Quiz

Problem Solving (10pts. each)

1. A cast-iron column supports an axial compressive load of 250 kN. Determine the
inside diameter of the column if its outside diameter is 200 mm and the limiting
compressive stress is 50 MPa.

2. A 750-mm pulley, loaded as shown, in keyed to

a shaft of 50-mm diameter. Determine the width
b of the 75-mm-long key if the allowable
shearing stress is 70 MPa.

3. A cylindrical pressure vessel is fabricated from steel plates which have a

thickness of 20 mm. the diameter of the pressure vessel is 500 mm and its length
is 3 m. determine the maximum internal pressure which can be applied if the
stress in the steel is limited to 140 MPa.

4. A 1000-kg homogeneous bar AB is suspended

from to cables AC and BD; Each with cross-
sectional area 400mm2, as shown in the figure.
Determine the magnitude P and location x of the
largest additional force which can be applied to
the bar. The stresses in the cables AC and BD
are limited to 100 MPa and 50 MPa,
respectively.

5. As in the figure shown, a hole is to be punched

out of a plate having an ultimate shearing stress
of 300 MPa. (a) If the compressive stress in the
punch is limited to 400 MPa, determine the
maximum thickness of the plate from which a
hole 100 mm in diameter can be punched. (b) If
the plate is 100 mm thick, compute the smallest
diameter hole which can be punched.

6. The bars of the pin-connected frame shown are

each 30 mm by 60 mm in section. Determine the
maximum load P that can be applied so that the
stresses will not exceed 100 MN/m2 in tension
or 80 MN/m2 in compression.
7. The bell crank shown is in equilibrium. (a) Determine the required diameter of
the connecting rod AB if its axial stress is limited to 100 MN/m2. (b) Determine
the shearing stress in the pin at D if its diameter is 20 mm.

8. The lap joint shown in the figure is fastened by

three 20-mm diameter rivets. Assuming that
P=50 kN, determine (a) the shearing stress in
each rivet, (b) the bearing stress in each plate,
and (c) the maximum average tensile stress in
each plate. Assume that the axial load P is
distributed equally among the three rivets.

9. The end chord of a timber truss is framed into

the bottom chord as shown in the figure.
Neglecting friction, (a) compute dimension b if
the allowable shearing stress is 900 kPa; and (b)
determine dimension c so that the bearing stress
does not exceed 7 MPa.

10. A water tank is 8 m in diameter and 12 m high. If the tank is to be completely

filled, determine the minimum thickness of the tank plating if the stress is limited
to 40 MPa.