2.

A cantilever cast-iron beam is 6 ft long and has a

"T" cross section, as shown. Calculate the

maximum tensile and compressive bending

stresses. The applied load is 450 lb. Neglect the

weight of the beam.

Problem

450 lb

6'-0"

(a) Load diagram

3"

HI

-1.

(b) Section A-A