The motor compartment rail must meet the package constraints imposed by the suspension and powertrain. These constraints often force nonsymmetrical loading and section shape. For the illustrations...

Extracted text: The motor compartment rail must meet the package constraints imposed by the suspension and powertrain. These constraints often force nonsymmetrical loading and section shape. For the illustrations shown in a and b determine the deflection at the tip of the beam and maximum direct stress and location for a 2000-N load. 40 x 80 x 1.5 mm 1 m Engine (a) Load application at centroid 2 |15° Section rotated 15°. Load application point through centroid of section (b) Engine