For the case of the simply supported beam presented in Figure 1 and in accordance with the truss analogy, describe how the bending moments and the shear forces are transferred through its span to the supports. Based on the truss analogy model, what are the likely causes of brittle failure?

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For the case of the simply supported beam presented in Figure 1 and in
accordance with the truss analogy, describe how the bending moments and the shear forces are transferred through its span to the supports. Based on the truss analogy model, what are the likely causes of brittle failure?

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3D16
150
D 8/50
- 3p16
[270
300
270
3D16
D 8/100
785
3D16
785
SECTION 1-1
f=35 MPa;
f,=564 MPa
1950
Figure 1: A simply supported RC beam subjected to a 4-point bending test
(all distances are measured in mm).
Transcribed Image Text:3D16 150 D 8/50 - 3p16 [270 300 270 3D16 D 8/100 785 3D16 785 SECTION 1-1 f=35 MPa; f,=564 MPa 1950 Figure 1: A simply supported RC beam subjected to a 4-point bending test (all distances are measured in mm).
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