Questions from Mechanics


Q: A solid circular bar with a diameter of d = 1.

A solid circular bar with a diameter of d = 1.25 in is subjected to an axial force P and a torque T (see figure). Strain gages A and B mounted on the surface of the bar give readings εA =...

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Q: A 60° strain rosette, or delta rosette, consists of

A 60° strain rosette, or delta rosette, consists of three electrical-resistance strain gages arranged as shown in the figure. Gage A measures the normal strain εa in the direct...

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Q: On the surface of a structural component in a space vehicle,

On the surface of a structural component in a space vehicle, the strains are monitored by means of three strain gages arranged as shown in the figure. During a certain maneuver, the following strains...

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Q: The strains on the surface of an experimental device made of pure

The strains on the surface of an experimental device made of pure aluminum (E = 70 GPa, v = 0.33) and tested in a space shuttle were measured by means of strain gages. The gages were oriented as shown...

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Q: Solve Problem 9 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain.

Solve Problem 9 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain. Data from Problem 9: An element of material subjected to plane strain (see figure) has strains of εx = 280 &At...

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Q: Solve Problem 10 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain.

Solve Problem 10 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain. Data from Problem 10: Solve the preceding problem for the following data: εx = 190 × 1026, &Icir...

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Q: A hollow aluminum box beam has the square cross section shown in

A hollow aluminum box beam has the square cross section shown in the figure. Calculate the maximum and minimum shear stresses Ï„max and Ï„min in the webs of the beam due to a shear...

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Q: Solve Problem 11 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain.

Solve Problem 11 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain. Data from Problem 11: The strains for an element of material in plane strain (see figure) are as follows: εx...

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Q: Solve Problem 12 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain.

Solve Problem 12 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain. Data from Problem 12: Solve the preceding problem for the following strains: εx = 120 × 1026, &I...

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Q: Solve Problem 13 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain.

Solve Problem 13 by using Mohr’s circle for plane strain. Data from Problem 13: An element of material in plane strain (see figure) is subjected to strains εx = 480 &A...

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