Problem 1. Two cylindrical rods AB Problem 2.

Refer to problem 1, find

and BC are welded together at B and the average normal stress in the mid
loaded as shown. Knowing that section of rod BC.
d1 = 30mm and d2 = 50 mm, find the
Solution:
average normal stress in the mid
section of rod AB.

Solution:
Problem 3. Two cylindrical rods AB Problem 4. Refer to problem 3,
and BC are welded together at B and determine the smallest allowable value
loaded as shown. Knowing that the of d2.
average normal stress must not
Solution:
exceed 160 MPa in either rod,
determine the smallest allowable value
of d1.

Solution:
Problem 5. Two cylindrical rods AB Problem 6. Refer to problem 5, find
and BC are welded together at B and the average normal stress in the mid
loaded as shown. Knowing that section of rod BC.
d1 = 40mm and d2 = 60 mm, find the
Solution:
average normal stress in the mid
section of rod AB.

Solution:
Problem 7. Two cylindrical rods AB Problem 8. Refer to problem 5,
and BC are welded together and determine the smallest allowable value
loaded as shown. Knowing the normal of d2.
stress must not exceed 180 MPa in
Solution:
either rod, determine the smallest
value of d1.

Solution:
Problem 9. A homogeneous 800 kg
bar AB is supported at either end by a
cable as shown in the figure. Calculate
the smallest area of each cable if the
stress is not to exceed 90 MPa in
bronze and 120 MPa in steel.

Solution: