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