MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

MODULE NO. 1
SIMPLE STRESS

Prepared by
Engr. Jon Arnel S. Telan

Problem 1
The 1000-kg uniform bar AB is suspended
from two cables AC and BD; each with cross-
sectional area 400 mm2. Find the magnitude P
and location x of the largest additional vertical
force that can be applied to the bar. The
stresses in AC and BD are limited to 100 MPa
and 50 MPa, respectively.
Problem 2
Determine the smallest allowable cross-
sectional areas of members CE, BE, and EF for
the truss shown. The working stresses are 20
ksi in tension and 14 ksi in compression. (The
working stress in compression is smaller to
reduce the danger of buckling.)

Answer: Answer:
P = 50.19 kN ACE = 2.14 in2
x = 0.602 mm ABE = 1.25 in2
AEF = 5.36 in2

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Source: Mechanics of Materials, Second Edition Andrew Pytel & Jaan Kiusalaas
 MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES
MODULE NO. 1
SIMPLE STRESS

Prepared by
Engr. Jon Arnel S. Telan

Problem 3
The figure shows a glued joint, known as a
finger joint, in a 6-in. by 3/4-in. piece of
lumber. Find the normal and shear stresses
acting on the surface of the joint.
Problem 4
The bracket is supported by 1/2-in.-diameter
pins at A and B (the pin at B fits in the 45⁰ slot
in the bracket). Neglecting friction, determine
the shear stresses in the pins, assuming single
shear.

Answer: Answer:
σ = 11.91 psi τA = 3670 psi
τ = 44.40 psi τB = 4320 psi

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Source: Mechanics of Materials, Second Edition Andrew Pytel & Jaan Kiusalaas