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9–1.
1.50 m
Solution 6 kN 6 kN
Normal Force And Stress: For segments AB, BC and CD, referring to the FBDs of
B
the lower segments shown in Fig. a, b and c, respectively,
5 5
4
+ c ΣFy = 0; PAB - 10 = 0 PAB = 10.0 kN 4
3 3 1m
4 5 kN 5 kN
+ c ΣFy = 0; PBC - 2c 5a b d - 10 = 0 PBC = 18.0 kN
5
A
4
+ c ΣFy = 0; PCD - 2(6 sin 45°) - 2c 5a b d - 10 = 0 PCD = 26.485 kN
5
10 kN
Since the rod has a constant cross-section and segment CD is subjected to the
greatest normal force, this segment will develop the greatest average normal stress.
NCD 26.485 ( 103 )
smax = sCD = = = 331.07 ( 106 ) Pa = 331.07 MPa
A 80 ( 10-6 )
Displacement: For A992 steel, sy = 345 MPa and E = 200 GPa. Since smax 6 sy,
NL 1 1
dB = Σ = (P L + PCDLCD) = [18.0 ( 103 ) (1.5)
AE AE BC BC 80 ( 10 ) [200 ( 109 ) ]
-6
Ans:
dB = 2.93 mm T ,
dA = 3.55 mm T
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9–2.
The copper shaft is subjected to the axial loads shown. 80 in. 150 in. 100 in.
Determine the displacement of end A with respect to end D if 5 kip 2 kip
8 kip 6 kip
the diameters of each segment are dAB = 0.75 in., dBC = 1 in.,
and dCD = 0.5 in. Take Ecu = 18(103) ksi. A 5 kip B C 2 kip
D
Solution
PL - 8(80) 2(150) 6(100)
dA>D = Σ = + +
AE p 2 3 p 2 3 p
(0.75) (18)(10 ) (1) (18)(10 ) (0.5)2(18)(103)
4 4 4
The positive sign indicates that end A moves away from end D.
Ans:
dA>D = 0.111 in. away from end D
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9–3.
The composite shaft, consisting of aluminum, copper, and Aluminum Copper Steel
steel sections, is subjected to the loading shown. Determine Eal = 10(103 ) ksi Ecu = 18(103 ) ksi Est = 29(103 ) ksi
the displacement of end A with respect to end D and the AAB = 0.09 in2 ABC = 0.12 in2 ACD = 0.06 in2
normal stress in each section. The cross-sectional area and
modulus of elasticity for each section are shown in the 3.50 kip 1.75 kip
figure. Neglect the size of the collars at B and C. 2.00 kip 1.50 kip
A B C D
3.50 kip 1.75 kip
Solution 18 in. 12 in. 16 in.
PAB 2
sAB = = = 22.2 ksi (T) Ans.
AAB 0.09
PBC -5
sBC = = = - 41.7 ksi (C) Ans.
ABC 0.12
PBC - 1.5
sCD = = = - 25.0 ksi (C) Ans.
ABC 0.06
Ans:
sAB = 22.2 ksi (T), sBC = 41.7 ksi (C),
sCD = 25.0 ksi (C),
dA>D = 0.00157 in. towards end D
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*9–4.
The composite shaft, consisting of aluminum, copper, and steel Aluminum Copper Steel
sections, is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the Eal = 10(103 ) ksi Ecu = 18(103 ) ksi Est = 29(103 ) ksi
displacement of B with respect to C. The cross-sectional area AAB = 0.09 in2 ABC = 0.12 in2 ACD = 0.06 in2
and modulus of elasticity for each section are shown in the
figure. Neglect the size of the collars at B and C. 3.50 kip 1.75 kip
2.00 kip 1.50 kip
A B C D
3.50 kip 1.75 kip
Solution 18 in. 12 in. 16 in.
PL ( -5)(12)
dB>C = = = - 0.0278 in. Ans.
AE (0.12)(18)(103)
The negative sign indicates end B moves towards end C.
Ans:
dB>C = -0.0278 in. B moves towards end C
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9–5.
4m 2m 2m 2m
Solution
PL 1
dA>E = Σ = [8(4) + 4(2) - 2(2) + 0(2)] ( 103 )
AE AE
36 ( 103 )
= = 0.697 ( 10 - 3 ) = 0.697 mm Ans.
p
(0.03)2(73.1) ( 109 )
4
Ans:
dA>E = 0.697 mm
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9–6.
C
ACD = 1.25 in.2 2000 ft
Solution wCD = 2.0 lb/ft D
P 3.2 (5000) + 18000
sA = = = 13.6 ksi Ans.
A 2.5
P 2.8 (5000) + 4000
sB = = = 10.3 ksi Ans.
A 1.75
P 2 (2000)
sC = = = 3.2 ksi Ans.
A 1.25
5000
P(x) dx 2000 (2.8x + 4000)dx
L A(x) E L0 L0
2x dx
dD = Σ = +
(1.25)(29) ( 10
6
) (1.75)(29) ( 106 )
5000
(3.2x + 18000)dx
L0
+
(2.5)(29) ( 106 )
Ans:
sA = 13.6 ksi, sB = 10.3 ksi,
sC = 3.2 ksi, dD = 2.99 ft
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9–7.
0.8 m
Solution
A C
By observation the horizontal displacement of roller C is equal to the displacement
of point C obtained from member AC.
0.8 m 0.6 m
FCA = 5.571 kN
Ans:
dC = 0.0975 mm S
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*9–8.
0.8 m
Solution
A C
a+ MA = 0; - P(0.8) - 5(0.8) + Cy(1.4) = 0
Cy = 0.5714 P + 2.857 0.8 m 0.6 m
4
+ c ΣFy = C
0; y - FBC a b = 0
5
FBC = 1.25 Cy
+ ΣFx = 0;
S - FAC + 1.25 Cy (0.6) = 0
FAC = 0.75 Cy = 0.4286 P + 2.14286
Require
(0.4286 P + 2.14286) ( 103 ) (1.4)
dCA = 0.0002 =
(400) ( 10-6 ) (200) ( 109 )
P = 21.7 kN Ans.
Ans:
P = 21.7 kN
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9–9.
The assembly consists of two 10-mm diameter red brass 300 mm 450 mm
C83400 copper rods AB and CD, a 15-mm diameter 304
stainless steel rod EF, and a rigid bar G. If P = 5 kN, A B P
determine the horizontal displacement of end F of rod EF.
E 4P
F
C DG P
Solution
Internal Loading: The normal forces developed in rods EF, AB, and CD are shown
on the free-body diagrams in Figs. a and b.
p
Displacement: The cross-sectional areas of rods EF and AB are AEF = (0.0152) =
4
p
56.25(10 - 6)p m2 and AAB = (0.012) = 25(10 - 6)p m2.
4
The positive sign indicates that end F moves away from the fixed end.
Ans:
dF = 0.453 mm
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9–10.
The assembly consists of two 10-mm diameter red brass 300 mm 450 mm
C83400 copper rods AB and CD, a 15-mm diameter 304
stainless steel rod EF, and a rigid bar G. If the horizontal A B P
displacement of end F of rod EF is 0.45 mm, determine the
E 4P
magnitude of P.
F
C DG P
Solution
Internal Loading: The normal forces developed in rods EF, AB, and CD are shown
on the free-body diagrams in Figs. a and b.
p
Displacement: The cross-sectional areas of rods EF and AB are AEF = (0.0152) =
4
56.25(10 - 6 )p m2 and
p
AAB = (0.012 ) = 25(10 - 6 )p m2.
4
Ans:
P = 4.97 kN
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9–11.
5 ft
H
D C
Solution 1 ft 2 ft
Internal Forces in the wires: 1.8 ft
I
FBD (b): A B
3 ft 1 ft
a+ ΣMA = 0; FBC(4) - 500(3) = 0 FBC = 375.0 lb
500 lb
+ c ΣFy = 0; FAH + 375.0 - 500 = 0 FAH = 125.0 lb
FBD (a):
Displacement:
FDELDE 83.33(3)(12)
dD = = = 0.0042857 in.
ADEE 0.025(28.0)(106)
FCFLCF 41.67(3)(12)
dC = = = 0.0021429 in.
ACFE 0.025(28.0)(106)
=
dH 0.0021429 =
= ; dH = 0.0014286 in.
2 3
Ans:
dl = 0.0260 in.
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*9–12.
5 ft
H
D C
Solution 1 ft 2 ft
1.8 ft
Internal Forces in the wires:
I
FBD (b): A B
3 ft 1 ft
a+ ΣMA = 0; FBG(4) - 500(3) = 0 FBG = 375.0 lb
500 lb
+ c ΣFy = 0; FAH + 375.0 - 500 = 0 FAH = 125.0 lb
FBD (a):
Displacement:
FDELDE 83.33(3)(12)
dD = = = 0.0042857 in.
ADEE 0.025(28.0)(106)
FCFLCF 41.67(3)(12)
dC = = = 0.0021429 in.
ACFE 0.025(28.0)(106)
=
dH 0.0021429 =
= ; dH = 0.0014286 in.
2 3
=
dH = d H + dC = 0.0014286 + 0.0021429 = 0.0035714 in.
0.0021429
tan a = ; a = 0.00341° Ans.
36
FAHLAH 125.0(1.8)(12)
dA>H = = = 0.0038571 in.
AAHE 0.025(28.0)(106)
dA = dH + dA>H = 0.0035714 + 0.0038571 = 0.0074286 in.
FBGLBG 375.0(5)(12)
dB = = = 0.0321428 in.
ABGE 0.025(28.0)(106)
0.0247143
tan b = ; b = 0.0295° Ans.
48
Ans:
a = 0.00341°,
b = 0.0295°
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9–13.
