Questions from Mechanics


Q: A cantilever beam AB of length L = 6.5 ft

A cantilever beam AB of length L = 6.5 ft supports a trapezoidal distributed load of peak intensity q, and minimum intensity q/2, that includes the weight of the beam (see figure). The beam is a steel...

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Q: Solve the preceding problem for σx = 11 MPa and σy =

Solve the preceding problem for σx = 11 MPa and σy = -20 MPa (see figure). Data from Problem 19: At a point on the surface of an elliptical exercise machine, the material is i...

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Q: An element in plane stress from the frame of a racing car

An element in plane stress from the frame of a racing car is oriented at a known angle θ (see figure). On this inclined element, the normal and shear stresses have the magnitudes and dire...

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Q: Solve the preceding problem for the element shown in the figure.

Solve the preceding problem for the element shown in the figure. Data from Problem 21: An element in plane stress from the frame of a racing car is oriented at a known angle θ (see fig...

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Q: A gusset plate on a truss bridge is in plane stress with

A gusset plate on a truss bridge is in plane stress with normal stresses σx and σy and shear stress Ï„xy, as shown in the figure. At counterclockwise angles Î&ced...

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Q: The surface of an airplane wing is subjected to plane stress with

The surface of an airplane wing is subjected to plane stress with normal stresses σx and σy and shear stress τxy, as shown in the figure. At a counterclockwise angle &...

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Q: At a point on the web of a girder on an overhead

At a point on the web of a girder on an overhead bridge crane in a manufacturing facility, the stresses are known to be σx = -4300 psi, σy = 1700 psi, and τxy = 3100 p...

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Q: A rectangular plate of dimensions 125 mm × 75 mm is subjected

A rectangular plate of dimensions 125 mm × 75 mm is subjected to tensile stress σx = 67 kPa and compressive stress σy. If it is known that the normal stress along th...

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Q: The stresses acting on an element are σx = 750 psi,

The stresses acting on an element are σx = 750 psi, σy = 600 psi, and τxy = 400 psi. Determine the principal stresses and show them on a sketch of a properly oriented...

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Q: An element in uniaxial stress is subjected to tensile stresses σx =

An element in uniaxial stress is subjected to tensile stresses σx = 14,250 psi, as shown in the figure. Using Mohr’s circle, determine the following. (a) The stresses acti...

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