What is the ratio of length to depth for a simply supported rectangular beam when the maximum bending stress equals the tensile stress under an identical load applied at mid-span?

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Published: 17 Jan 2019
Last updated: 28 May 2026

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For a simply supported rectangular beam subjected to a load at mid-span, the ratio of length to depth that results in the maximum bending stress being equal to the tensile stress is 2/3.

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What is the ratio of length to depth for a simply supported rectangular beam when the maximum bending stress equals the tensile stress under an identical load applied at mid-span?

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