Tutorial 4

ESO202A

Problem 1
If the boundary portion AB of a structure under plane stress is stress-free as illustrated, the stress vector
acting on the portion AB must be zero. Express the condition that the components of the stress vector must
vanish in terms of the stress components with respect to the coordinates axes and the angle α

Problem 1

Problem 2
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Show that if a general state of stress is to be described in cylindrical coordinate requirement that F =0
leads to the following three equations:

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Problem 3
The thin, flat plate shown in fig is subjected to uniform shear stress. Find the normal and shear stress acting
on the cutting plane A-A

Problem 3

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Problem 4
For the state of stress given by σxx = −120 MPa, σyy = 50 MPa, τxy = 100 MPa , find the stress components
on an element inclined at 30◦ to xy axis in figure below

Problem 4