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UNIT I
LECTURE 3
SYMMETRICAL AND UNSYMMETRICAL BENDING
Stress resultant moment
Q.1.The cross-section of a beam has the dimensions shown in figure. If the beam is subjected to a
negative bending moment of 100 kNm applied in a vertical plane, determine the distribution of
direct stress through the depth of the section.
Q. 2. Determine the distribution of direct stress in the beam of figure if the bending moment is
applied in a horizontal plane and in a clockwise sense about Cy when viewed in the direction
yC.
In this case the beam will bend about the vertical y axis which therefore becomes the neutral axis
of the section.

𝑀𝑌
𝜎𝑍 = .𝑥
𝐼𝑌𝑌

Now by applying the value of x.

For x = -100, 𝜎𝑍 = -370 MPa( Compression)
and for x = 100, 𝜎𝑍 = 370 MPa (Tension)