D
A B
2m 2m
Solution
a+ ΣMA = 0; 1200(2) - TCB(0.6)(2) = 0
TCB = 2000 N
PL (2000)(2.5)
dB>C = = = 0.0051835
AE 14(10 - 6)(68.9)(109)
(2.5051835)2 = (1.5)2 + (2)2 - 2(1.5)(2) cos u
u = 90.248°
u = 90.248° - 90° = 0.2478° = 0.004324 rad
Ans:
dD = 17.3 mm
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9–14.
12 kN/m
B
Solution
F
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the entire post, Fig. a,
1
+ c ΣFy = 0; F + (12)(2) - 20 = 0 F = 8.00 kN Ans.
2
Normal Force: Referring to the FBD of the upper segment of the post sectioned at
arbitrary distance y, Fig. b,
1
+ c ΣFy = 0; (6y)(y) - 20 - P(y) = 0 Py = ( 3y2 - 20 ) kN
2
32 kN # m
= -
AE
32 ( 103 )
= -
p
( 0.12 ) [13.1 ( 109 ) ]
4
Ans:
F = 8.00 kN,
dA>B = - 0.311 mm
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9–15.
12 kN/m
B
Solution
F
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the entire post, Fig. a,
1
+ c ΣFy = 0; F + (4 + 12)(2) - 20 = 0 F = 4.00 kN Ans.
2
Normal Force: Referring to the FBD of the upper segment of the post sectioned at
arbitrary distance y, Fig. b,
80 kN # m
= -
3 AE
80(103)
= -
p
3c ( 0.12 ) d [13.1 ( 109 ) ]
4
= - 0.2592 ( 10-3 ) m = - 0.259 mm Ans.
Ans:
F = 4.00 kN,
dA>B = -0.259 mm
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*9–16.
Solution 6 in.
PL 5 ( 103 ) (8) B
dcenter bolt = = = 0.028099 in. c
AE p 2
4 (0.25) (29) ( 10 )
6
C
P 5
dsp = = = 0.41667 in. c
k 12
d d = 0.455 in.
Ans:
d = 10.455 in.
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9–17.
L
Solution
From FBD (a),
1
+ c ΣFy = P
0; - (F L) = 0
2 max
fmax C
Fmax L
P = Ans.
2
1 Fmax x Fmax L
+T ΣFy = P(x)
0; + a bx - = 0
2 L 2
Fmax L Fmax x2
P(x) = -
2 2L
L L 2
L P(x) dx Fmax L Fmax x
L0 A(x)E L0 L0 2AEL
d = = dx - dx
2AE
Fmax L2
= Ans.
3AE
Ans:
Fmax L
P = ,
2
Fmax L2
d =
3AE
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9–18.
A B
6 ft
4 ft
Solution
D
Normal Forces And Stresses: Consider the equilibrium of joint A, Fig. a.
4 4
+ c ΣFy = 0; FAC a b - FAD a b = 0 FAC = FAD = F
5 5
+ ΣF = 0; 3
S x 60 - 2c F a b d = 0 F = 50.0 kip
5
Since the cross-sectional areas of each of the members are the same, member AB,
which is subjected to the greatest normal force, will develop the maximum normal
stress.
60
smax = sAB = = 48.89 ksi
p
( 1.252 )
4
4
u = tan-1a b = 53.13010° f = 180° - u = 126.86990°
3
Then
dA 5(12)
= ; dA = 0.140321 in.
sin 0.107047° sin 53.023056°
Thus,
dB = dA + dB>A = 0.140321 + 0.121388 = 0.26171 in. = 0.262 in. S Ans.
Ans:
dB = 0.262 in. S
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9–19.
A B
6 ft
4 ft
Solution
D
Normal Forces: Consider the equilibrium of joint A, Fig. a.
4 4
+ c ΣFy = 0; FAC a b - FADa b = 0 FAC = FAD = F
5 5
+ ΣF = 0; 3
S x P - 2c F a b d = 0 F = 0.8333 P
5
Since the cross-sectional areas of each of the members are the same, member AB,
which is subjected to the greatest normal force, will develop maximum normal stress.
57.28
smax = sAB = = 46.67 ksi 6 sy (O.K)
p
( 1.252 )
4
Ans:
P = 57.3 kip
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*9–20.
Solution
Normal Forces And Stresses: Referring to the FBD of the rigid bar, Fig. a,
Thus,
FEF 60 FCD 20.0
sEF = = = 30.0 ksi; sCD = = = 13.33 ksi
AEF 2 ACD 1.5
FAB 40.0
sAB = = = 40.0 ksi
AAB 1
Displacement: For Ti-6AI-4V titanium, E = 17.4 ( 103 ) ksi and sy = 134 ksi.
Since the normal stress in each rod s 6 sy,
FABLAB 40.0[6(12)]
dA = = = 0.16552 in. d
AABE 1 3 17.4 ( 103 ) 4
FCDLCD 20.0[6(12)]
dC = = = 0.5517 in. d
ACDE 1.5 3 17.4 ( 103 ) 4
FEFLEF 60[2(12)]
dF>E = = = 0.04138 in. d
AEFE 2 3 17.4 ( 103 ) 4
Referring to the geometry shown in Fig. b,
d′ 0.16552 - 0.05517
= ; d′ = 0.07356 in.
2 3
Then
+ Ans.
d dF = dE + dF>E = 0.12874 + 0.04138 = 0.170 in. d
Ans:
dF = 0.170 in.
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9–21.
The rigid beam is supported at its ends by two A-36 steel tie
rods. If the allowable stress for the steel is sallow = 16.2 ksi, B D
the load w = 3 kip>ft, and x = 4 ft, determine the smallest
diameter of each rod so that the beam remains in the
horizontal position when it is loaded.
6 ft
w
Solution
Internal Force in the Rods: A C
x
dAB = dCD
9.00(6)(12) 3.00(6)(12)
p 2 = p 2 ;
4 d ABE 4 d CDE
Ans:
d AB = 0.841 in.,
d CD = 0.486 in.
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9–22.
The rigid beam is supported at its ends by two A-36 steel tie
rods. The rods have diameters dAB = 0.5 in. and B D
dCD = 0.3 in. If the allowable stress for the steel is
sallow = 16.2 ksi, determine the largest intensity of the
distributed load w and its length x on the beam so that the
beam remains in the horizontal position when it is loaded. 6 ft
w
Solution
Internal Force in the Rods: A C
x
x
a+ΣMA = 0; FCD(8) - wx a b = 0 8 ft
2
wx2
8FCD - = 0 (1)
2
x
a+ΣMC = 0; -FAB(8) + wx a8 - b = 0
2
wx2
8wx - - 8FAB = 0 (2)
2
dAB = dCD
FAB(6)(12) FCD(6)(12)
=
p
4 ( 0.52 ) E p
4 ( 0.32 ) E
FCD = 0.360 FAB (3)
FAB FAB
sallow = ; 16.2 = FAB = 3.1809 kip
AAB p
4 ( 0.52 )
Using FAB = 3.1809 kip and solving Eqs. (1) to (3) yields :
x = 4.24 ft Ans.
w = 1.02 kip>ft Ans.
FCD FCD
sallow = ; 16.2 = FCD = 1.1451 kip
ACD p
4 ( 0.32 )
Therefore, rods AB and CD fail simultaneously.
Ans:
x = 4.24 ft,
w = 1.02 kip>ft
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9–23.
The steel bar has the original dimensions shown in the figure. 50 kN a
If it is subjected to an axial load of 50 kN, determine the A 60 mm
change in its length and its new cross-sectional dimensions at
B 20 mm
section a–a. Est = 200 GPa, nst = 0.29. 20 mm
200 mm 20 mm
a C
350 mm 50 mm 50 kN
D
200 mm
Solution
PL 2(50) ( 103 ) (200) 50 ( 103 ) (350)
dA>D = Σ = +
AE (0.02)(0.05)(200) ( 109 ) (0.06)(0.05)(200) ( 109 )
= 0.129 mm Ans.
PL 50 ( 103 ) (350)
dB>C = = = 0.02917 mm
AE (0.06)(0.05)(200) ( 109 )
dB>C 0.02917
PBC = = 0.00008333
LBC 350
Plat = - v Plong = - (0.29)(0.00008333) = - 0.00002417
Ans:
dA>D = 0.129 mm,
h′ = 49.9988 mm,
w′ = 59.9986 mm
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*9–24.
Solution
d1
d2 - d1 d 1h + (d 2 - d 1)x
w = d1 + x = P
h h
h
P(x) dx
L A(x)E E L0
P dx
d = = [d 1h + (d 2 - d 1)x]t
h
h
E t L0 d 1h + (d 2 - d 1)x
Ph dx
=
h
d1 h d2 - d1 h
E t d 1 h L0 1 +
Ph dx Ph
= -
= a b c ln a1 + xb d 0
d d E t d1 h d2 - d1 d1 h
d1 h x
2 1
0
Ph d2 - d1 Ph d1 + d2 - d1
= c ln a1 + bd = c ln a bd
E t(d 2 - d 1) d1 E t(d 2 - d 1) d1
Ph d2
= c ln d Ans.
E t (d 2 - d 1) d1
Ans:
Ph d2
d = c ln d
E t (d 2 - d 1) d1
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9–25.
Solution
5 kip
a+ ΣMA = 0; TB(12) - 5(6) = 0
TB = 2.5 kip
TC = 0.5 kip
PL 2.5(1.5)(12)
dB>E = = = 0.0316 in.
AE p
4 ( 0.25 ) 2(29) ( 103 )
PL 0.5(2)(12)
dC = = = 0.0084297 in. = 0.00843 in. Ans.
AE p
4 ( 0.25 ) 2(29) ( 103 )
2 2
dE = a bd = (0.0084297) = 0.00169 in. Ans.
