Is x=0 the same as "at the support" in the Cantilever Beam Calculator Formula?

[Dug]

I am trying to determine the maximum stress in a Cantiever Beam.

I think that this would occur at the support if the cross section of the cantilever beam is the same (constant) along its entire length (no knee at the support).
I have tried using the Cantilever Beam Calculator found at http://www.engineersedge.com/beam_be...m_bending8.htm but there appears to be a discrepency in the calculator results.

When the calculator is opened, default example design variables and calculated results are automatically loaded.
When I change and set Disance (x)=0.00 and recalculate the results, I find that the stress at specfic point(s) is not the same a the calculated stress at the support.

I think that it should be identical.

For example, when
W=1200
l = 80.000
x=40.000
and using the the calculated output Z=102.889
and the supplied formula
i.e. stress = W/(2Zl)times(l-x)squared
then stress = 116.63

When x=0 then the stress is now calculated to = 466.52

I conclude that the stress at the support should then be = Wl/2Z = 1200 (80.000)/2(102.889) = 466.522
(This is not the displayed 5,000.0000)

I can not offer a correction other than to suggest one check to confirm that the formula actually used in the calculator for stress a support is Wl/2Z as stated a then to determine why the result displayed is 5,400.0000 instead o 466.52 as when x=0.

[Kelly_Bramble]

The maximum stress is given by the second equation (Stress at the support).

"X" is used to determine stress at a specific point, where X could equal (0) zero.

[Dug]

I understand and agree that the maximum stress occurrs at the support.
Where the support is at x=0.00 the calculator; however, still gives a result for maximum stress at the support (s) = 5,4000.0000 when it should be 466.5227 based on the formula said to be used in the calculator. This creates a discrepency. Is there an error in the calculato?

[Kelly_Bramble]

I understand and agree that the maximum stress occurrs at the support.
Where the support is at x=0.00 the calculator; however, still gives a result for maximum stress at the support (s) = 5,4000.0000 when it should be 466.5227 based on the formula said to be used in the calculator. This creates a discrepency. Is there an error in the calculato?

Yes, you're right.. The calculator has been fixed and should show the correct answer.