Problem 1.

1
The beam AB and CD are rigid body. F 39kN . Bar and bar have the same allowable
stress of 160MPa and the same diameter of 25mm.
1) Check the safety of the structure.
2) Suppose that the diameters of the two bars are not given. Determine the diameters of the two
bars that can guarantee the safety of the structure.
3) Suppose that bar and bar have diameters of 25mm and 35 mm, respectively. Determine
the allowable load Fa

Problem 1.2
Members of AB and AC of the truss shown consist of bars of square cross section made of the
same alloy. It is known a 20-mm-square bar of the same alloy was tested to failure and that an
ultimate load of 120kN was recorded. If bar AB has a cross-sectional area of 225mm2. Determine:
1) The factor of safety of bar AB
2) The cross-sectional area of bar AC if it is to have the same factor of safety as bar AB.

Problem 1.3
Derive the equations for stress transformation in 2D plane and:
1) Find the principal plane
2) Find the principal stress
3) Show that there are two principle planes, and they are perpendicular to each other.
Hint: choose a prismatic element and establish the force equilibrium relations on it.
Problem 1.4
Express the ideas and principles in establishing the constitutive relation (as shown below) for
composite materials.

Problem 1.5
Determine the change in the volume of the 200-mm length of the rod shown below if the rod is
made of steel with E 200GPa and 0.3