Member subjected to bending and compression - Verification example

Introduction

This verification example studies a simple fork supported beam member with IPE 360 section subjected to axial force and bending about the minor axis due to lateral, distributed force. The second order bending moment and the maximum axial compressive stress of the member is calculated by hand and by the Consteel software using the 7DOF beam finite elements.

Geometry

Calculation by hand

Computation by Consteel

Version nr: Consteel 15 build 1488

7DOF beam element The second order bending moment diagram of the member which was computed by the Consteel software using the 7DOF beam finite element model:

Normal stress in the middle cross-section: