Questions from Mechanics


Q: σx = -108 MPa, σy = 58MPa, τxy =

σx = -108 MPa, σy = 58MPa, τxy = -58MPa Data for Problem 22: An element in plane stress (see figure) is subjected to stresses σx, σy, and &Ium...

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Q: At a point on the web of a girder on a gantry

At a point on the web of a girder on a gantry crane, the stresses acting on the x face of a stress element are σx = 6250 psi and τxy = 1425 psi (see figure). What is the allowabl...

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Q: The stresses acting on a stress element on the arm of a

The stresses acting on a stress element on the arm of a power excavator (see figure) are σx = 52 MPa and τxy = 33 MPa (see figure). What is the allowable range of values for the...

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Q: Calculate the maximum shear stress τmax and the maximum bending stress αmax

Calculate the maximum shear stress τmax and the maximum bending stress αmax in a wood beam (see figure) carrying a uniform load of 22.5 kN/m (which includes the weight of the...

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Q: The stresses at a point on the down tube of a bicycle

The stresses at a point on the down tube of a bicycle frame are σx = 4800 psi and τxy = –1950 psi (see figure). It is known that one of the principal stresses e...

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Q: An element in plane stress on the surface of an automobile drive

An element in plane stress on the surface of an automobile drive shaft (see figure) is subjected to stresses of σx = -45 MPa and τxy = 39 MPa (see figure). It is known that one o...

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Q: A simply supported wood beam is subjected to point load P at

A simply supported wood beam is subjected to point load P at mid-span. The stresses on element C are known to be σx = –92 psi and τxy = –7 psi...

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Q: A simply supported wood beam is subjected to point load P at

A simply supported wood beam is subjected to point load P at mid-span. The normal stress on element C is known to be σx = 12 MPa. Find the maximum shear stress on the element and show the s...

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Q: The stresses on the bottom surface of a fuel tanker (figure

The stresses on the bottom surface of a fuel tanker (figure part a) are known to be σx = 7750 psi, σy = 1175 psi, and τxy = 940 psi (figure part b). Determine the stre...

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Q: Solve the preceding problem for an element in plane stress on the

Solve the preceding problem for an element in plane stress on the bottom surface of a fuel tanker (figure part a); stresses are σx = 105 MPa, σy = 75 MPa, and τxy = 25...

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