Elastic

deformation of
an axially
loaded member
ENGR. LEMUEL JASPER S. BADAJOS
Constant Load and Cross-
Sectional Area

P = axial load
L = initial length of the bar
A= cross sectional area of the bar
E= Modulus of Elasticity
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
The acrylic plastic rod is 200 mm long and 15 mm in diameter.
If an axial load of 300 N is applied to it, determine the change
in its length. E = 2.70 GPa.
Several different axial forces and/or
cross-sectional area along its length

P = axial load
L = initial length of the bar
A= cross sectional area of the bar
E= Modulus of Elasticity
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
The A-36 steel bar shown in Fig. is made from three segments
having a constant diameter of d=20 mm with several loads.
Determine the horizontal displacement δ𝐴ൗ𝐵 ,
δ𝐵ൗ𝐶 , δ𝐶ൗ𝐷 and the total horizontal displacementδ𝐴ൗ𝐷 .
 SAMPLE PROBLEMS
The A-36 steel bar shown in Fig. is made from three segments
having a diameter of 𝑑𝐴𝐵 =5 mm, 𝑑𝐵𝐶 =20 mm and 𝑑𝐶𝐷 =10 mm.
Determine the horizontal displacement δ𝐴ൗ𝐵 ,
δ𝐵ൗ𝐶 , δ𝐶ൗ𝐷 and the total horizontal displacementδ𝐴ൗ𝐷 .

10 KN 10 KN
A B C D
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
The A-36 steel bar shown in Fig is made from
two segments having cross-sectional areas of
𝐴𝐴𝐵 = 1 𝑖𝑛2 and 𝐴𝐵𝐷 = 2 𝑖𝑛2 . Determine the
vertical displacement of end A and the
displacement of B relative to C.
Varrying Cross Sectional Area
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
A member is made from a material that has a
specific weight and modulus of elasticity E. If it
is in the form of a cone having the dimensions
shown in Fig.determine how far its end is
displaced due to gravity when it is suspended
in the vertical position.
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