Tutorial 5

Mechanics Of Materials

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Problem 1 (7.01):
For the state of plane stress shown in Fig. 7.11, determine
(a) the principal planes
(b) the principal stresses
(c) the maximum shearing stress and the corresponding normal stress.
Solution:

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Problem 2 (7. 1):
A single horizontal force P of magnitude 150 lb is applied to end D of lever ABD. Knowing that portion AB of
the lever has a diameter of 1.2 in., determine
(a) the normal and shearing stresses on an element located at point H and having sides parallel to the x and
y axes
(b) the principal planes and the principal stresses at point H.
Solution:

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Problem 3 (7. 26):
The axle of an automobile is acted upon by the forces and couple shown. Knowing that the diameter of the solid axle is
32 mm, determine:
(a) the principal planes and principal stresses at point H located on top of the axle
(b) the maximum shearing stress at the same point.
Solution:

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Problem 4 (7.20):
Two members of uniform cross section 50*80 mm are glued together along plane a-a that forms an angle of 25
degrees with the horizontal.
Knowing that the allowable stresses for the glued joint are σ = 800 kPa and τ = 600 kPa, determine the largest
centric load P that can be applied.
Solution: