Determine the maximum normal stress on a transverse plane in the straight portion of the structure shown below and clearly indicate where it occurs. The member is braced in the plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry. Consider: (a) Section B-B shown below at the left (symmetric section). (b) Section B-B shown below (unsymmetric).

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Determine the maximum normal stress on a transverse plane in the straight portion of the structure
shown below and clearly indicate where it occurs. The member is braced in the plane perpendicular to
the plane of symmetry. Consider:
(a) Section B-B shown below at the left (symmetric section).
(b)
Section B-B shown below (unsymmetric).
4
40 kN
750 mm
75 mm
50 mm
100 mm
mm
09:
Section B-B
100 mm
A
150 mm
50 mm
30 mm
80 mm 20
mm
09
1200 mm
Section B-B, part b
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the maximum normal stress on a transverse plane in the straight portion of the structure shown below and clearly indicate where it occurs. The member is braced in the plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry. Consider: (a) Section B-B shown below at the left (symmetric section). (b) Section B-B shown below (unsymmetric). 4 40 kN 750 mm 75 mm 50 mm 100 mm mm 09: Section B-B 100 mm A 150 mm 50 mm 30 mm 80 mm 20 mm 09 1200 mm Section B-B, part b
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