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Module 1 Fundamentals of Deformable Bodies Stress
Module 1 Fundamentals of Deformable Bodies Stress
The topic “Mechanics of deformable bodies” deals with the study of resulting stresses
and strains developed in bodies as a result of external influences or actions. This study provides
us with answers to questions like:
How much deformation will take place in/on a body when subjected to a certain external force.
How much force can a body withstand without failing?
What is the best shape a body should take to withstand failure?
Engineers and other scientists, apply the knowledge of stress analysis in the design of
systems such as automobiles, missiles, aircrafts, ships, submarines, machines, etc. Basically, any
matter whose strength, weight or deformation of important consideration is studied from the
point of view of stress analysis. In theory, this course describes the use differential equation and
solutions for the investigation of matters of different shapes and materials, under different
conditions of stress and strain, caused by the action of various external forces.
Learning Objectives
Understand different methods that used to analyze stress and strain in solid body
Apply various principles to solve problems in solid mechanics
Analyze forces of solid body cause by external force
Analyze the result of solid mechanics experiments
Apply the concepts of stress, strain, torsion and bending and deflection of bar and beam
in engineering field
Explain the stress, strain, torsion and bending
Calculate and determine the stress, strain and bending of solid body that subjected to
external and internal load
Use solid mechanic apparatus and analyse the experiments result
Work in-group that relates the basic theory with application of solid mechanics
Strength of materials deals with the relations between externally applied loads and
their internal effects on bodies.
STRESS
Stress is the expression of force applied to a unit area of surface. It is measured in psi
(English unit) or in MPa (SI unit). Another unit of stress which is not commonly
used is the dynes (cgs unit). Stress is the ratio of force over area.
SIMPLE STRESSES
Stress is defined as the strength of a material per unit area, it is also called the unit
strength. It is the force on a member divided by area, which carries the force, formerly
express in psi, now in N/mm2 or MPa.
Simple stresses are expressed as the ratio of the applied force divided by the resisting
area or
σ = Force / Area
And has a unit of Pa or N/m2 .
It is the expression of force per unit area to structural members that are subjected to
external forces and/or induced forces. Stress is the lead to accurately describe and predict
the elastic deformation of a body.
Simple stress can be classified as normal stress, shear stress, and bearing stress.
There are three types of simple stress namely; normal stress, shearing stress, and
bearing stress.
UNITS OF STRESSES:
Si Pascal (N/m2)
English Psi (lbf / in2)
CGS kgf /cm2)
1. Normal Stress
NORMAL STRESS
Normal stress develops when a FORCE IS APPLIED PERPENDICULAR TO THE
CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA of the material. If the force is going to pull the material,
the stress is said to be tensile stress and compressive stress develops when the
material is being compressed by two opposing forces.
1. Tensile stress
- Tensile stress applied to bar tends the bar to elongate
2. Compressive stress.
- Compressive stress tend to shorten the bar.
𝑷
=
𝑨
where:
Suspension bridges are good example of structures that carry these stresses. The weight
of the vehicle is carried by the bridge deck and passes the force to the stringers (vertical
cables), which in turn, supported by the main suspension cables. The suspension cables
then transferred the force into bridge towers.
3. The homogeneous bar shown in Fig. P-106 is supported by a smooth pin at C and
a cable that runs from A to B around the smooth peg at D. Find the stress in the
cable if its diameter is 0.6 inch and the bar weighs 6000 lb.
4. An aluminum rod is rigidly attached between a steel rod and a bronze rod as
shown in Fig. P-108. Axial loads are applied at the positions indicated. Find the
maximum value of P that will not exceed a stress in steel of 140 MPa, in
aluminum of 90 MPa, or in bronze of 100 MPa.
SHEARING STRESS
Shear stress is developed if the applied force is parallel to the resisting area. Example is the bolt
that holds the tension rod in its anchor. Another condition of shearing is when we twist a bar along
its longitudinal axis.
Forces parallel to the area resisting the force cause shearing stress. It differs to tensile and
compressive stresses, which are caused by forces perpendicular to the area on which they act.
Shearing stress is also known as tangential stress.
𝑽
=
𝑨
Where:
v is the resultant shearing force which passes through the centroid of the area A being sheared.
2. Find the smallest diameter bolt that can be used in the clevis shown in Fig. 1-11b if P =
400 kN. The shearing strength of the bolt is 300 MPa.
3. Compute the shearing stress in the pin at B for the member supported as shown in Fig.
P-119. The pin diameter is 20 mm.
BEARING STRESS
Bearing stress is the contact pressure between the separate bodies. It differs from compressive
stress, as it is an internal stress caused by compressive forces
𝑃𝑏
b =
𝐴𝑏
1. In Fig. 1-12, assume that a 20-mm-diameter rivet joins the plates that are each 110 mm
wide. The allowable stresses are 120 MPa for bearing in the plate material and 60 MPa
for shearing of rivet. Determine (a) the minimum thickness of each plate; and (b) the
largest average tensile stress in the plates.
2. The lap joint shown in Fig. P-126 is fastened by four ¾-in.-diameter rivets. Calculate
maximum safe load P that can be applied if the shearing stress in the rivets is limited to
14 ksi and the bearing stress in the plates is limited to 18 ksi. Assume the applied load is
uniformly distributed among the four rivets.
3. In the clevis shown in Fig. 1-11b, find the minimum bolt diameter and the minimum
thickness of each yoke that will support a load P = 14 kips without exceeding a shearing
stress of 12 ksi and a bearing stress of 20 ksi.
TANGENTIAL STRESS
(Circumferential Stress)
Consider the tank shown being subjected to an internal pressure p. The length of the
tank is L and the wall thickness is t. Isolating the right half of the tank:
The forces acting are the total pressures caused by the internal pressure p and the total
tension in the walls T.
If there exist an external pressure po and an internal pressure pi, the formula may be
expressed as:
LONGITUDINAL STRESS, σL
Consider the free body diagram in the transverse section of the tank:
The total force acting at the rear of the tank F must equal to the total longitudinal stress
on the wall PT = σLAwall. Since t is so small compared to D, the area of the wall is close to
πDt
If there exist an external pressure po and an internal pressure pi, the formula may be expressed
as:
It can be observed that the tangential stress is twice that of the longitudinal stress.
SPHERICAL SHELL
If a spherical tank of diameter D and thickness t contains gas under a pressure of p = pi - po, the
stress at the wall can be expressed as:
1. The wall thickness of a 4-ft-diameter spherical tank is 5/16 inch. Calculate the
allowable internal pressure if the stress is limited to 8000 psi.
2. Calculate the minimum wall thickness for a cylindrical vessel that is to carry a
gas at a pressure of 1400 psi. The diameter of the vessel is 2 ft, and the stress is
limited to 12 ksi.
3. The strength of longitudinal joint in Fig. 1-17 is 33 kips/ft, whereas for the girth is
16 kips/ft. Calculate the maximum diameter of the cylinder tank if the internal
pressure is 150 psi.