NORMAL STRESS
Engr. Danielle Ruthie I. Galit
STRESSES ON INCLINED PLANE
PROCEDURE FOR STRESS ANALYSIS
In general, the stress analysis of an axially loaded member of a structure
involves the following steps.
PART 1: EQUILIBRIUM ANALYSIS
➢ FBD, find the reactions (equilibrium conditions)
➢ Compute for internal forces
PART 2: COMPUTATION OF STRESS
➢ Determine the cross-sectional area of the member
➢ Determine the type of forces (normal/tangent)
EXAMPLE 1
The bar ABCD consists of three cylindrical steel segments with different
lengths and cross-sectional areas. Axial loads are applied as shown. Calculate
the normal stress in each segment.
EXAMPLE 2
For the truss shown, calculate the normal stresses in (1) member AC; and (2) member
BD. The cross-sectional area of each member is 900 mm2.
EXAMPLE 3
The rectangular wood panel is formed by gluing together two boards along the 30-
degree seam as shown in the figure. Determine the largest axial force P that can be
carried safely by the panel if the working stress for the wood is 1120 psi, and the
normal and shear stresses in the glue are limited to 700 psi and 450 psi,
respectively.
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. A hollow steel tube with an inside diameter of 80 mm must carry an axial tensile load of 330 kN.
Determine the smallest allowable outside diameter of the tube if the working stress is 110 MN/m2.
2. The cross-sectional area of bar ABCD is 600 mm2. Determine the maximum normal stress in the bar.
3. Determine the largest weight W that can be supported by the two wires AB and AC: The working
stresses are 100 MPa for AB and 150 MPa for AC. The cross-sectional areas of AB and AC are 400 mm2
and 200 mm2, respectively.
4. Axial loads are applied to the compound rod that is composed of an aluminum segment rigidly
connected between steel and bronze segments. Find the largest safe value of P if the working stresses
are 120 MPa for steel, 68 MPa for aluminum, and 110 MPa for bronze.
5. The cross-sectional area of each member of the truss is 1.8 𝑖𝑛2 . Calculate the stresses in members
CE, DE, and DF. Indicate tension or compression.
6. The figure shows a glued joint, known as a finger joint, in a 6-in. by 3/4-in. piece of lumber. Find the
normal and shear stresses acting on the surface of the joint.
