Simple stress problem

(Strength of Materials - I, Mid-term Exam-44-1)

Problem :
Each of the two vertical links CF connecting the two horizontal members AD and EG
has a 10×40-mm uniform rectangular cross section and is made of a steel with an ultimate
strength in tension of 400 MPa, while each of the pins at C and F has a 20-mm diameter
and is made of a steel with an ultimate strength in shear of 150 MPa. Determine the
overall factor of safety for the links CF and the pins connecting them to the horizontal
members.
Solution :

The equilibrium equation

X
ME = 0, 0.4FCF − 0.65 × 24 = 0
FCF = 39 kN
FBE = FCF − 24 = 39 − 24
FBE = 15 kN
The links CF are in tension (critical)
A = (b − d) × t = (40 − 20) × 10
A = 200 mm2
Fu
σu =
2A
Fu = 2A × σu
Fu = 2 × 200 × 400
Fu = 160 × 103 N

Prof. Dr. M. Kemal APALAK 1

 The pins at F are in double shear

π
202 = 314. 16 mm2


A =
4
Fu
τu = , Fu = 2A × τu
2A
Fu = 2 × 314. 16 × 150
Fu = 94248 N

The critical force in link CF

Fcr = 94248 N
Factor of safety
Fcr 94248
F.S = =
FCF 39 × 103
F.S = 2. 416 6

Prof. Dr. M. Kemal APALAK 2