typically, the bending moment is determined by constructing a shear-force and bending-
moment diagram.
Step 2 — Calculate Properties for the Beam Cross Section: The centroid location must be
determined first since the centroid defines the neutral surface for pure bending. Next, the moment
of inertia of the cross-sectional area must be calculated about the centroidal axis that corresponds
to the bending moment M. If the bending moment M acts about the z axis, then the moment of
inertia about the z axis is required. Finally, bending stresses within the cross section vary with
depth. Therefore, the y coordinate at which stresses are to be calculated must be established.
Step 3 — Use the Flexure Formula to Calculate Bending Stresses: Two equations for bending
𝑴𝒚 𝑴𝒄 𝑴
stresses were derived: 𝝈𝒙 = − 𝝈𝒎 = =
𝑰 𝑰 𝑺

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
SITUATION 1
A beam with an inverted tee-shaped cross section is subjected to positive bending moments of
Mz =5 kN-m. The cross-sectional dimensions of the beam are shown.
a. Determine the centroid location, the moment of inertia about the z axis, and the controlling
section modulus about the z axis. Ans: 45.0 mm, 8415000 mm4, 70125 mm3
b. Determine the bending stress at points H and K. State whether the normal stress is tension
or compression. Ans: 𝜎𝐻 = 17.83 MPa T, 𝜎𝐾 = 47.5 MPa C
c. Determine the maximum bending stress produced in the cross section. State whether the
stress is tension or compression. Ans: 𝜎𝑚 = 71.3 𝑀𝑃𝑎 𝐶

SITUATION 2
The cross-sectional dimensions of a beam are shown on the right. If the maximum allowable
bending stress is 230 MPa, determine the magnitude of the maximum internal bending moment
M that can be supported by the beam. Ans: 1.056 kN-m

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