A composite beam is of the construction shown in Figure Q1. Calculate the maximum uniformly distributed load that the beam can support over a simply supported span of 7 m if the stresses are limited to 120 MPa in the steel and 7 MPa in the timber Use a modular ratio of 20.

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All dimensions in mm 50 50 Timber 100 Steel 100 50 Figure Q1 (b): Composite beam section All dimensions in mm 50 50 Timber 100 Steel 100 50 Figure Q1 (b): Composite beam section

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