Theories of Failures

Lectures #20-21
References:
Beer, F.P. et al. (2011) Mechanics of materials. 6th Ed. SI. McGraw-Hill.
Hibbeler, R.C. (2011) Mechanics of materials. 8th Ed. Prentice Hall.

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Problem 21.1 Failure Theories

Lecture #19
Objectives
Ductile
MSST
MDET
Brittle
MNST
MFC

The state of stress of a certain point is described by the

Mohrs Circle shown below. If the normal stress in the
horizontal plane is yy = 7 MPa, determine the normal
stress xx in the vertical plane if the factor of safety against
yielding using the Maximum Distortion Energy
Criterion is 1.75. Use y = 60 MPa for the yield stress.

Summary
Problems

Apply theories of failure to predict how a material will fail

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Problem 21.2 Failure Theories

LectureThe
#19
1.

uniform sign has a weight of 1.5 kN

and is supported by the steel pipe AB,
Ductile
which has an inner radius of 70 mm and
MSST
MDET an outer radius of 75 mm. If the face of
Brittlethe sign is subjected to a uniform wind
MNST
pressure of 4.0 kPa, determine the max.
MFC
stress among points C, D, E and F
Objectives

Summary

2.4 m

Neglect the thickness of the sign, and assume that it is

supported along the outside edge of the pipe.
Problems

1.2 m

The pipe AB is connected to a concrete

post with a diameter of 180 mm. Given
that of the steel is 240 MPa and
of the concrete is 28 MPa, determine if
the material will fail under
a.) MSS, b.) MDE, and c.) MNS Theories

0.6 m

2.

Analyze/Design a structure based on the materials limiting stress values

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