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Axial Load
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
• Determine deformation of axially
loaded members
• Develop a method to find
support reactions when it
cannot be determined from
equilibrium equations
• Analyze the effects of thermal stress

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4.1 SAINT-VENANT’S PRINCIPLE

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4.1 SAINT-VENANT’S PRINCIPLE

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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

L P(x) dx
δ= ∫ 0 A(x) E

δ = displacement of one pt relative to another pt

L = distance between the two points
P(x) = internal axial force at the section, located a
distance x from one end
A(x) = x-sectional area of the bar, expressed as a
function of x
E = modulus of elasticity for material
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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER
Constant load and X-sectional area

PL
δ=
AE

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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER
Different load and X-sectional area

δ =
PL
AE

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4.2 ELASTIC DEFORMATION OF AN AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

Sign convention
Sign Forces Displacement
Positive (+) Tension Elongation
Negative Compression Contraction
(−)

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Example

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Example

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PROBLEM
The composite rod, consisting of aluminum, copper, and steel
sections, is subjected to the loading shown.
Determine the displacement of end A with respect to end D
and the normal stress in each section.
The cross-sectional area and modulus of elasticity for each section are
shown in the figure. Neglect the size of the collars at B and C.

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PROBLEM
The load is supported by the four 304 stainless steel wires that are
connected to the rigid members AB and DC. Determine the vertical
displacement of the 2.5-kN load if the members were originally
horizontal when the load was applied. Each wire has a cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2.
Take Est = 193 GPa

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Problem 4.15
The post is made of Douglas fir [E = 13.1 GPa] and has a diameter
of 60 mm. If it is subjected to the load of 20 kN and the soil
provides a frictional resistance that is distributed along its length
and varies linearly from w = 0 at y = 0 to w = 3 kN/m at y = 2 m.
Determine the force F at its bottom needed for equilibrium. Also,
what is the displacement of the top of the post A with respect to its
bottom B? Neglect the weight of the post.

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Problem R3-4
When the two forces are placed on the beam, the diameter
of the A-36 steel rod BC decreases from 40 mm to 39.99
mm. Determine the magnitude of each force P. Take 𝜈 =
0.32 and 𝜎𝑌𝑆 = 250 MPa

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EXAMPLE 4.3
A member is made from a material that has a specific weight
𝛾 and modulus of elasticity E . If it is in the form of a cone
having the dimensions shown in Fig.
Determine how far its end is displaced due to gravity when it is
suspended in the vertical position.

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Problem (Craig)
A bimetallic bar is made of two linearly elastic materials,
aluminum (E1 = 70 GPa) and steel (E2 = 200 GPa) , that are
bonded together at their interface, as shown in figure. Determine
the distribution of normal stress if the bar is to undergo axial
deformation under the action of 200 kN force. Take h = 60 mm
and b = 80 mm

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4.3 PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION

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4.4 STATICALLY INDETERMINATE AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

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4.4 STATICALLY INDETERMINATE AXIALLY LOADED MEMBER

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Problem 4.46
If the gap between C and the rigid wall at D is initially
0.15 mm, determine the support reactions at A and D
when the force F = 200 kN is applied. The assembly is
made of solid A-36 steel cylinders. Take Est = 200 GPa.

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Problem 4.31
The concrete column is reinforced using four steel reinforcing
rods, each having a diameter of 18 mm. Determine the stress in the
concrete and the steel if the column is subjected to an axial load of
800 kN.
Est = 200 GPa, Ec = 25 GPa.
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Problem 4.55
The three suspender bars are made of A992 steel and
have equal cross-sectional areas of 450 mm2
Determine the average normal stress in each bar if the
rigid beam is subjected to the loading shown.
Est = 200 GPa
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Problem 4.55
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4.5 FORCE METHOD OF ANALYSIS FOR AXIALLY LOADED MEMBERS

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Problem 4.46
By superposition now
If the gap between C and the rigid wall at D is initially
0.15 mm, determine the support reactions at A and D
when the force F = 200 kN is applied. The assembly is
made of solid A-36 steel cylinders. Take Est = 200 GPa.

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Problem 4.46 (Soln)
By superposition now

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