Explain the effect of eccentric load with sketch w.r.t stresses developed
Effect of eccentric load: A load whose line of action does not coincide with the axis of a member is called an eccentric load .The distance between the eccentric axis of the body and the point of loading is called an eccentric limit ‘e’. Due to effect of eccentricity axial load causes only direct stress whereas an eccentric load causes direct as well as bending stresses. Direct load is that force which acts at centroidal longitudinal axis of the member. Eccentric load is that force which act away from centroidal longitudinal axis of the member. Thus the resultant stresses due to direct as well as bending stresses in the member