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CFU #10

The stringer-web sections shown in Figs 1 and 2 are subjected to the shear
force Vy ≠ 0, while Vx = 0. Find the bending stresses in the stringers for the same
bending moment Mx. Which section is most effective in bending?

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The contribution of the thin sheets to bending is assumed to be negligible. Thus

the neutral axis only depends on the cross-sectional area of the stringers. Also
assume “x” and “y” are the horizontal and vertical axis, respectively. The origin of
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the system is located at the centroid.

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(a) Fig 1:
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(1) Because of symmetry, the centroid is located at the middle of the

vertical web.
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(2) Moment of inertia Ixx = 2*(2A*h2) = 4Ah2

Iyy = 2*(2A*02) = 0
Ixy = 0
(3) Bending stress
Considering Mx ≠ 0 and My = 0
σz = (Mx/Ixx)*y = (Mx/4Ah2)*y The
stresses at the stringer are
At (1), y = h, σz = (Mx/4Ah2)*(h) = Mx/4Ah
At (2), y = –h, σz = (Mx/4Ah2)*(–h) = –Mx/4Ah

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 b) Fig 2: Your turn

(1) Because of symmetry (neglecting effects of webs) the centroid is

located at center of section.
(2) Moment of inertia Ixx = 4*(A*h2) = 4Ah2
Iyy = 4*(A*(h/2)2) = Ah2
Ixy = 0
(3) Bending stress
Considering Mx ≠ 0 and My = 0
σz = (Mx/Ixx)*y = (Mx/4Ah2)*y The
stresses at the stringer are
At (1), (2) y = h, σz = Mx/4Ah
At (3), (4) y = –h, σz = –Mx/4Ah

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