Problem 908 | Combined Axial and Bending

Problem 908
A punch press has the cast steel frame shown in Figure P-908. Determine the greatest force P that can be exerted at the jaws of the punch without exceeding a stress of 18 ksi at section A-B. The properties of the area are as shown and 1-1 is the centroidal axis.
 

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Solution 908