10 C 10
dB = dE + dB>E = 0.00169 + 0.0316 = 0.0333 in. Ans.
Ans:
dC = 0.00843 in.,
dE = 0.00169 in.,
dB = 0.0333 in.
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9–26.
A B
Solution 16 ft
(0.5)P(16)(12)
dBA = 0.03 in. =
(0.75)(29) 1106 2
P = 6.80 kip Ans.
Ans:
P = 6.80 kip
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9–27.
16 ft 16 ft
A B
Solution 16 ft
0.2887 P(16)(12)
dBA = 0.03 in. =
(0.75)(29) ( 106 )
P = 11.8 kip Ans.
Ans:
P = 11.8 kip
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*9–28.
y
Solution
P 250 B
sB = = = 8.90 ksi
A p
4 1 362 - 35.52 2
sB is independent of y.
PL 250y
dA = = = [0.307 ( 10-3 ) y] ft Ans.
AE p
4 ( 36 - 35.52 ) (29) 1 103 2
2
Ans:
dA = [0.307 ( 10-3 ) y] ft
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9–29.
Solution
Ph d2 PL
d = (2) ln +
Et(d 2 - d 1) d 1 AE
2(30) ( 103 ) (250) 50 30 ( 103 ) (800)
= aln b +
(70) ( 109 ) (0.006)(0.05 - 0.015) 15 (0.006)(0.05)(70) ( 109 )
= 2.37 mm Ans.
Ans:
d = 2.37 mm
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9–30.
r
2
Solution
Displacement:
Geometry:
A(y) = px2 = p ( r 2 - y2 )
r 23
Displacement: When x = , y = { r
2 2
L
P(y) dy
L0 A(y) E
d =
23
r dy
pE L- 2 r r - y2
P 2
= 23 2
23
P 1 r + y 2r
= c ln d`
p E 2r r - y - 23
2
r
P
= [ ln 13.9282 - ln 0.07180 ]
2p r E
2.63 P
= Ans.
prE
Ans:
2.63 P
d =
prE
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9–31.
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the upper segment of the column
sectioned at an arbitrary distance, Fig. a, 3 ft
dst = dcon
PstL PconL
=
AstEst AconEcon
For A992 steel, Est = 29.0 ( 103 ) ksi and sy = 50 ksi. Also, Econ = 4.20 ( 103 ) ksi for
high-strength concrete. Thus,
Pst(3)(12) Pcon(3)(12)
=
p 2 p p
( 1 ) 3 29.0 ( 103 ) 4 c ( 82 ) - 8 a b ( 12 ) d 3 4.20 ( 103 ) 4
4 4 4
Pst = 0.1233 Pcon (2)
Ans:
scon = 2.29 ksi,
sst = 15.8 ksi
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*9–32.
Solution
Equilibrium: The axial force of 200 kip is required to distribute in such a manner
that 60% is carried by concrete and 40% is carried by steel. Thus, 3 ft
dst = dcon
PstL PconL
=
AstEst AconEcon
Pst Econ
Ast = a ba bAcon
Pcon Est
For A992 steel, Est = 29.0 ( 103 ) ksi and sy = 50 ksi. Also, Econ = 4.20 ( 103 ) ksi for
high-strength concrete. Thus,
p 80 4.20 ( 103 ) p 2 p
8 a d2 b = a bc d c ( 8 ) - 8 a d2 b d
4 120 29.0 ( 103 ) 4 4
Ans:
d = 0.839 in.
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9–33.
Solution
Equations of Equilibrium:
+
d ΣFx = 0; Pal + Pst - 200 = 0 (1)
Compatibility:
dal = dst
Pal(400) Pst(400)
=
p
4 ( 0.07 ) (68.9) ( 10 )
2 9 p
4 ( 0.08 - 0.072 ) (200) ( 109 )
2
Ans:
sal = 27.5 MPa,
sst = 79.9 MPa
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9–34.
a a 9 in.
9 in.
Solution 10 ft Section a-a
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the cut part of the
concrete column shown in Fig. a,
dcon = dst
Pcon(10)(12) Pst(10)(12)
2
=
p 3 p 3 2
c (9)(9) - 4 a ba b d (4.20)(103) a b (29)(103)
4 4 4 4
Pcon = 25.974Pst (2)
Ans:
scon = 1.64 ksi,
sst = 11.3 ksi
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9–35.
a a 9 in.
9 in.
Solution 10 ft Section a-a
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the cut part of the
concrete column shown in Fig. a,
dcon = dst
Pcon(10)(12) Pst(10)(12)
2
=
p 3 p 3 2
c (9)(9) - 4 a ba b d (4.20)(103) a b (29.0)(103)
4 4 4 4
Pcon = 25.974Pst (2)
Pst = 0.06672P
Pcon = 1.7331P
Ans:
P = 114 kip
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*9–36.
A B C
2a a
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the assembly
shown in Fig. a,
+ ΣFx = 0; P - FA - FC = 0
S (1)
8
FA = P Ans.
17
Ans:
9
FC = P,
17
8
FA = P
17
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9–37.
A B C
2a a
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the assembly shown
in Fig. a,
+ ΣFx = 0; P - FA - FC = 0
S (1)
9(8ka + pd 2E)
FC = c dP Ans.
136ka + 18pd 2E
Substituting this result into Eq. (1),
64ka + 9pd 2E
FA = a bP Ans.
136ka + 18pd 2E
Ans:
9(8ka + pd 2E)
FC = c d P,
136ka + 18pd 2E
64ka + 9pd 2E
FA = a bP
136ka + 18pd 2E
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9–38.
A
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the load, Fig. a,
TAC = 0.8064 kip = 0.806 kip TAB = 1.1936 kip = 1.19 kip Ans.
Ans:
TAC = 0.806 kip,
TAB = 1.19 kip
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9–39.
A
Solution
Equilibrium: The force of 2 kip must be shared equally by the two wires. Hence,
2
TAB = TAC = = 1.00 kip
2
Compatibility: Referring to the deformation diagram shown in Fig. a,
( + T) dAB = dAC + 0.04
TABLAB TACLAC
= + 0.04
AABEst AACEst
1.00(60) 1.00(60.04)
= + 0.04
AAB 3 29.0 ( 103
)4 (0.02) 3 29.0 ( 103 ) 4
AAB = 0.01442 in2 = 0.0144 in2 Ans.
1.00
smax = sAB = = 69.37 ksi 6 sy = 70 ksi (O.K!)
0.01442
Ans:
AAB = 0.0144 in2
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*9–40.
Solution
+ ΣFx = 0; FA + FC - 16 = 0
S (1)
By superposition:
+ ) 0 = - ∆ + d
(S C C
- 16 (300) FC (1000)
0 = +
AE AE
FC = 4.80 kN Ans.
Ans:
FC = 4.80 kN,
FA = 11.2 kN
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9–41.
Solution 20 mm
+ c ΣFy = 0; Pst + Pbr - P = 0 (1)
p
Pst = (sY)st(A) = 640 ( 106 ) a b ( 0.012 )
4
P
= 50265.5 N
dst = dbr
PstL PbrL
=
p
4 ( 0.01 ) (200) ( 10 )
2 9 p
4 ( 0.02 - 0.012 ) (100) ( 109 )
2
Pbr = 75398.2 N
P = 50265.5 + 75398.2
= 81 681.4 N
= 204 203.52 N
= 204 kN
Ans:
P = 126 kN
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9–42.
10 mm
Solution 20 mm
+ c ΣFy = 0; Pst + Pbr - 20 = 0 (1)
dst = dbr
PstL PbrL
=
p
4 ( 0.01 ) (200) ( 10 )
2 9 p
4 ( 0.02 - 0.012 ) (100) ( 109 )
2
P
Pst = 0.6667 Pbr (2)
Pst = 8 kN Pbr = 12 kN
Pst 8 ( 103 )
sst = = p = 102 MPa Ans.
4 ( 0.01 )
Ast 2
Pbr 12 ( 103 )
sbr = = = 50.9 MPa Ans.
Abr p
4 ( 0.022 - 0.012 )
Ans:
sst = 102 MPa,
sbr = 50.9 MPa
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9–43.
The assembly consists of two red brass C83400 copper rods 300 mm 450 mm
AB and CD of diameter 30 mm, a stainless 304 steel alloy
rod EF of diameter 40 mm, and a rigid cap G. If the supports 40 kN
at A, C, and F are rigid, determine the average normal stress A B E F
30 mm
developed in the rods.
40 mm
C D 40 kN
30 mm G
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Due to symmetry, FAB = FCD = F. Referring to the
free-body diagram of the assembly shown in Fig. a,
+ ΣFx = 0;
S 2F + FEF - 2 3 40 ( 103 )4 = 0 (1)
(S
+ ) 0 = - dP + dEF
FEF = 42 483.23 N
F = 18 758.38 N
F 18 758.38
sAB = sCD = = = 26.5 MPa Ans.
ACD p
(0.032)
4
FEF 42 483.23
sEF = = = 33.8 MPa Ans.
AEF p
(0.042)
4
Ans:
sAB = sCD = 26.5 MPa,
sEF = 33.8 MPa
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*9–44.
Ans:
P = 51.0 kN
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9–45.
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium:
+ ΣFx = 0; Pb + Ps - 25 - 25 = 0
S
Pb + Ps - 50 = 0 (1)
Compatibility:
db = ds
Pb(220) Ps(200)
=
p
4 ( 0.022 ) 200 ( 109 ) p
4 ( 0.052 - 0.042 ) (200) ( 109 )
Pb = 0.40404 Ps (2)
Ps = 35.61 kN
Pb = 14.4 kN Ans.
Ans:
Pb = 14.4 kN
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9–46.
