Problems and Solutions: Simple Stress: Problem 104
Problems and Solutions: Simple Stress: Problem 104
Problem 106:
The homogeneous bar shown 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 in. and
the bar weighs 6000 lb.
Problem 105:
A homogeneous 800-kg bar AB is supported at
either end by a cable as shown. Calculate the
Problem 108:
An aluminum rod is attached between a steel
rod and a bronze rod as shown. Axial loads are
applied at the positions indicated. Find the
Problem 107: maximum value of P that will not exceed a
A rod is composed of an aluminum section rigidly stress in steel of 140 MPa, in aluminum of 90
attached between steel and bronze sections, as MPa, or in bronze of 100 MPa.
shown. Axial loads are applied at the positions
indicated. If P=3000 lb and the cross-sectional area
of the rod is 0.5 in.², determine the stress in each
section.
Problem 109:
Determine the largest weight W that can be
supported by the two wires shown. The stress in
either wire is not to exceed 30 ksi. The cross-
sectional areas of wires AB and AC are 0.4 in.² and
0.5 in. ², respectively.
Problem 111:
For the truss shown, calculate the stresses in
members CE, DE, and DF. The cross-sectional area
of each member is 1.8 in.². Indicate tension (T) or
compression (C).
Problem 112:
Determine the cross-sectional area of members AG,
BC, and CE for the truss shown. The stresses are not
to exceed 20 ksi in tension or 14 ksi in compression.
A reduced stress in compression is specified to
reduce the danger of buckling.
Problem 113:
Find the stress in members BC, BD, and CF for the
truss shown. Indicate the tension or compression.
The cross-sectional area of each member is 1600
mm².
Problem 114:
The homogeneous bar ABCD shown is supported
by a cable that runs from A to B around the
smooth peg at E, a vertical cable at C, and a
smooth inclined surface at D. Determine the mass
of the heaviest bar that can be supported if the
stress in each cable is limited to 100 MPa. The
area of cable AB is 250 mm² and that of the cable
at C is 300 mm².
Problems and Solutions: shearing Stress Stress
Problem 115:
What force is required to punch a 20-mm-diameter
hole in a plate that is 25 mm thick? The shear
strength is 350 MN/m².
Problem 118:
A 200-mm-diameter pulley is prevented from
rotating relative to a 60-mm-diameter shaft by 70-
mm long key, as shown. If a torque T=2.2 kN•m is
applied to the shaft, determine the width B if the
allowable shearing stress in the key is 60 MPa.
Problem 117:
Find the smallest diameter bolt that can be used in
the clevis shown if P=400kN. The shearing strength
for the bolt is 300 MPa.
Problem 120:
The member of a structure shown weigh 200 lb/ft.
determine the smallest diameter pin that can be used
at A if the shearing stress is limited to 5000 psi.
Assume single shear.
Problem 123:
A rectangular piece of wood, 50 mm by 100 mm in
cross section, is used as a compression block as
shown. Determine the maximum axial force P that
Problem 122: can be safely applied to the block if the compressive
Two blocks of wood, width w and thickness t, are stress in the wood is limited to 20 MN/m² and the
glued together along the joint inclined at the angle Ø shearing stress parallel to the grain is limited to 5
as shown. Using the free-diagram concept MN/m². The grain makes an angle of 20° with the
illustrated, show the shearing stress on the glued horizontal, as shown. (Hint: Use the results of
joint is r = Psin Ø/2A, where A is the cross-sectional Problem 122.)
area.