Question: A beam ( length , L = 6 m ) is constructed out as a truss system, as shown on figure 1 . The hollow,

A beam (length, L =6m) is constructed out as a truss system, as shown on figure 1. The hollow,
circular longitudinal beams have an outer diameter equal to 32 mm and a wall thickness of 2 mm. They are
made out of Aluminum (E =70 GPa and maximal allowable normal stress \sigma max =100 MPa). The centerline of
these horizontal beams is located on distance of 200mm between each other. The influence of the
connecting (i.e. non-horizontal beams) on the moment of inertia can be neglected (figure 2). The beam can
be considered as simply supported and is subjected to two equal loads G which occur at a distance of L/3
from each support, as indicated on figure 3.
a) Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for this beam and give a formula for each
relevant point in these diagrams?
b) What is the maximum allowable value of G?
c) Where does the maximum deformation occur in this beams? How large is this deformation if G
equals 500N?fig. 1
fig. 2
Fig. 3
 A beam (length, L =6m) is constructed out as a truss

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