A rectangular beam is subjected to a pure bending moment $M$. The cross-section of the beam is shown in Fig. 1.34. Using the elementary flexure formula, determine the normal and shearing stresses at a point $(x, y)$ on the plane $AB$ shown.
Fig. 1.34 Problem 1.2
Ans. $\sigma_n = \tau_n = \frac{6My}{bh^3}$