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Shear Force on Beam is the force which causes shear deformation to occur in the shear plane. Check FAQs
Fs=𝜏maxIbB(D2-d2)8+bd28
Fs - Shear Force on Beam?𝜏max - Maximum Shear Stress on Beam?I - Moment of Inertia of Area of Section?b - Thickness of Beam Web?B - Width of Beam Section?D - Outer Depth of I section?d - Inner Depth of I Section?

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0.1281Edit=11Edit0.0017Edit7Edit100Edit(9000Edit2-450Edit2)8+7Edit450Edit28
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fs=𝜏maxIbB(D2-d2)8+bd28
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fs=11MPa0.0017m⁴7mm100mm(9000mm2-450mm2)8+7mm450mm28
Next Step Convert Units
Fs=1.1E+7Pa0.0017m⁴0.007m0.1m(9m2-0.45m2)8+0.007m0.45m28
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fs=1.1E+70.00170.0070.1(92-0.452)8+0.0070.4528
Next Step Evaluate
Fs=128.060704099995N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fs=0.128060704099995kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fs=0.1281kN

Maximum Shear Force in I Section Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Force on Beam
Shear Force on Beam is the force which causes shear deformation to occur in the shear plane.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Maximum Shear Stress on Beam
Maximum Shear Stress on Beam that acts coplanar with a cross-section of material arises due to shear forces.
Symbol: 𝜏max
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moment of Inertia of Area of Section
Moment of Inertia of Area of Section is the second moment of the area of the section about the neutral axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Second Moment of AreaUnit: m⁴
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Beam Web
Thickness of Beam Web is the thickness of the vertical piece that connects the two flanges.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Beam Section
Width of Beam Section is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Outer Depth of I section
The Outer Depth of I section is a measure of distance, the distance between the outer bars of the I-section.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inner Depth of I Section
Inner Depth of I Section is a measure of distance, the distance between the inner bars of the I-section.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shear Force on Beam

​Go Shear Force at Junction of Top of Web
Fs=8Ib𝜏beamB(D2-d2)
​Go Shear Force in Web
Fs=Ib𝜏beamB(D2-d2)8+b2(d24-y2)

Other formulas in Shear Stress Distribution in Web category

​Go Thickness of Web given Shear Stress at Junction of Top of Web
b=FsB(D2-d2)8I𝜏beam
​Go Width of Section given Shear Stress at Junction of Top of Web
B=𝜏beam8IbFs(D2-d2)

How to Evaluate Maximum Shear Force in I Section?

Maximum Shear Force in I Section evaluator uses Shear Force on Beam = (Maximum Shear Stress on Beam*Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)/((Width of Beam Section*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2))/8+(Thickness of Beam Web*Inner Depth of I Section^2)/8) to evaluate the Shear Force on Beam, The Maximum Shear Force in I Section formula is defined as a measure of the maximum shear force experienced by an I-section beam, which is a critical parameter in structural analysis and design, as it helps engineers to determine the beam's ability to resist shear stress and deformation. Shear Force on Beam is denoted by Fs symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Shear Force in I Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Shear Force in I Section, enter Maximum Shear Stress on Beam (𝜏max), Moment of Inertia of Area of Section (I), Thickness of Beam Web (b), Width of Beam Section (B), Outer Depth of I section (D) & Inner Depth of I Section (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Shear Force in I Section

What is the formula to find Maximum Shear Force in I Section?
The formula of Maximum Shear Force in I Section is expressed as Shear Force on Beam = (Maximum Shear Stress on Beam*Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)/((Width of Beam Section*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2))/8+(Thickness of Beam Web*Inner Depth of I Section^2)/8). Here is an example- 0.000128 = (11000000*0.00168*0.007)/((0.1*(9^2-0.45^2))/8+(0.007*0.45^2)/8).
How to calculate Maximum Shear Force in I Section?
With Maximum Shear Stress on Beam (𝜏max), Moment of Inertia of Area of Section (I), Thickness of Beam Web (b), Width of Beam Section (B), Outer Depth of I section (D) & Inner Depth of I Section (d) we can find Maximum Shear Force in I Section using the formula - Shear Force on Beam = (Maximum Shear Stress on Beam*Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)/((Width of Beam Section*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2))/8+(Thickness of Beam Web*Inner Depth of I Section^2)/8).
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Force on Beam?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Force on Beam-
  • Shear Force on Beam=(8*Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web*Shear Stress in Beam)/(Width of Beam Section*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2))OpenImg
  • Shear Force on Beam=(Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web*Shear Stress in Beam)/((Width of Beam Section*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2))/8+Thickness of Beam Web/2*(Inner Depth of I Section^2/4-Distance from Neutral Axis^2))OpenImg
Can the Maximum Shear Force in I Section be negative?
Yes, the Maximum Shear Force in I Section, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Shear Force in I Section?
Maximum Shear Force in I Section is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Maximum Shear Force in I Section can be measured.
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