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Unless otherwise noted in the following problem, assume that the beam cross section is ori...

Unless otherwise noted in the following problem, assume that the beam cross section is oriented so the strong axis is the bending axis.

A solid rectangular simply supported timber beam 6 in. wide, 20 in. deep, and 10 ft long carries a concentrated load of 16,000 lb at midspan. Use nominal dimensions.

(a) Compute the maximum horizontal shear stress at the neutral axis.


(b) Compute the shear stress 4 in. and 8 in. above and below the neutral axis. Neglect the weight of the beam.

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