Finite Element Analysis Example 2

Cantilever Beam with hole

The follow figures are for a steel cantilever beam, 10x6 inches in cross section, 100 inches long. A uniform load of 240 psi is placed along the top. There is a transverse 4-in diameter hole at the midpoint of the beam.

Cantilever beam without hole
Assignment 10, Stresses in a plate with hole.

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Last revised: MJanuary 21, 2001