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7 Problems Below
Problem 1

A steel part is loaded with a combination of bending, axial, and torsion such that the following
stresses are created at a particular location:

Bending: Completely reversed, with a maximum stress of

60 MPa
Axial: Constant stress of 20 MPa
Torsion: Repeated load, varying from 0 MPa to 70 MPa
Assume the varying stresses are in phase with each other. The part contains a notch such that
K f ,bending  1.4, K f ,axial  1.1, and K f ,torsion  2.0 . The material properties are S y  300 MPa and Su  400 MPa. The
completely adjusted endurance limit is found to be Se  160 MPa. Find the factor of safety for fatigue
based on infinite life, using the Goodman criterion. If the life is not infinite, estimate the number
of cycles, using the Walker criterion to find the equivalent completely reversed stress. Be sure to
check for yielding.
Problem 2

A rectangular bar is cut from an AISI 1020 cold-drawn steel flat. The bar is 2.5 in wide by 83 in
thick and has a 0.5-in-dia. hole drilled through the center as depicted in Table A–15–1. The bar is
concentrically loaded in push-pull fatigue by axial forces Fa, uniformly distributed across the
width. Using a design factor of nd = 2, estimate the largest force Fa that can be applied ignoring
column action.
Problem 3

A rotating shaft of 25-mm diameter is simply supported by bearing reaction forces R1 and R2. The
shaft is loaded with a transverse load of 13 kN as shown in the figure. The shaft is made from AISI
1045 hot-rolled steel. The surface has been machined. Determine
(a) the minimum static factor of safety based on yielding.
(b) the endurance limit, adjusted as necessary with Marin factors.
(c) the minimum fatigue factor of safety based on achieving infinite life.
(d) If the fatigue factor of safety is less than 1 (hint: it should be for this problem), then estimate
the life of the part in number of rotations.
Problem 4

A 1-in-diameter solid round bar has a groove 0.1-in deep with a 0.1-in radius machined into it. The
bar is made of AISI 1020 CD steel and is subjected to a purely reversing torque of 1800 lbf ∙ in.
(a) Estimate the number of cycles to failure.
(b) If the bar is also placed in an environment with a temperature of 750°F, estimate the number
of cycles to failure.
Problem 5

A machine part will be cycled at ±350 MPa for 5 (103 ) cycles. Then the loading will be changed to
±260 MPa for 5 (104 ) cycles. Finally, the load will be changed to ±225 MPa. How many cycles of
operation can be expected at this stress level? For the part, Sut  530 MPa, f = 0.9, and has a fully
corrected endurance strength of Se  210 MPa.
(a) Use Miner’s method.
(b) Use Manson’s method.
Problem 6

The cold-drawn AISI 1040 steel bar shown in the figure is subjected to a completely reversed axial
load fluctuating between 28 kN in compression to 28 kN in tension. Estimate the fatigue factor of
safety based on achieving infinite life and the yielding factor of safety. If infinite life is not
predicted, estimate the number of cycles to failure.
Problem 7

Estimate Se' in kpsi for the following materials:

(a) AISI 1035 CD steel.
(b) AISI 1050 HR steel.
(c) 2024 T4 aluminum.
(d) AISI 4130 steel heat-treated to a tensile strength of 235 kpsi.