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Mechatronics Engineering Program

Structural Mechanics & Stress Analysis (MED 141)

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STRUCTURAL MECHANICS & STRESS ANALYSIS
(MED141)
Wi-Se 2018/2019

Dr. E. h. Dr. Eng. Hussein Shehata

Robotics & Automation of Mechatronics Systems
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 COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Dr. E. h. Dr. Eng. Hussein Shehata

Assistant Professor
Robotics & Mechatronics System
Production and Mechanical Design Department
Benha Faculty of Engineering
Benha University

Ancillary Staff
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 References

1. Lecture notes prepared by the course instructor.

2. Mechanics of Materials (9th Edition) by Russell C. Hibbeler.
3. Mechanics of Materials (6th Edition) by F. Beer, E. Johnston, J. DeWolf, and D. Mazurek.
4. Mechanics of Materials (8th Edition) by James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno.

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Lecture Topics:

•
Transverse Shear

Introduction
• Shear formula
• How to calculate Q
• Maximum transverse shear
• Some examples

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Objectives
In this lecture we will develop a method for finding the shear stress in a beam and discuss a
way to find the spacing of fasteners along the beam’s length. The concept of shear flow will
be presented, and used to find the average stress within thin-walled members. The chapter
ends with a discussion of how to prevent twisting of a beam when it supports a load.
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Shear Formula
Because the strain distribution for shear is not easily defined, as in the case of axial load,
torsion, and bending, we will obtain the shear-stress distribution in an indirect manner. To do
this we will consider the horizontal force equilibrium of a portion of an element taken from
the beam in figure a. A free-body diagram of the entire element is shown in figure b. The
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normal-stress distribution acting on it is caused by the bending moments M and M + dM.

Here we have excluded the effects of V, V + dV, and w(x), since these loadings are vertical
and will therefore not be involved in a horizontal force summation. Notice that ΣFx = 0 is
satisfied since the stress distribution on each side of the element forms only a couple
moment, and therefore a zero force resultant.

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Shear Formula
Now let’s consider the shaded top portion of the element
that has been sectioned at y′ from the neutral axis,
figure c. It is on this sectioned plane that we want to find
the shear stress. This top segment has a width t at the
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section, and the two cross-sectional sides each have an

area A′. The segment’s free-body diagram is shown in
figure d. The resultant moments on each side of the
element differ by dM, so that ΣFx = 0 will not be
satisfied unless a longitudinal shear stress t acts over
the bottom sectioned plane. To simplify the analysis, we
will assume that this shear stress is constant across the
width t of the bottom face. To find the horizontal force
created by the bending moments, we will assume that
the effect of warping due to shear is small, so that it can
generally be neglected. This assumption is particularly
true for the most common case of a slender beam, that
is, one that has a small depth compared to its length.
Therefore, using the flexure formula, we have

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Shear Formula
The final result is called the shear formula, namely

: the shear stress in the member at the point

located a distance y from the neutral axis. This
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stress is assumed to be constant and therefore

averaged across the width t of the member

V: the shear force,

I: the moment of inertia of the entire cross-
sectional area about the neutral axis
t: the width of the member’s cross section,
Q = y′A′, where A′ is the area of the top (or
bottom) portion of the member’s cross section,
above (or below) the section plane where t is
measured, and y′ is the distance from the
neutral axis to the centroid of A’
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How to Calculate Q
Transverse Shear

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Maximum Transverse Shear
Transverse Shear

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Example 1:
The beam shown in figure is made from two boards. Determine the maximum shear
stress in the glue necessary to hold the boards together along the seam where they are
joined.
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Example 1:
Transverse Shear

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Example 1:
Transverse Shear

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Example 2:
A steel wide-flange beam has the dimensions shown in figure. If it is subjected to a shear
of V = 80 kN, plot the shear-stress distribution acting over the beam’s cross section.
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Example 2:
Transverse Shear

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Example 2:
Transverse Shear

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