Tutorial # 1

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1- A point in a material is subjected to two perpendicular stresses, σ x = 45 MPa and σy = 75 MPa, both
in tension.
(a) Working from first principles, determine for a plane at 40 0 anticlockwise to that of the latter stress,
the normal and tangential component stresses.
(b) What is the value of εx, εy, and εz, assuming plane stress condition and given, E = 200 GPa and
ν = 0.3?

We separate the square in two, using the

75 MPa plane (discontinue line), then we choose one
part
75 MPa

45 MPa
400 A
400 400
45 MPa B
C

σn
τnt

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 EQUILIBRIUM CONDITION

In this equation we state that the summation of forces in the “x” axis is equal
to zero, this meant that the section is in equilibrium so we adding and
subtracting forces acting in the horizontal direction, but FORCES, and in the
diagram we have STRESSES, then we have to transform the stresses in
forces using the concept that stated that the stress is equal to the force divide
by the area in which its acting that force.

400 τntx
45 MPa

σn

τnt
σnx
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 (This are stresses, we going to convert them in forces multiplying the
value of each stress by the area in which
they act each one.)

A
400

C
B (A, B and C are the areas in which acting
all the stresses, we going to make and
assumption and this is that, the area C=1,
and applying the Pythagoras Theorem we
can say that A=cos(400) and B=sin(400)

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 “x” component of the
Shear Stress acting in
the incline plane.

“x” component of the

Normal Stress acting in
the incline plane.

(I)

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Summation of forces in “y”

In this equation we state that the summation of forces in the “y” axis is equal to
zero, this meant that the section is in equilibrium so we adding and subtracting
forces acting in the horizontal direction, but FORCES, and in the diagram we
have STRESSES, then we have to transform the stresses in forces using the
concept that stated that the stress is equal to the force divide by the area in
which its acting that force.
75 MPa

σn
τnty
τnt
σny 6
(This are stresses, we going to convert them in forces multiplying the
value of each stress by the area in which they act each
one.)

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“y” component of the
Shear Stress

“y” component of the

Normal Stress

Remember that C=1

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Substituting in (I)

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2- At a point in a structural member, there are stresses on the horizontal and vertical
planes as shown. The normal stress on the inclined plane AB is 35 MPa T. Determine
from first principles:
(a) The normal stress σx on the vertical plane
(b) The magnitude and direction of the shearing stress on the inclined plane AB.

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For find the angle between the plane and the horizontal we apply Pythagoras
Theorem:

4 𝜃=𝑡𝑎𝑛 −1
( )
4
3
=53.13 0

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 50 MPa

40 MPa τnt B

53.130
σx A
53.130 C

35 MPa

τnt 35 MPax
τnty

35 MPay

τntx 35 MPa

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 Summation of Force in “x”

40 MPa τntx

35 MPax

σx τntx

35 MPa

∑ 𝐹 𝑥=0
In this equation we state that the summation of forces in the “x” axis is equal to zero,
this meant that the section is in equilibrium so we adding and subtracting forces
acting in the horizontal direction, but FORCES, and in the diagram we have
STRESSES, then we have to transform the stresses in forces using the concept that
stated that the stress is equal to the force divide by the area in which its acting that
force. 13
 ∑ 𝐹 𝑥=0 (This are stresses, we going to convert them in
− 𝜎 𝑥 +40 𝑀𝑃𝑎+𝜏 𝑛𝑡 +35 𝑀𝑃𝑎𝑥 =0 forces multiplying the value of each stress by the
𝑥
area in which they act each one.)

(A, B and C are the areas in which acting all the stresses, I going to
A make and assumption, this is that the area C=1, and applying the
C Pitagora’s Theorem we can say that A=sin(53.130) and
B=cos(53.130)

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 “x” component of
the Shear Stress
acting in the incline
plane.

“x” component of the

Normal Stress acting in the
incline plane.

(I)
Remember that C=1

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 Summation of Force in “y”

50 MPa

τnt
τnty
40 MPa
53.130
35 MPay

35 MPa

∑ 𝐹 𝑦 =0
(This are stresses, we going to convert them in
forces multiplying the value of each stress by the
−50 𝑀𝑃𝑎 − 40 𝑀𝑃𝑎+𝜏 𝑛𝑡 −35 𝑀𝑃𝑎 𝑦 =0
𝑦 area in which they act each one.)

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 “y” component of
the Shear Stress
acting in the incline
plane.

“y” component of the

Normal Stress acting in
(II) the incline plane.

Remember that C=1

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 Substituting in (I)

𝝈 𝒙 =1 4 2.8125 𝑴𝑷𝒂

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END
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