The beam shown has an overall length of L = 5 m and is subjected to the load shown where w = 3 kN/m. Determine the smallest web thickness, t, for the beam if the maximum shear stress cannot exceed 13 MPa. Express your answer in mm to the nearest 0.1 mm. W

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The beam shown has an overall length of L = 5 m and is subjected to the load shown
where w = 3 kN/m. Determine the smallest web thickness, t, for the beam if the
maximum shear stress cannot exceed 13 MPa. Express your answer in mm to the
nearest 0.1 mm.
A
W
L/2
C
L/4 * L/4
5t
T
150 mm
30 mm
B
Transcribed Image Text:The beam shown has an overall length of L = 5 m and is subjected to the load shown where w = 3 kN/m. Determine the smallest web thickness, t, for the beam if the maximum shear stress cannot exceed 13 MPa. Express your answer in mm to the nearest 0.1 mm. A W L/2 C L/4 * L/4 5t T 150 mm 30 mm B
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