Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Activity 01 Normal Stress

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Prob 01: For the following beam with the given cross section, determine the average normal stress in psi at section a- Final answer
a (1 point)

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Prob 02: The two rods are used to support a crate with weight of 2kN. The rod are made of the same material and of Final answer
the same diameter. If the failure tensile normal stress for this material is 200 mPa, what is the minimum required
diameter for the rods in mm? (2 points)

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Prob 03: The bar of the truss each have a cross-sectional area of 1.25 in2. Determine the average normal stress in Final answer
each member due to the loading P = 8 kips. State whether the stress is tensile or compressive (6 points)

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Prob 04: Structural steel buildings frequently are designed with diagonal bracing systems to resist lateral loads. A Final answer
certain bracing system is subjected to the following loads: dead load = 13.3 kips, occupancy live load = 6.9 kips, roof
live load = 1.3 kips, wind load = 150.6 kips, and earthquake load = 161.1 kips
a. Determine the required factored load capacity for LRFD. Which load combination controls? 4 points
b. Determine the required ASD load capacity. Which load combination controls? 4 points

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