Tutorial 6

Mechanics Of Materials

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Problem 1 :
A single horizontal force P of magnitude 150 lb is applied to end D of lever ABD. Knowing that portion AB
of the lever has a diameter of 1.2 in., determine
(a) the normal and shearing stresses on an element located at point H and having sides parallel to the x and
y axes
(b) the principal planes and the principal stresses at point H.
(c) Consider material is cast iron with ultimate tensile strength( Rm=350 Mpa ) use the stress hypothesis
suitable for the given material to calculate the comparative stress from the principal stresses
(d) Consider the material is carbon steel with (Re= 248 Mpa) use all the stress hypothesis suitable for the
given material to calculate the comparative stress from the principal stresses
(e) Find the safety factor for part c and d
Solution:

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Problem 2 :
a) Determine the principal plane & Principal Stress
b) Consider the material is carbon steel with (Re= 248 Mpa) use all the stress hypothesis suitable 138
for the given material to calculate the comparative stress from the principal stresses MPa
c) Find the safety Factor Against yielding
Solution: 27.5
MPa
41.5
Mpa