If the gap between C and the rigid wall at D is initially 600 mm 600 mm 0.15 mm
0.15 mm, determine the support reactions at A and D when
the force P = 200 kN is applied. The assembly is made of P
solid A-36 steel cylinders. D
C
A B 25 mm
50 mm
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the assembly shown
in Fig. a,
+ ΣFx = 0; 200 ( 103 ) - FD - FA = 0
S (1)
(S
+ ) d = dP - dFD
Ans:
FD = 20.4 kN,
FA = 180 kN
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9–47.
Solution
Require
60 mm
10 mm
80 mm
dst = dbr + 0.001
Fst(0.25) Fbr(0.25)
2 2 9
= + 0.001
p[(0.05) - (0.04) ]193(10 ) p(0.03)2(101)(109)
70.0(106)
(Pg)br = sg >E = = 0.6931(10 - 3) mm>mm
101(109)
Ans:
P = 198 kN
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*9–48.
Solution P
+ c ΣFy = 0; - P + Pm + Pf = 0 (1)
dm = df
PmL PfL AmEm
= ; Pm = P (2)
AmEm nAfEf nAfEf f
AmEm nAfEf
Pm = P; Pf = P
nAfEf + AmEm nAfEf + AmEm
Normal stress:
AmEm
a - Pb
Pm nAfEf + AmEm Em
sm = = = P Ans.
Am Am nAfEf + AmEm
nAfEf
a Pb
Pf nAfEf + AmEm Ef
sf = = = P Ans.
nAf nAf nAfEf + AmEm
Ans:
Em
sm = P,
nAfEf + AmEm
Ef
sf = P
nAfEf + AmEm
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9–49.
2 ft
Solution D C
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the rigid bar, Fig. a, 1.5 ft 1 ft
A
a+ ΣMA = 0; FEF (3) + FCD(1) - 20(4) = 0 (1)
dE = 3dC
FEFL FCDL
= 3c d
AE AE
Here,
FEF 24.0
smax = sEF = = = 30.56 ksi 6 (sY)al = 40 ksi (O.K!)
A p 2
(1 )
4
Ans:
dB = 0.0733 in.
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9–50.
2 ft
Solution D C
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the rigid bar, Fig. a, 1.5 ft 1 ft
A
a+ ΣMA = 0; FEF (3) + FCD(1) - 20(4) = 0 (1)
FEFL FCDL
= 3c d
AE AE
FEF = 3FCD (2)
Here,
FEF 24.0
smax = sEF = = = 30.56 ksi 6 (sY)al = 50 ksi (O.K!)
A p 2
(1 )
4
Displacement: Again, referring to Fig. b,
FEFL 24.0[1.5(12)]
dE = = = 0.05500 in.
AE p 2
( 1 ) 310 ( 103 )4
4
Thus,
dE 0.05500
u = = = 0.0015279 rad = 0.0875° Ans.
LAE 3(12)
Ans:
u = 0.0875°
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9–51.
1 ft
D C
Solution
2 ft 1 ft
Equations of Equilibrium:
A
a+ ΣMA = 0; FCD(1) + FEF(3) - 2(2) = 0 (1)
Compatibility:
dE
dC =
3
FCD(2)(12) 1 FEF (1)(12)
= c d
AE 3 AE
Displacement: Point B
dB dE
=
4 3
4 4 1.2632(1)(12)
dB = dE = Cp 2 S = 0.00257 in. Ans.
3 3 4 ( 1 ) (10) ( 103 )
Ans:
dB = 0.00257 in.
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*9–52.
1 ft
D C
Solution
2 ft 1 ft
Equations of Equilibrium:
A
a+ ΣMA = 0; FCD(1) + FEF(3) - 2(2) = 0 (1)
Compatibility:
dE
dC =
3
FCD(2)(12) 1 FEF (1)(12)
= c d
AE 3 AE
Ans:
FCD = 0.211 kip,
FEF = 1.26 kip
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9–53.
A992 steel
800 mm
50 mm
a a
Solution 25 mm 2014–T6 aluminum alloy
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the assembly Section a–a
C
shown in Fig. a,
Also, since the aluminum rod and steel tube of segment BC are firmly bonded, their
deformation must be the same. Thus,
(dBC)st = (dBC)al
(FC)st(800) (FC)al(800)
2 2 9
=
p(0.05 - 0.025 )(200)(10 ) p(0.0252)(73.1)(109)
FD = 71.4 kN Ans.
Also,
FC = (FC)st + (FC)al
= 35.689 + 292.93
= 329 kN Ans.
Ans:
FD = 71.4 kN, FC = 329 kN
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9–54.
A992 steel
800 mm
50 mm
a a
Solution 25 mm 2014–T6 aluminum alloy
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the assembly Section a–a
C
shown in Fig. a,
(+ T) dC = dP - dFC
Also, since the aluminum rod and steel tube of segment BC are firmly bonded, their
deformation must be the same. Thus,
(dBC)st = (dBC)al
Also,
FC = (FC)al + (FC)st
= 19.681 + 161.54
= 181 kN Ans.
Ans:
FD = 219 kN,
FC = 181 kN
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9–55.
The three suspender bars are made of A992 steel and have
equal cross-sectional areas of 450 mm2. Determine the
A B C
average normal stress in each bar if the rigid beam is
subjected to the loading shown. 80 kN
2m 50 kN
D E F
Solution 1m 1m 1m 1m
dCF - dAD
dBE = dAD + a b(2)
4
1
dBE = 1 d + dCF 2
2 AD
Thus,
FBE 43.33(103)
sBE = = = 96.3 MPa Ans.
A 0.45(10 - 3)
FAD 35.83(103)
sAD = = = 79.6 MPa Ans.
A 0.45(10 - 3)
Ans:
sBE = 96.3 MPa,
sAD = 79.6 MPa,
sCF = 113 MPa
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*9–56.
Solution
ΣFx = 0; Fbr = Fal = F
dN>C = 0
F(3)(12)
- + 9.80(10 - 6)(120 - 50)(3)(12)
(1.75)(14.6)(106)
F(2)(12)
- + 12.8(10 - 6)(120 - 50)(2)(12) = 0
1.75(10.6)(106)
F = 17 093.4 lb
17 093.4
sbr = sal = = 9.77 ksi Ans.
1.75
17 093.4(3)(12)
dB = - + 9.80(10 - 6)(120 - 50)(3)(12)
1.75(14.6)(106)
Ans:
sbr = sal = 9.77 ksi
dB = 0.611(10 - 3) in. S
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9–57.
The assembly has the diameters and material indicated. If 2014-T6 Aluminum 304 Stainless
it fits securely between its fixed supports when the C 86100 Bronze steel
temperature is T1 = 70°F, determine the average normal
stress in each material when the temperature reaches A 12 in. 8 in. D
T2 = 110°F. B C 4 in.
4 ft 6 ft 3 ft
Solution
ΣFx = 0; FA = FB = F
F(4)(12)
dA>D = 0; - + 12.8(10 - 6)(110 - 70)(4)(12)
p(6)2(10.6)(106)
F(6)(12)
- + 9.60(10 - 6)(110 - 70)(6)(12)
p(4)2(15)(106)
F(3)(12)
- + 9.60(10 - 6)(110 - 70)(3)(12) = 0
p(2)2(28)(106)
F = 277.69 kip
277.69
sal = = 2.46 ksi Ans.
p(6)2
277.69
sbr = = 5.52 ksi Ans.
p(4)2
277.69
sst = = 22.1 ksi Ans.
p(2)2
Ans:
sal = 2.46 ksi,
sbr = 5.52 ksi,
sst = 22.1 ksi
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9–58.
The rod is made of A992 steel and has a diameter of 0.25 in. k 1000 lb/ in. k 1000 lb/in.
If the rod is 4 ft long when the springs are compressed 0.5 in.
and the temperature of the rod is T = 40°F, determine the
force in the rod when its temperature is T = 160°F. 4 ft
Solution
Compatibility:
+)
(S x = dT - dF
x = 0.01040 in.
Ans:
F = 0.510 kip
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9–59.
The two cylindrical rod segments are fixed to the rigid walls 0.01 in.
such that there is a gap of 0.01 in. between them when
Copper Aluminum
T1 = 60°F. What larger temperature T2 is required in order
to just close the gap? Each rod has a diameter of 1.25 in. 12 in. 6 in.
Determine the average normal stress in each rod if
T2 = 300°F. Take aal = 13(10-6)>°F, Eal = 10(103) ksi,
(sY)al = 40 ksi, acu = 9.4(10-6)>°F, Ecu = 15(103) ksi, and
(sY)cu = 50 ksi.
Solution
Thermal Expansion: To just close the gap,
dT = aal ∆TLal + acu ∆TLcu
F = 31.37 kip
F 31.37
sal = scu = = = 25.57 ksi = 25.6 ksi Ans.
A p
( 1.252 )
4
Since sal 6 (sg)al = 40 ksi and scu 6 (sg)cu = 50 ksi, the solution is valid.
Ans:
T2 = 112°F,
sal = scu = 25.6 ksi
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*9–60.
The two cylindrical rod segments are fixed to the rigid walls 0.01 in.
such that there is a gap of 0.01 in. between them when
Copper Aluminum
T1 = 60°F. Each rod has a diameter of 1.25 in. Determine the
average normal stress in each rod if T2 = 400°F, and 12 in. 6 in.
also calculate the new length of the aluminum segment.
Take aal = 13(10-6)>°F, Eal = 10(103) ksi, (sY)al = 40 ksi,
acu = 9.4(10-6)>°F, (sY)cu = 50 ksi, and Ecu = 15(103) ksi.
Solution
Compatibility: Referring to the deformation diagram shown in Fig. a,
F = 48.10 kip
F 48.10
sal = scu = = = 39.19 ksi = 39.2 ksi Ans.
