SITUATION. The T-beam is constructed as shown.

If the nails can each support a shear force of 950 lb, determine the following:

10. Maximum shear force V (kips) that the beam can support
A. 6.95 B. 4.25 C. 1.25 D. 8.82

11. Corresponding maximum nail spacing s to the nearest 1/8 inch. The allowable stress for the wood 𝜏𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑 = 450 𝑝𝑠𝑖.
A. 1 1/8 B. 2 1/8
C. 1 7/8 D. 3 1/8

Solution:
𝑉𝑄
𝜏=
𝐼𝑏
𝜏𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 𝜏𝑁𝐴
Centroid and moment of inertia about NA:

Solve for Q:
𝑄𝑁𝐴 = 𝐴𝑦̅
9.5
𝑄 = 2(9.5) ( ) = 90.25 𝑖𝑛3
2
(𝑉)(90.25 𝑖𝑛3 )
450 𝑝𝑠𝑖 =
(884 𝑖𝑛4 )(2 𝑖𝑛)
𝑉 = 8815.51 𝑙𝑏
𝑽 = 𝟖. 𝟖𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝑅𝐼
𝑠=
𝑉𝑄

Solve for Q at the junction of flange and web (at the connection of rivets)

𝑄 = 𝐴𝑦̅ = 12(2)(12 − 9.5 − 1) = 84 𝑖𝑛3

(950 𝑙𝑏)(884 𝑖𝑛4 ) 𝟏
𝑠= 3
= 1.134 𝑖𝑛 ≈ 𝟏 𝒊𝒏
(8815.51 𝑙𝑏)(84 𝑖𝑛 ) 𝟖
12. The beam is subjected to a shear of V = 2 kN. Determine the average shear stress (MPa) developed in each nail if the nails are
spaced 75 mm apart on each side of the beam. Each nail has a diameter of 4 mm.
A. 59.6 B. 40.0 C. 26.5 D. 35.2

SOLUTION:
Solve for the section properties of the composite section: (centroid and moment of inertia)

Solve for Q at the point of connection of rivet:

200
𝑄 = (200𝑚𝑚)(25𝑚𝑚) (137.5 − ) 𝑚𝑚 = 187500 𝑚𝑚3
2
Solve for the force, R carried by the rivet:
𝑅𝐼
𝑠=
𝑉𝑄
𝑅(63.5417 × 106 𝑚𝑚4 )
75𝑚𝑚 =
(2000 𝑁)(187500 𝑚𝑚3 )
𝑅 = 442.62 𝑁
Solve for the shear force carried by each nail:
𝑃
𝜏=
𝐴
442.62 𝑁
𝜏= = 𝟑𝟓. 𝟐𝟐 𝑴𝑷𝒂
𝜋(2)2 𝑚𝑚2
SITUATION. Three identical boards are bolted together to form the built-up beam.

13. If the wood has an allowable shear stress of 450 psi, determine the maximum allowable internal shear V (lbs)
A. 4909 B. 3606 C. 2571 D. 5333

14. Find the corresponding average shear stress (ksi) in the 3/8 in diameter bolt which are spaced equally at 6 in.
A. 16 B. 14 C. 12 D. 10

Solve for the section properties of the composite section:

Use the horizontal shear stress (beams) formula to solve for the allowable internal shear, V:
𝑉𝑄
𝜏=
𝐼𝑏
Check possible critical locations for shear stress:
• Checking shear stress at NA:

Q @ NA:
𝑄𝑁𝐴 = 𝐴𝑦̅
2.6667 0.6667
𝑄𝑁𝐴 = 2(2.6667 × 1) ( ) + (0.6667 × 1) ( ) = 7.333 𝑖𝑛3
2 2
𝑉𝑄
𝜏=
𝐼𝑏
𝑉(7.333 𝑖𝑛3 )
450 𝑝𝑠𝑖 =
(26.6667 𝑖𝑛4 )(3 𝑖𝑛)
𝑉 = 4909.32 𝑙𝑏
 • Checking shear stress at section A-A:

𝑄𝐴−𝐴 = (2)(1)(5 − 2.6667) = 4.6667 𝑖𝑛3

𝑉𝑄
=
𝐼𝑏
𝑉(4.6667 𝑖𝑛3 )
450 𝑝𝑠𝑖 =
(26.6667 𝑖𝑛4 )(1 𝑖𝑛)
𝑽 = 𝟐𝟓𝟕𝟏. 𝟒𝟏 𝒍𝒃 (𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔!)

Use the formula for spacing of rivets:

𝑅𝐼
𝑠=
𝑉𝑄
Q at the point of connection of bolt:
𝑄 = 𝐴𝑦̅
𝑄 = 2(4 𝑖𝑛 × 1 𝑖𝑛)(2.6667 − 2)𝑖𝑛 = 5.3333 𝑖𝑛3
(𝑅)(26.6667 𝑖𝑛4 )
6 𝑖𝑛 =
2571.41 𝑙𝑏 (5.3333 𝑖𝑛3 )
𝑅 = 3085.67 𝑙𝑏

Solve for the average shear stress in the bolt (double shear):
𝑃
𝜏=
𝐴
3085.67/2 𝑙𝑏
𝜏= = 13969 𝑝𝑠𝑖 𝑜𝑟 𝟏𝟒 𝒌𝒔𝒊
𝜋 3 2 2
( ) 𝑖𝑛
4 8
15. A beam is constructed from four boards which are nailed together. If the nails are on both sides of the beam and each can resist a shear of 3 kN,
determine the maximum load P (kN) that can be applied to the end of the beam.

A. 6.6 B. 3.3 C. 11.2 D. 1.5

Use the section properties of the composite section:

Solve for Q at connection of bolts:

𝑄 = 250(30)(75 − 15) = 450000 𝑚𝑚3

Use the spacing of bolts given to solve for the allowable shear force to be carried by the beam:
𝑅𝐼
𝑠=
𝑉𝑄
(2 × 3000𝑁)(72 × 106 𝑚𝑚4 )
100 𝑚𝑚 =
𝑉(450000 𝑚𝑚3 )
𝑉 = 9600 𝑁 𝑜𝑟 9.6 𝑘𝑁

From the beam, the VMAX is at the reaction at the fixed end.
𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤
9.6 𝑘𝑁 = 3 𝑘𝑁 + 𝑃
𝑷 = 𝟔. 𝟔 𝒌𝑵
7. The beam is constructed from two boards fastened together at the top and bottom with two rows of nails spaced every 6 in. If an internal shear force
of is applied to the boards, determine the shear force resisted by each nail.

A. 500 lb B. 900 lb C. 225 lb D. 675 lb

Section properties:
6(4)3
𝐼= = 32 𝑖𝑛4
12
Q @ connection of bolts:
𝑄 = 𝐴𝑦̅ = (6)(2)(1) = 12 𝑖𝑛3
Use the formula for spacing:
𝑅𝐼
𝑠=
𝑉𝑄
(2𝑅)(32 𝑖𝑛4 )
6 𝑖𝑛 =
(600 𝑙𝑏)(12 𝑖𝑛3 )
𝑹 = 𝟔𝟕𝟓 𝒍𝒃

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