A ${2\mathrm{.}5}^{\text{'}\text{'}}$ diameter steel beam is subjected to a shear force of $5$kips.

a$)$ Determine the maximum shear stress.

b$)$ Draw the shear stress distribution in the beam and indicate points of maximum and minimum shear stress.

Solution: a$.)$ Tmax$=1\mathrm{.}36$ ksi