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Homework #3-5

For the simply supported structural steel beam shown, compare the

shell element model results with the classical beam bending results

for deflection and bending stress. The beam is subjected to a central

vertical load of 22 kip. (1kip=1000lbf) The cross-sectional area is as

shown in the figure.

y

-20 ft

E = 30×106 psi

v=0.3

22 kip

0.645in

0.645in

0.375in

9.995in

13.89in

Fig: 1