A p
( 1.252 )
4
Displacement: Since sal 6 (sg)al = 40 ksi and scu 6 (sg)cu = 50 ksi, the solution
is valid.
= 0.0030034 in.
Thus,
Ans:
sal = scu = 39.2 ksi,
Lal = 6.00300 in.
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9–61.
Solution
Compatibility:
L0
0 = dT - dF Where dT = a ∆T dx
8 ft
F(8)
L0
0 = 6.60(10 - 6) (40 + 15 x) dx -
A(29.0)(103)
15(8)2 F(8)
0 = 6.60(10 - 6) J40(8) + R -
2 A(29.0)(103)
F = 19.14 A
19.14 A
s = = 19.1 ksi Ans.
A
Ans:
s = 19.1 ksi
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9–62.
The bronze C86100 pipe has an inner radius of 0.5 in. and a
wall thickness of 0.2 in. If the gas flowing through it changes
the temperature of the pipe uniformly from TA = 200°F at
A to TB = 60°F at B, determine the axial force it exerts on
the walls. The pipe was fitted between the walls when
A B
T = 60°F. 8 ft
Solution
Temperature Gradient:
8 - x
T(x) = 60 + a b140 = 200 - 17.5x
8
Compatibility:
L
0 = dT - dF Where dT = a∆Tdx
8 ft
F(8)
L0
0 = 9.60 1 10 - 6 2 [(200 - 17.5x) - 60] dx -
p
(1.42 - 12) 15.0(103)
4
8 ft
F(8)
L0
0 = 9.60 1 10 - 6 2 (140 - 17.5x) dx -
p
(1.42 - 12) 15.0(103)
4
Ans:
F = 7.60 kip
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9–63.
The 40-ft-long A-36 steel rails on a train track are laid with a d d
small gap between them to allow for thermal expansion.
Determine the required gap d so that the rails just touch one
another when the temperature is increased from T1 = - 20°F 40 ft
to T2 = 90°F. Using this gap, what would be the axial force in
the rails if the temperature rises to T3 = 110°F? The cross-
sectional area of each rail is 5.10 in2.
Solution
Thermal Expansion: Note that since adjacent rails expand, each rail will be required
d
to expand on each end, or d for the entire rail.
2
Compatibility:
+)
(S 0.34848 = dT - dF
F(40)(12)
0.34848 = 6.60(10 - 6)[110 - ( - 20)](40)(12) -
5.10(29.0)(103)
F = 19.5 kip Ans.
Ans:
d = 0.348 in.,
F = 19.5 kip
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*9–64.
Solution B D
Thermal Expansion:
1 dT 2 CD - 1 dT 2 AB
dE = 1 dT 2 AB + C S (3.25)
0.25
1.44(10 - 3) - 0.7425(10 - 3)
= 0.7425(10 - 3) + J R (3.25)
0.25
Ans:
dE = 0.00981 in. c
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9–65.
Solution
+
S 0 = ∆ T - dF (1)
However,
TB - TA
d∆ T = a∆ T dx = a aTA + x - TA bdx
L
L
TB - TA TB - TA 2 L
L0
∆ T = a x dx = a c x d`
L 2L 0
TB - TA aL
= ac Ld = (TB - TA)
2 2
From Eq. (1),
aL FL
0 = (TB - TA) -
2 AE
a AE
F = (TB - TA) Ans.
2
Ans:
aAE
F = (TB - TA)
2
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9–66.
When the temperature is at 30°C, the A-36 steel pipe fits 150 mm
snugly between the two fuel tanks. When fuel flows through
the pipe, the temperatures at ends A and B rise to 130°C 10 mm
and 80°C, respectively. If the temperature drop along the
pipe is linear, determine the average normal stress Section a – a
developed in the pipe. Assume each tank provides a rigid 6m
support at A and B. x
a
A B
a
Solution
Temperature Gradient: Since the temperature varies linearly along the pipe, Fig. a,
the temperature gradient can be expressed as a function of x as
50 50
T(x) = 80 + (6 - x) = a130 - xb°C
6 6
50 50
∆T = T(x) - 30° = a130 - xb - 30 = a100 - xb°C
6 6
L L0
50
dT = a ∆Tdx = 12(10 - 6) a100 - xbdx = 0.0054 m = 5.40 mm
6
F = 1 753 008 N
Normal Stress:
F 1 753 008
s = = = 180 MPa Ans.
A p(0.162 - 0.152)
Ans:
s = 180 MPa
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9–67.
When the temperature is at 30°C, the A-36 steel pipe fits 150 mm
snugly between the two fuel tanks. When fuel flows through
the pipe, the temperatures at ends A and B rise to 130°C 10 mm
and 80°C, respectively. If the temperature drop along the
pipe is linear, determine the average normal stress Section a – a
developed in the pipe. Assume the walls of each tank act as 6m
a spring, each having a stiffness of k = 900 MN>m. x
a
A B
a
Solution
Temperature Gradient: Since the temperature varies linearly along the pipe, Fig. a,
the temperature gradient can be expressed as a function of x as
50 50
T(x) = 80 + (6 - x) = a130 - xb°C
6 6
50 50
∆T = T(x) - 30° = a130 - xb - 30 = a100 - xb°C
6 6
L L0
50
dT = a ∆Tdx = 12(10 - 6) a100 - xbdx = 0.0054 m = 5.40 mm
6
F F(6000) F
(1000) = 5.40 - C + (1000) S
900(10 ) 6
p(0.16 - 0.152)(200)(109)
2
900(106)
F = 1 018 361 N
Normal Stress:
F 1 018 361
s = = = 105 MPa Ans.
A p(0.162 - 0.152)
Ans:
s = 105 MPa
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*9–68.
When the temperature is at 30°C, the A-36 steel pipe fits 150 mm
snugly between the two fuel tanks. When fuel flows through
the pipe, it causes the temperature to vary along the pipe 10 mm
as T = (53 x2 - 20x + 120)°C, where x is in meters. Determine
the normal stress developed in the pipe. Assume each tank Section a – a
provides a rigid support at A and B. 6m
x
a
A B
a
Solution
Compatibility Equation: The change in temperature as a function of x is
5 5
∆T = T - 30° = a x2 - 20x + 120b - 30 = a x2 - 20x + 90b°C. If the pipe
3 3
is unconstrained, it will have a free expansion of
6m
L L0
5
dT = a ∆Tdx = 12(10 - 6) a x2 - 20x + 90bdx = 0.0036 m = 3.60 mm
3
F = 1 168 672.47 N
Normal Stress:
F 1 168 672.47
s = = = 120 MPa Ans.
A p ( 0.162 - 0.152 )
Ans:
s = 120 MPa
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9–69.
Solution
+ c ΣFy = 0; Fst = Fmg = F
dmg = dst
FmgLmg FstLst
amg Lmg ∆T - = astLst ∆T +
EmgAmg EstAst
F(0.1) F(0.150)
26(10 - 6)(0.1)(110) - = 17(10 - 6)(0.150)(110) +
p p
44.7(109) (0.05)2 193(109)(2) (0.01)2
4 4
F = 904 N Ans.
Ans:
F = 904 N
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9–70.
Solution
+ c ΣFy = 0; Fst = Fmg = F
dmg = dst
FmgLmg FstLst
amg Lmg ∆T - = astLst ∆T +
EmgAmg EstAst
F(0.1) F(0.150)
26(10 - 6)(0.1)(∆T) - = 17(10 - 6)(0.150)(∆T) +
p p
44.7(109) (0.05)2 193(109)(2) (0.01)2
4 4
The steel has the smallest cross-sectional area.
p
F = sA = 12(106)(2) a b (0.01)2 = 1885.0 N
4
Thus,
∆T = 229°
Ans:
T2 = 244° C
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9–71.
150 lb
Solution
Equations of Equilibrium:
+ ΣFx = 0;
S FAC cos 45° - FAB cos 45° = 0
FAC = FAB = F
Compatibility:
(dAC)T = 8.0(10 - 6)(80)(60) = 0.03840 in.
(dAC)T 0.03840
(dAC)T2 = = = 0.05431 in.
cos 45° cos 45°
(dAD)F = (dAC)Fr + d0
FAD(40) F(60)
6
= + 0.02359
0.0123(17.0)(10 ) 0.0123(29.0)(106)cos 45°
Ans:
FAC = FAB = 10.0 lb,
FAD = 136 lb
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*9–72.
Fst(0.3) F(0.24)
-6
= 23(10 - 6)(150)(0.24) - - 0.0007
(125)(10 )(200)(10 ) 9
(375)(10 - 6)(70)(109)
FCD = F = 8.45 kN
Ans:
FAB = FEF = 4.23 kN
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9–73.
Solution
dst + (dT)st = (dT)al - dal - 0.0007
Fst(0.3)
+ 12(10 - 6)(50 - 30)(0.3)
(125)(10 - 6)(200)(109)
Fal(0.24)
= 23(10 - 6)(180 - 30)(0.24) - - 0.0007
375(10 - 6)(70)(109)
Ans:
FAB = FEF = 1.85 kN
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9–74.
Solution
P = constant = P0
s s
P0 = =
E E2 - E1
aa by + E1 b
w
E2 - E1
s = P0 a y + E1 b
w
LA
+ ΣFx = 0:
S P - s dA = 0
w m
E2 - E1
L0 L0
P = s t dy = P0 a y + E1 b t dy
w
E2 - E1 E2 + E1
P = P0t a + E1w b = P0 t a bw
2 2
LA
a+ ΣM0 = 0: P(d) - y sdA = 0
w
E2 + E1 E2 - E1 2
L0
P0 t a bwd = P0 aa by + E1yb t dy
2 w
E2 + E1 E2 - E1 2 E1 2
P0 t a bwd = P0 t a w + w b
2 3 2
E2 + E1 1
a bd = (2E2 + E1)w
2 6
2 E2 + E1
d = a bw Ans.
