Question: Problem # 1 : ( 3 5 points ) A closed stringer - web cross - section with three stringers and three webs is

Problem \#1: (35 points) A closed stringer-web cross-section with three stringers and three webs is shown in Figure 1. The area of stringer \#1 is \( A \), the area of stringer \(\# 2\) is \(2 A \), and the area of stringer \#3 is \(3 A \). The overall dimensions of the cross-section are given on the figure in terms a length \( h \). The \( y-z \) coordinate system has its origin at the centroid \( C \) of the cross section and is oriented as shown. (Note that the centroid \( C \) is not located to scale on the figure.) The crosssection shown in the figure is subjected to a bending moment \( M_{y}\) in the negative \( y \)-direction, as shown.
[Note: do the calculations in parts a) and b) below very carefully because they will affect the results of parts c), d), and e).]
a) Determine the location of the centroid \( C \) of the cross-section. Specify the location as horizontal and vertical distances from stringer \#1. Express the results in terms of the length h.
b) Determine the moments of inertia (\( I_{y y}\) and \( I_{z z}\)) and the product of inertia (\( I_{y z}\)) of the crosssection. Express the results in terms of the length \( h \) and the area \( A \).
c) Calculate the bending stresses \(\sigma_{x x}\) acting on stringers \#1,\#2, and \#3. Label them \(\sigma_{1},\sigma_{2}\), and \(\sigma_{3}\) respectively. Express the results in terms of the bending moment \( M_{y}\), the length \( h \), and the area \( A \).
d) Verify that the bending stresses obtained in part a) exert the expected bending moments about the \( y \)- and \( z \)-axes, respectively.
e) Determine the neutral axis of the cross section. Draw a clear picture describing its orientation relative to the \( y \)-axis. Figure 1
Problem \ # 1 : ( 3 5 points ) A closed stringer

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