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A symmetrical I-beam is subject to a shear force of 41781N acting along its entire length.
The beam has two flanges each with a width 22mm and depth of 13mm.
The width of the central web is 5mm and its depth is 59mm.
Determine the neutral axis position from the bottom face of the beam (Answer in mm).
Determine the 1st moment of area for the beam with respect to the neutral axis (Answer in mm^3 ).
Determine the maximum shear stress in the beam (Answer in Pa).
Determine the maximum shear stress at the joint between the flange and web (Answer in GPa).
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