3(E2 + E1)
Ans:
2E2 + E1
d = a bw
3(E2 + E1)
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R9–1.
50 mm
Solution B D F
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the rigid cap shown
in Fig. a,
Compatibility Equation: If the bolts and the rod are unconstrained, they will have
a free expansion of (dT)b = ast ∆TLb = 12(10 - 6)(130 - 30)(400) = 0.48 mm and
(dg)r = aal ∆TLr = 24(10 - 6)(130 - 30)(300) = 0.72 mm. Referring to the initial
and final position of the assembly shown in Fig. b,
Fb + 16 452.29 N Fr = 32 904.58 N
Normal Stress:
Fb 16 452.29
sb = = = 33.5 MPa Ans.
Ab p
(0.0252)
4
Fr 32 904.58
sr = = = 16.8 MPa Ans.
Ar p
(0.052)
4
Ans:
sb = 33.5 MPa,
sr = 16.8 MPa
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R9–2.
50 mm
Solution B D F
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of the rigid cap shown
in Fig. a,
Normal Stress: Assuming that the steel bolts yield first, then
p
Fb = (sg)stAb = 250(106) c (0.0252) d = 122 718.46 N
4
Fp = 245 436.93 N
Then,
Fp 245 436.93
sp = = = 125 MPa 6 (sg)al (O.K!)
Ap p
(0.052)
4
Compatibility Equation: If the assembly is unconstrained, the bolts and the post will
have free expansion of (dT)b = ast ∆TLb = 12(10 - 6)(T - 30)(400) = 4.8(10 - 3)(T - 30)
and (dT)p = aal ∆TLp = 24(10 - 6)T - 30)(300) = 7.2(10 - 3)(T - 30). Referring to
the initial and final position of the assembly shown in Fig. b,
Ans:
T = 507°C
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R9–3.
The rods each have the same 25-mm diameter and 600-mm C
length. If they are made of A992 steel, determine the forces
developed in each rod when the temperature increases
by 50° C.
600 mm
60
B 60
A
Solution
Equation of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram of joint A shown in 600 mm
Fig. a,
D
+ c ΣFx = 0; FAD sin 60° - FAC sin 60° = 0 FAC = FAD = F
+> ΣFx = 0; FAB - 2F cos 60° = 0
FAB = F (1)
dFAB - 1 dT 2 AB = 2 1 dT 2 AC - 2dAC
FAB (600) F(600)
- 0.36 = 2(0.36) - 2C S
p p
1 0.0252 2 (200)(109) 1 0.0252 2 (200)(109)
4 4
Ans:
FAB = FAC = FAD = 58.9 kN (C)
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*R9–4.
Two A992 steel pipes, each having a cross-sectional area of
0.32 in2, are screwed together using a union at B. Originally B
A C
the assembly is adjusted so that no load is on the pipe. If the
union is then tightened so that its screw, having a lead of
3 ft 2 ft
0.15 in., undergoes two full turns, determine the average
normal stress developed in the pipe. Assume that the union
and couplings at A and C are rigid. Neglect the size of the
union. Note: The lead would cause the pipe, when unloaded,
to shorten 0.15 in. when the union is rotated one revolution.
Solution
The loads acting on both segments AB and BC are the same since no external load
acts on the system.
P 46.4
sAB = sBC = = = 145 ksi Ans.
A 0.32
Ans:
sAB = sBC = 145 ksi
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R9–5.
Solution
+>0 = ∆ B - ∆ T + dB
0.016(5) FB(13)
0 = - 12.8(10 - 6)[70° - ( -10°)](13) +
p p
(0.52)(10.6)(103) (0.52)(10.6)(103)
4 4
Ans:
FB = 2.13 kip,
FA = 2.14 kip
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R9–6.
Solution
+> = ∆ B - ∆ T + dB
P(5)
0 = - 12.8(10 - 6)[(70)(13)] + 0
p 2 3
(0.5 )(10.6)(10 )
4
Ans:
P = 4.85 kip
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R9–7.
4 in.
A
Solution
Equations of Equilibrium:
6 in.
a+ ΣMA = 0; - FC(9) - FB (4) + 350(6) = 0 (1)
Compatibility: 350 lb
dB dC
=
4 9
FB (L) FC(L)
=
4AE 9AE
Ans:
FB = 86.6 lb,
FC = 195 lb
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*R9–8.
The joint is made from three A992 steel plates that are 100 mm
bonded together at their seams. Determine the displacement 23 kN
46 kN
of end A with respect to end B when the joint is subjected to
the axial loads. Each plate has a thickness of 5 mm. A B 23 kN
600 mm 200 mm 800 mm
Solution
PL 46(103)(600) 46(103)(200) 23(103)(800)
dA>B = Σ = 9
+ 9
+
AE (0.005)(0.1)(200)(10 ) 3(0.005)(0.1)(200)(10 ) (0.005)(0.1)(200)(109)
= 0.491 mm Ans.
Ans:
dA>B = 0.491 mm
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as follows:
“John Kelly is a good citizen and a respectable man; but he has
already been elected by the Tammany Democracy, to which he owes
all his past political favors, to the offices of Councilman, Alderman,
member of Congress, and twice to the valuable position of Sheriff of
New York, being the only man, we believe, who has held that
lucrative office a second term. John Kelly was brought up a lad in the
Herald office, when he first came to New York, and was well brought
up; but he went into politics in spite of his early training. We
supported him for office while he was poor and lived in the locality of
the Fourteenth Ward. Now that he has made himself a millionaire,
and lives like a nabob in the high locality of one of the most
fashionable avenues of uppertendom, we think he should be
satisfied, and give place to others who have not enjoyed such good
fortune.”
“If the Democrats nominate A. Oakey Hall, as it is said they will, as
their candidate for Mayor, he will no doubt be elected by a large
majority. He will suit those who take a pride in the dignity of the city,
because he is a man of superior ability, a profound thinker, an
eloquent talker, and understands thoroughly the details of the
municipal government.”[56]
The Ring men got thoroughly frightened after the adjournment of
the Republican City Convention without a nomination, for it was
becoming quite clear that independent citizens, both outside and
inside of the respective political parties, meant to support Mr. Kelly
for Mayor against the Ring candidate. This state of things caused the
Herald to discard special pleading respecting the “nabobs of
uppertendom,” and to redouble its attacks on Kelly. He was now
denounced as a deserter for having retired from Tammany Hall, and
joined the opponents of William M. Tweed. “The fight,” said the
Herald, “is to be made against the Democratic organization with the
object of breaking down Tammany, and thus giving the death-blow to
the regular Democracy in its stronghold. The Tribune, Times and
World are co-laborers in this work—the two former openly, and the
latter in an underhanded but not less vindictive manner. They are
preparing to unite on John Kelly, who has deserted the Democratic
organization for the purpose of leading the Republican forces in the
battle. District Attorney A. Oakey Hall will be the Democratic
nominee, and will no doubt be elected; but it will be one of the
greatest fights we have ever had over a Charter election, as the
breaking down of the Democratic organization at this end of the
State would be the death-blow of the party, and is therefore a stake
worth playing for by the Republicans, who feel the loss of power in
New York very severely.”[57]
Against this pretended but sham regularity, not only Mr. Kelly, but
Mr. Tilden also revolted. “Weighty pressure,” says Tilden, “was
brought on me from powerful men all over the State to ‘save the
party.’ I denied that the system of organization then in use in the city
had any moral right to be considered regular, or to bind the
Democratic masses. I told the State Convention that I felt it to be my
duty to oppose any man who would not go for making the
government of this city what it ought to be, at whatever cost, at
whatever sacrifice. If they did not deem that ‘regular,’ I would resign
as chairman of the State Committee.”[58]
The exertion made by Mr. Kelly in leaving a sick bed to go before
the Democratic Union City Convention to accept its nomination for
Mayor, increased the illness from which he suffered. His physician
called eminent doctors into consultation, and it was the opinion of
them all that his continuance in active political movements would
have a fatal result. This professional decision was communicated to
Mr. Kelly by that eminent physician, the late Dr. Marion Sims. Thus
admonished that the excitement of the campaign would kill him, Mr.
Kelly, on the 27th of November, reluctantly sent in his withdrawal
from the Mayoralty contest to the Executive Committee of the
Democratic Union, and the vacancy was filled by the nomination of
Mr. Frederick A. Conkling.
Mr. Kelly, who was a sufferer from insomnia, soon after sailed with
his two daughters for Europe. He made an extended tour in Europe,
Asia and Africa, visiting, among other places, the Holy Land. He first
went to Ireland as a pilgrim would return to the home of his fathers,
spending some time in the beautiful Island of Saints, where
Christianity made its only bloodless conquest in the world. During
fourteen hundred years, while other Christian nations have rushed
back into infidelity and again become Christian, Ireland has never
lapsed into infidelity, nor into a scoffing, Godless philosophy, the
invariable accompaniment of unbelief and paganism. After visiting
the various capitals of Europe,—London, Paris, Vienna, Berlin,
Madrid, St. Petersburg, and other places, he repaired to Rome, the
city of the soul, the Niobe of nations, shrine of saints and martyrs, of
doctors and confessors, where he spent a considerable period in
rest and retirement, and in viewing its wonderful ruins, monuments,
and churches. Repairing to Holy Land, Mr. Kelly remained for some
time at Jerusalem, the cradle of Christianity; which Titus, in fulfilment
of prophecy, left not a stone upon a stone of; where Christ had
walked about among the people, and where He died upon Calvary.
