3.

0 DIRECT STRESS
3.1 The relationship between direct stress and direct strain.
The force applied to the rod is axial force because it acts with the longitudinal axis. The
magnitude and direction of the force axis will give a different effect on the stress and strain.
Generally the effect axis can be divided into two types:
i. Direct stress
ii. Strain

3.1.1 Direct stress and strain

Direct stress – The direct stress acts perpendicular to the cross section of the body. It
can be either tensile or compression.

Strain –
 3.1.2 Explain the effect of axial force on direct stress and direct strain and Hooke’s Law.

3.1.3 Discuss the state of mechanical characteristics of material that is ductile, brittle,
elastic and plastic.

3.1.4 Calculate the cross sectional area, direct stress, direct strain and deformation of
materials
a. Prismatic bar
b. Sectional bar

3.2 Apply the material mechanical characteristic in direct stress and strain.
3.2.1 Calculate the cross sectional area, direct stress, direct strain and deformation of
materials:
a. prismatic bar
b. sectional bar
3.2.2 Draw the graph of load versus elongation and stress versus strain and calculate elastic
modulus.
3.2.3 Show the point of elastic limit, plastic limit, maximum stress and failure point from
3.2.2