1. Find the direction and magnitude of the equivalent force at the section a-a
2. Find the direction and magnitude of the bending moment at the section a-a
3. Calculate and sketch the axial stress distribution across the section a-a. Indicate whether the stress is tensile or compressive.
4. Calculate and sketch the stress distribution due to the bending moment at the section a-a.
5. Sketch the total stress distribution at the section a-a i.e. sum of axial and bending stresses
6. Find the location of the new neutral axis (NA) the section a-a.