In contemplating scenes associated with the earthly life and death
of the Redeemer, the traveler no doubt derived comfort in his own
bereavements, dignified by such a fellowship of suffering as was
there. What a lesson of humility the ignominious Cross must have
preached to his reflective mind. He was leading a contemplative life,
and his letters at this period dwell much upon the Mount of Olives,
the Way of the Cross, and the Holy Sepulchre. He had read
somewhere in allegory of the contest in which the trees of the forest
are represented as debating among themselves who should be their
king. Had the contest occurred in the days of the Redeemer, small
chance the ignoble tree of the Cross would have had to win the
crown. Mr. Kelly had read Cardinal Wiseman’s beautiful thoughts on
the subject. “Apply the allegory,” said he once in a circle of his
friends, “and let us enter some forest of Judea filled with stately
trees, lofty, tapering pine, and royal cedar, and hear the proud
possessor give orders as to how their worth should be realized into
wealth. He says to the forester: ‘See that elegant and towering tree
which has reached the maturity of its growth, how nobly will it rise
above the splendid galley and bear itself in the fell fury of the wind,
without breaking or bending, and carry the riches of the earth from
one flourishing port to another. Cut it down and destine it for this
noble work. And this magnificent cedar, overcasting all around it with
the solemnity of its shade, worthy to have been built by Solomon into
the temple of God, such that David might have sung its praises on
his inspired lyre; let it be carefully and brilliantly polished, and
embarked to send to the imperial city, there to adorn those
magnificent halls, in which all the splendor of Rome is gathered; and
there, richly gilded and adorned, it shall be an object of admiration
for ages to come.’ ‘It is well, my lord,’ replies his servant, ‘but this
strange, this worthless tree, which seems presumptuously to spring
up, beneath the shadow of those splendid shafts, what shall we do
with it? it is fitted for no great, no noble work.’ ‘Cut it down, and, if of
no other use, why, it will make a cross for the first malefactor!’”
Strange counsels of men! The soaring pine dashed the freight that
it bore against the rocks, and rolled a wreck upon the beach. The
noble cedar witnessed the revels of imperial Rome, and fell by the
earthquake, or in the fire kindled by the barbarians, charred into
ashes. But that ignoble tree, spurned by proud man and put to the
most ignominious of uses, bore the price of the world’s redemption
upon Calvary, its every fragment has been gathered up, and
treasured and enshrined, and in every age it has been considered
worth all that the world dotes on, and sets its heart on. An Empress
crossed the seas and searched among the tombs of the dead for
that material wood of the Cross of Christ. For that holy rood was built
a magnificent church on Mount Sion. For it the Emperor Heraclius
made war on the King of Persia; and when he had recovered it, bore
it as his Master had borne it before, barefoot and in humble garb to
Calvary. For that tree Constantine the Great built a noble church, yet
standing among the ruins of the palaces of Rome, and brought the
very earth from the Savior’s own land, as though none were worthy
to be there save that upon which had first fallen the precious blood of
redemption. For eighteen hundred years this relic has been the most
priceless treasure of Christians. Its smallest fragment has been
enshrined and vestured in gold and precious stones, and housed
and sheltered in magnificent temples piled up with the richest
materials and noblest productions of art. The ignoble tree which the
world despised has conquered the world itself.
Mr. Kelly’s correspondence at this time made it apparent that he
had ceased to feel interest in the busy trifles of politicians, and that
his thoughts were directed to problems of the moral world, to
reveries upon the mysteries of redemption, like that outlined in the
preceding allegory upon the Cross, and to the works of mercy, both
spiritual and corporal. He brought back from Palestine souvenirs and
patristic relics of much interest. He had familiarized himself with the
topography of the hallowed scenes of Holy Land, and those who
have heard him describe them and relate the history and traditions
connected with them, have been struck with his reverence as a
narrator, as well as with his closeness as an observer of manners,
customs and places. While he was abroad unfounded rumors
reached New York that John Kelly had withdrawn from the world, in
order to spend the remainder of his days in monastic retirement.
Perhaps this story originated from the circumstance that he travelled
much in the company of clergymen in Europe. Vicar-General Quinn
of New York was his companion on the Continent. The late Bishop
McGill of Richmond, Virginia, a man of ascetic tastes and profound
learning, often shared Mr. Kelly’s carriage in the latter’s drives about
Rome. Another thing which may have given color to the rumor was
the fact that Mr. Kelly had educated, and was still educating, many
young men for the ecclesiastical state, not only American youths, but
those of Irish and German and Swiss nationalities. While he was in
Switzerland his attention was directed by his daughters to a pious
little boy, the son of a poor gardener, who with another boy of
wealthy parentage, served at the altar every morning. The wealthy
man’s son soon departed for the University, when Mr. Kelly sent for
the son of the gardener, and finding that he wished to become a
religious, told him that he would afford him the means to carry out his
purpose, and amid the grateful tears and prayers of the boy’s
parents, he sent him to a renowned German University, and
defrayed all his expenses until he was graduated. That boy has
since become a learned scholar and minister at the altar. While Mr.
Kelly was in Rome he became warmly interested in the American
College, a noble seat of learning in that city for the training of young
ecclesiastics for the American Missions, and he generously
established a bursary in the College. He gave to its President, Dr.
Chatard, who since has been raised to the Episcopate, five thousand
dollars for the maintenance of this charitable Kelly foundation. It
reflected no credit upon the managers of the New York Cooper
Institute meeting, held in 1884, to denounce the spoliation of the
Propaganda, of which the American College at Rome is a part, to
have omitted one of its benefactors, and so prominent a
representative man as John Kelly, from the list of the officers and
speakers of that meeting. Those managers were then burning
incense to Monsignor Capel, a clerical gentleman of know—ledge,
not knowledge, who thinks American Catholics are too illiterate yet
awhile to aspire to a University.
The beautiful pictures in stained glass, which adorn the windows
of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, are, with the exception of the
examples in the French Cathedral in Chartres, perhaps unsurpassed
in modern times, as figured scenes from the Scriptures and lives of
the saints. In this pictorial religious epic is a beautiful window placed
there by John Kelly in memory of his lost ones, or more correctly of
those members of his family who have been called to the better life.
“Before quitting the Sanctuary,” says the writer of a pamphlet
descriptive of the exterior and interior of the Cathedral, “we will bend
our steps towards the Lady Chapel. The window in the first bay
represents the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin in the Temple. The
high priest, in gorgeous vesture, advances to receive the child, while
St. Joachim and St. Anne modestly remain standing behind. The
friends of the family are assembled to witness the ceremony. This
bears the inscription, ‘John Kelly—in memoriam.’”[59]
Some years before the completion of the new Cathedral, and while
Mr. Kelly was in Rome, he gave an order to a celebrated artist in that
city of art treasures to execute for him four great oil paintings
representing the Baptism of our Lord, the Marriage feast of Cana,
the Return of the Prodigal Son, and St. Patrick preaching at Tara. He
afterwards embraced two additional scenes from sacred history in
his scheme, the Ascension of Our Lord, and the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin. The artist, Galliardi, produced a noble work after the
best masters. These six magnificent paintings were sent from Rome
to America as a present from Mr. Kelly to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and
are the only paintings in canvas upon the walls of that grand church.
When he was in England he visited a region inhabited almost
entirely by miners—English, Irish and Welsh. Those people were, to
a great extent, ignorant of the truths of Christianity, and there were
no facilities in the wild mountain region they inhabited to improve
their moral condition. Working in the mines day and night, and
constantly exposed to death in the midst of their subterranean toil,
these poor people appealed to friends at a distance to send them a
clergyman to minister to their spiritual wants. The appeal was
answered, and the Reverend Mr. Dealy arrived there to open a
mission a short time before Mr. Kelly visited that part of England. The
clergyman found himself destitute of every worldly appliance for a
proper ministration of the functions of his spiritual office, no church,
no school-house, no charitable home or asylum for the sick and
helpless, all things, in a word, wanting, and no adequate means to
provide them. He was an excellent and zealous man, and he stated
his situation, and the necessities of the people to Mr. Kelly. He told
him that if he had the money to build a church and school-house,
incalculable good might be done. He poured his story into
sympathetic ears. Help was promised, and faithfully was the promise
kept. Mr. Dealy some time after, upon Mr. Kelly’s invitation, set sail
for America, and took up his residence in the latter’s house. When
Mr. Kelly reached home he organized a movement among those of
his immediate friends, whose opulence and charity admitted of the
appeal, and in the course of a few months Mr. Dealy, as he informed
the writer of these pages, was the fortunate possessor of a purse of
over twelve thousand dollars, inclusive of Mr. Kelly’s own handsome
donation. Those poor miners in England soon had their church, and
a school for their children, and their pastor had reason to bless the
day when he first made the acquaintance of the subject of this
memoir.
After John Kelly had re-entered the field of politics, and even when
immersed in public affairs, his charity and philanthropy continued to
be the controlling principles of his conduct. During the past five or six
years he has been a frequent lecturer in various cities of the Union.
His lectures, respectively upon the Sisters of Charity, the Early Jesuit
Missionaries in North America, and upon the Irish Settlers in North
and South America, were replete with historical information and
sound practical instruction, and wherever he appeared on the
platform as a lecturer he always drew crowded houses. Mr. Kelly
realized from his lectures, which he delivered repeatedly in the
North, South and West, over fifty thousand dollars, and this immense
sum he gave in charity to educate and clothe the poor, to build
schools, or to lift the burden of debt from charitable institutions. His
heart was in his work. He would not allow one penny of the proceeds
of his lectures to be diverted from the sweet uses of charity for his
traveling expenses, but in every instance, wherever he went to
lecture, he insisted on paying his railroad fare, and hotel bills, out of
his own pocket.
