CHAPTER

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

SIMPLE STRESS (EXAMPLE PROBLEMS)

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

Problem 1 The column is subjected to an axial force of 8 kN which is applied through the centroid of the crosssectional area. Determine the average normal stress acting at section a-a.

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

Problem 2 The 250-N lamp is supported by three steel rods connected by ring at A. Determine which rod is subjected to the greater average normal stress and compute its value. Take U=300. The diameter of each rod is given in the figure

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

Problem 3 The thrust bearing is subjected to the loads shown. Determine the average normal stress developed on cross-sections through points B, C, and D.

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

Problem 4 The concrete hollow block has dimension shown. If the material fails when the average normal stress reaches 0.840 Mpa, determine the largest centrally applied vertical load P it can support.

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Normal Stress

Homework The bars of the truss each have a crosssectional area of 780 mm2. If the maximum normal stress in any bar is not to exceed 140 Mpa, determine the maximum magnitude P of the loads that can be applied to the truss

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Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

Problem No. 5 A punch having a diameter d=1 inch is used to punch a hole in a steel plate with a thickness t=1/16 in. as illustrated in the figure below. Calculate:
a. The force P required if the shear stress in steel is 20 ksi b. The corresponding normal stress in the punch.

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

Problem No. 6 A pin-connected basic truss composed of members AB and BC is subjected to vertical force P=40kN at joint B. The diameter of the pins is d=20mm. Determine the shearing stress in the pin at joint C.

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

Problem No. 7 A simple lap joint with bolts of diameter d and plates thickness t is to support a load P as shown in the figure below. Calculate:
a. The normal stress at the critical section a-a b. The shear stress in the bolts c. The bearing stress between the bolts and the plate

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress

Problem No. 8 Two plates are joined by four bolts of d=20mm diameter, as shown in the figure. The shearing, tensile and bearing stresses are limited to 80 MPa, 100 MPa and 140 MPa, respectively. Determine the maximum load P.

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Shear Stress and Bearing Stress