Question

#1-6 A 1.6 inches by 5.8 inches rectangular beam of wood is 11.4 feet long and has a modulus of elasticity of 1,500,000 psi. It is loaded in the JOIST (vertical) position at the center with 355 lbs.

1. What is the length of the beam in inches? (in)

2. What is the base of the beam? (in)

3. What is the height of the beam? (in)

4. What is the moment of inertia of the beam? (in 4 )

5. How much will it be deflected? (in)

6. How much will the same beam be deflected by the same load if it is rotated into the PLANK (horizontal) position?

Answer 1