Bagenal, the London traducer of the American Irish, with
unblushing mendacity, classes John Kelly as a leader of “shoulder-
hitters and ballot-stuffers,” and ignorantly accuses him of being an
enemy of Irish colonization in the West. The simple truth is that Kelly
is one of the originators and prime leaders in the movement to get
poor emigrants out of the overcrowded Eastern cities, and has
contributed thousands of dollars to make their colonization in the
West a success.
Dr. Ireland, Bishop of St. Paul, Minnesota, one of the great
pioneers in this benign scheme, while speaking kindly of Mr. Bagenal
in a letter to the present writer, still shows how erroneous he is in his
strictures upon Mr. Kelly. The Bishop’s comment upon Bagenal, is as
follows: “He is mistaken, of course, in his remarks about Mr. John
Kelly. But I do not think he will be sorry to be set right. He mixes up
Mr. Kelly with the average politicians of New York—not knowing, as I
know, Mr. Kelly’s exceptional qualities, his sterling honesty, his true
love for his fellow-Irishmen, and his general nobility of character.”[60]
When he retired from politics in 1868, Mr. Kelly had resolved to
enter upon that field no more. Chastened by domestic affliction, and
loss of health, the plan of his life was changed. Public station had
lost its charm for him. To feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and
open the doors of colleges, or advanced schools, to those whose
talents were good, but who were too poor to gain admittance, these
things afforded to him his greatest pleasure. He sought out the
companionship of holy men, and of holy books. Thomas à Kempis
became his vade mecum. He took more delight in the pages of the
Following of Christ than he had ever known in the conflicts of politics,
either in the halls of Congress or the city of New York. It was not
altogether surprising, therefore, that people’s conjectures should
consign him to the prospective seclusion of a monastery, and that
rumors to that effect should have gained circulation. The New York
Times, on one occasion, shortly after Mr. Kelly’s second marriage,
made editorial reference to these rumors, and spoke of him as that
remarkable individual who had escaped being a monk at Rome, in
order to become the nephew of a Cardinal in America.
These revelations of the inner life of John Kelly are not laid before
the public without a great deal of reluctance. Some may think it were
better to keep them back until after his death, and the writer knows
perfectly well that no one else would prohibit their publication at any
time, or under any conceivable circumstances more sternly than
John Kelly himself. But these pages have been written without
consultation with any human being in the world, and recollecting the
unparalleled and shameful abuse which this man has been
subjected to for doing his duty as God has given him to see it, the
writer is resolved to tell the truth about him, and let the unprejudiced
reader know something of his real character. Indeed hardly a tithe of
those charities and good works of John Kelly which are within the
personal knowledge of the present writer, have been mentioned in
these pages. During the war for the Union, especially, were the
kindly impulses of his nature displayed. He went about among the
hospitals visiting and cheering the sick and despondent, supplying
articles for their relief and money for their wants, and doing what he
could for the wounded. He did not confine these ministrations to the
hospitals in New York, but went to Washington and got a pass from
Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, whom he had known well in
former years, to visit the Army of the Potomac, and particularly the
camp hospitals. Thither he repaired, and extended his aid not only to
New York soldiers but to those of other States, with characteristic
zeal and liberality. A letter was published in the New York World,
November 1st, 1875, from Mr. James Murphy, in which reference is
made to one of Mr. Kelly’s visits to the army in Virginia.
“I well recollect,” said the writer, “that thirteen years ago, when I
was a soldier in the Second Army Corps of the Army of the Potomac,
and stationed at Stafford Heights, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg,
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. John Kelly. His mission was one of
the noblest that man ever followed. He was going round from
hospital to hospital, and from tent to tent, visiting the sick and
wounded of the poor and neglected soldiers of the New York
regiments, to see to their wants, and alleviate their sufferings as
much as lay within his power, and questioning them as to their
treatment as compared with the treatment of the soldiers of other
States.” Many persons in the border States, as those adjoining the
scene of military operations were called, who were guilty of no
disloyal acts, were nevertheless made victims of spies and
detectives, and they and their families suffered great hardships. One
of these was Mr. John Henry Waring, a prominent and wealthy
citizen of Prince George’s County, Maryland, whose property was
confiscated, whose large family, mostly ladies, were banished, and
who was himself imprisoned for the war in Fort Delaware. This was
the work of Baker, the notorious detective, and a more cruel
persecution hardly occurred during the war. Mr. Kelly was appealed
to on behalf of Mr. Waring, and after he was satisfied that injustice
had been done to that excellent citizen, he went to Washington and
saw Mr. Lincoln, and Secretaries Stanton and Montgomery Blair, on
behalf of the Waring family and estate. But Baker had poisoned the
mind of Stanton against the Warings, and, notwithstanding the
Secretary’s regard for Mr. Kelly, he refused the clemency that was
asked. Mr. Kelly returned to New York, and enlisted in Mr. Waring’s
favor the powerful co-operation of Governor Morgan, Archbishop
Hughes, Thurlow Weed, James T. Brady, and about fifty other
leading men, and, thus strengthened, he renewed the appeal for
justice and executive clemency. Postmaster General Blair had
become warmly interested in the case, and to him Mr. Kelly confided
the petition of the citizens of New York named above, and Mr. Blair in
conjunction with Mr. Kelly ceased not to press the case until Mr.
Waring was liberated, his family were recalled from banishment, and
his beautiful home and plantation on the Patuxent river were
restored to him.
Mr. Kelly returned from Europe in the fall of 1871, much improved
in health, but not yet restored to his old vigor. The present writer
gave to Mr. J. E. Mallet, of Washington, D. C., who was going to
Europe, a letter of introduction to Mr. Kelly, while the latter was
abroad. Although they were near each other several times in Europe,
Mr. Mallet did not become acquainted with Mr. Kelly until they
accidentally met on the same steamship, the Republic, in returning
to America. In a letter published in the Baltimore Catholic Mirror, Mr.
Mallet gave an interesting account of this voyage, and of the
amusements improvised on shipboard. “One evening,” said he, “we
organized a musical and literary entertainment. The chairman made
a speech, a lady played a fine musical composition, a gentleman
gave a recitation, a young bride sang a beautiful ballad, Hon. John
Kelly, of New York, sang in excellent style an amusing Irish song,
then a duet was sung by two ladies, some one sang a French song,
Father Sheehy sang an Irish ballad on St. Patrick, and the
entertainment concluded, and the assemblage dispersed during the
reading by the Rev. Dr. Arnot, of one of his old sermons.”
“A valued friend had given me a letter of introduction to Mr. Kelly,
to present in France or Switzerland, but I met that gentleman only on
the wharf at Liverpool, and then almost accidentally. Mr. Kelly has
travelled throughout Europe and the Holy Land, and is one of the
most interesting travelling companions whom I have ever met. I was
particularly pleased with his manner of presenting the true history of,
and reasons for certain religious and national practices in Ireland
and Italy, in opposition to the theories and suppositions of certain of
our fellow-voyagers, who ignorantly calumniated the one, and
ridiculed the other.”
During the three years of Mr. Kelly’s absence in Europe, New York
had been given over to every form of official rascality and plunder.
No sooner had he reached the city than he was besieged by leading
citizens, such as Mr. Tilden, Mr. Schell, Mr. Hewitt, Mr. Belmont, Mr.
Chanler, Mr. Clark, Mr. Green and others, all of whom urged him to
take the lead in a movement for the overthrow of the Tweed Ring. To
each one of these gentlemen he said that it was not in accord with
the plan of life which he had marked out for himself for the future, to
re-enter the field of active politics. But his friends redoubled their
importunities. They told him there was no other man in New York,
scarcely one in the United States, so well fitted as himself to head
such a movement, and that in the lifetime of but very few persons did
so grand an opportunity offer itself to serve the people as that which
now awaited him. His friends finally prevailed, his private plans were
changed, and his memorable reappearance in New York politics
occurred in the year 1872. “My health remains about the same as
when I saw you,” said Mr. Kelly, in 1872, in a letter to the present
writer. “I was compelled to take part, for the reason that my old
associates would not take No for answer. My active participation has
not helped me much in point of health, nor does it seem possible for
me to live in New York without being more or less mixed up in
politics.” In an interview published in the New York World, October
18, 1875, Mr. Kelly explained more fully how he was induced to
return to politics. Details omitted, the salient points of that interview
were as follows: “When I returned from Europe in the fall of 1871, it
was my intention to have nothing to do with politics at all. I had been
sorely afflicted by the loss of my family, and I wanted to spend the
rest of my life as a private business man. I was met by a number of
leading men, who told me that during my absence the Democratic
party in the city had become utterly demoralized, and that the Grant
Republicans, taking advantage of this state of affairs, had come into
full possession in this great Democratic city, and they begged me to
assume an active part. I had hundreds of the leading men in the city
here at my house, asking me to take hold and help them up. After
much importunity, I consented, and threw my whole heart into the
work. I suppose I have some foresight. I think I generally see things
pretty clearly, and this is probably why they trust to my judgment.
Whenever I fail to win their confidence it will be an easy matter for
them to dispense with me. I am not commissioned as a leader by
any constituted authority. But as what power and influence I have
depend entirely upon the good will and confidence of the people who
choose to recognize me as a leader, and listen to my advice, I am
wholly in their hands, and they can keep me or reject me any day.”
Mr. Kelly’s part in public affairs prior to 1872 had been creditable
and marked by ability, but there were other public men who, in like
circumstances, had attained equal or greater distinction. In the year
1872 he was called upon to prove whether he was endowed with
that highest of all the gifts of Heaven, the capacity to lead men in a
supreme emergency, and it is not the language of eulogy to say that
he displayed consummate ability as such a leader; and that his
courage, coolness and good judgment enabled him to achieve
results which no other citizen of New York, with similar resources at
command, and similar obstacles in his way, could have
accomplished.
yours truly
John Kelly
(AT THE AGE OF 50 YEARS.)