Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Assignment 1
1. For the truss shown in Fig. P-105, determine the cross-sectional areas of bars BE, BF, and CF so that the stresses
will not exceed 100 MN/m2 in tension or 80 MN/m2 in compression. A reduced stress in compression is specified
to avoid the danger of buckling.
Ans. ABE = 625 mm2; ABF = 427 mm2; ACF = 656 mm2
2. The bars of the pin-connected frame in Fig. P-106 are each 30 mm by 60 mm in section. Determine the maximum
load P that can be applied without exceeding the allowable stresses specified in Problem 2.
3. As in Fig 1-10c, 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 400MPa, determine the maximum thickness of plate from which a
hole 100 mm in diameter can be punched. (b) if the plate is 10 mm thick, compute the smallest diameter hole
which can be punched. Ans. (a) t= 33.3 mm; (b) d = 30.0 mm
4. 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. If the internal pressure were increased until the vessel burst,
sketch the type of fracture which would occur. Ans. 12.2 MPa
5. Find the limiting peripheral velocity of a rotating steel ring if the allowable stress is 140 MN/m2 and the mass
density of steel is 7850 kg/m3. At what angular velocity will the stress reach 200 MN/m2 if the mean radius is 250
mm?
6. The lap joint shown in Fig P-124 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 applied load P is distributed equally among the three rivets.