IV.

Stress

Problem: The uniform beam is supported by two rods AB and CD that

have cross-sectional areas of 10 mm2 and 15 mm2, respectively.
Determine the intensity q0 of the distributed load so that the average
normal stress in each rod does not exceed 300 kPa.

q0
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Problem: Determine the average normal stress developed in rod AB if

the load has a mass of 50 kg. The diameter of rod AB is 8 mm.
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Problem: If the turnbuckle is subjected to an axial force of P = 4000N,

determine the average normal stress developed in section a–a and in each
of the bolt shanks at B and C. Each bolt shank has a diameter of 12 mm.
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Problem: The built-up shaft consists of a pipe AB and solid rod BC. The
pipe has an inner diameter of 20 mm and outer diameter of 28 mm. The
rod has a diameter of 12 mm. Determine the average normal stress at
points D and E and represent the stress on a volume element located at
each of these points.
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Problem: Determine the average normal stress in each of the

20mm diameter bars of the truss. Set P = 40kN.

Problem: Determine the average shear stress developed in pin A of the

truss. A horizontal force of P = 40kN is applied to joint C. Each pin has a
diameter of 25 mm and is subjected to double shear.
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Problem: The bars of the truss each have a cross-sectional area of 3cm2.
Determine the average normal stress in each member due to the
loading.

120cm

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Problem: The 2-Mg concrete pipe has a center of mass at point G. If it is

suspended from cables AB and AC, determine the average normal stress
developed in the cables. The diameters of AB and AC are 12 mm and 10
mm, respectively.
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Problem: The beam is supported by a pin at A and a short link BC. If P

= 15kN, determine the average shear stress developed in the pins at A, B,
and C. All pins are in double shear as shown, and each has a diameter of
18 mm.
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Problem: The jib crane is pinned at A and supports a chain hoist that can
travel along the bottom flange of the beam, 0,3m ≤ x ≤ 3,6m. If the hoist
is rated to support a maximum of 7000 N, determine the maximum
average normal stress in the 18mm-diameter tie rod BC and the
maximum average shear stress in the 15mm-diameter pin at B.
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Problem: Determine the maximum vertical force P that can be applied to

the bell crank so that the average normal stress developed in the 10-mm
diameter rod CD, and the average shear stress developed in the 6-mm
diameter double sheared pin B not exceed 175MPa and 75MPa,
respectively.
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Problem: The circular punch B exerts a force of 2 kN on the lop of the

plate A. Determine the average shear stress in the plate due to this
loading.
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Problem: Determine the average punching shear stress the circular shaft
creates in the metal plate through section AC and BD. Also, what is the
bearing stress developed on the surface of the plate under the shaft?
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Problem: The yoke-and-rod connection is subjected to a tensile force of

5 kN. Determine the average normal stress in each rod and the average
shear stress in the pin A between the members
V. Strain

Problem: The rigid beam is supported by a pin at A and wires BD and

CE. If the load P on the beam causes the end C to be displaced 10 mm
downward, determine the normal strain developed in wires CE and BD.
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Problem: The force applied at the handle of the rigid lever causes the
lever to rotate clockwise about the pin B through an angle of 20.
Determine the average normal strain developed in each wire. The wires
are unstretched when the lever is in the horizontal position.
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Problem: The two wires are connected together at A. If the force P

causes point A to be displaced horizontally 2 mm, determine the normal
strain developed in each wire
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Problem: The piece of plastic is originally rectangular. Determine the

shear strain γxy at corners A and B if the plastic distorts as shown by the
dashed lines

Problem: The piece of plastic is originally rectangular. Determine the

shear strain γxy at corners D and C if the plastic distorts as shown by the
dashed lines.