The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of σ =6.5 MPa and an allowable shear stress of 𝜏= 500 kPa. Determine its dimensions if it is to be rectangular and have a height-to-width ratio of 1.25. Assume the beam rests on smooth supports.
![The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of σ =6.5 MPa and 𝜏= 500 kPa 1 The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of σ =6.5 MPa and an allowable shear stress of 𝜏= 500 kPa. Determine its dimensions if it is to be rectangular and have a height-to-width ratio of 1.25. Assume the beam rests on smooth supports.](https://theskyscorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-17-889x1024.png)
![The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of σ =6.5 MPa and 𝜏= 500 kPa 2 The beam is made of timber that has an allowable bending stress of σ =6.5 MPa and an allowable shear stress of 𝜏= 500 kPa. Determine its dimensions if it is to be rectangular and have a height-to-width ratio of 1.25. Assume the beam rests on smooth supports.](https://theskyscorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-18-834x1024.png)