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819. Determine the maximum and minimum normal

stress in the bracket at section aa when the load is applied
at x = 0.

100 kN
15 mm
x
15 mm
200 mm
150 mm

Consider the equilibrium of the FBD of the top cut segment in Fig. a,
+ c Fy = 0;
a + MC = 0;

N - 100 = 0

N = 100 kN

100(0.1) - M = 0

A = 0.2(0.03) = 0.006 m2

I =

M = 10 kN # m

1
(0.03)(0.23) = 20.0(10 - 6) m4
12

The normal stress developed is the combination of axial and bending stress. Thus,
s =

My
N
;
A
I

For the left edge fiber, y = C = 0.1 m. Then

sL = -

100(103)
10(103)(0.1)
0.006
20.0(10 - 6)

= -66.67(106) Pa = 66.7 MPa (C)

Ans.

For the right edge fiber, y = 0.1 m. Then

sR = -

100 (103)
10(103)(0.1)
= 33.3 MPa (T)
+
0.006
20.0(10 - 6)

Ans.

Ans:
sL = 66.7 MPa (C), sR = 33.3 MPa (T)
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*820. Determine the maximum and minimum normal

stress in the bracket at section aa when the load is applied
at x = 300 mm.

100 kN
15 mm
x
15 mm
200 mm
150 mm

Consider the equilibrium of the FBD of the top cut segment in Fig. a,
+ c Fy = 0;
a + MC = 0;

N - 100 = 0

N = 100 kN

M - 100(0.2) = 0

A = 0.2 (0.03) = 0.006 m2

I =

M = 20 kN # m

1
(0.03)(0.23) = 20.0(10 - 6) m4
12

The normal stress developed is the combination of axial and bending stress. Thus,
s =

My
N
;
A
I

For the left edge fiber, y = C = 0.1 m. Then

sR = -

100(103)
20.0(103)(0.1)
+
0.006
20.0(10 - 6)

= 83.33(106) Pa = 83.3 MPa (T)

Ans.

For the right edge fiber, y = C = 0.1 m. Thus

sR = -

100(103)
20.0(103)(0.1)
0.006
20.0(10 - 6)

= 117 MPa (C)

Ans.

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826. The column is built up by gluing the two identical

boards together. Determine the maximum normal stress
developed on the cross section when the eccentric force of
P = 50 kN is applied.

P
250 mm
150 mm

150 mm
75 mm
50 mm

300 mm

Section Properties: The location of the centroid of the cross section, Fig. a, is
y =

yA
0.075(0.15)(0.3) + 0.3(0.3)(0.15)
=
= 0.1875 m
A
0.15(0.3) + 0.3(0.15)

The cross - sectional area and the moment of inertia about the z axis of the cross
section are
A = 0.15(0.3) + 0.3(0.15) = 0.09 m2
Iz =

1
1
(0.3)(0.153) + 0.3(0.15)(0.1875 - 0.075)2 +
(0.15)(0.33) + 0.15(0.3)(0.3 - 0.1875)2
12
12

= 1.5609(10 - 3) m4
Equivalent Force System: Referring to Fig. b,
+ c Fx = (FR)x;
Mz = (MR)z;

-50 = -F
-50(0.2125) = -M

F = 50 kN
M = 10.625 kN # m

Normal Stress: The normal stress is a combination of axial and bending stress. Thus,

s =

My
N
+
A
I

By inspection, the maximum normal stress occurs at points along the edge where
y = 0.45 - 0.1875 = 0.2625 m such as point A. Thus,

smax =

10.625(103)(0.2625)
-50(103)
0.09
1.5609(10 - 3)
Ans.

= -2.342 MPa = 2.34 MPa (C)

Ans:
smax = 2.34 MPa (C)
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827. The column is built up by gluing the two identical

boards together. If the wood has an allowable normal stress
of sallow = 6 MPa, determine the maximum allowable
eccentric force P that can be applied to the column.

P
250 mm
150 mm

150 mm
75 mm
50 mm

300 mm

Section Properties: The location of the centroid c of the cross section, Fig. a, is
y =

yA
0.075(0.15)(0.3) + 0.3(0.3)(0.15)
=
= 0.1875 m
A
0.15(0.3) + 0.3(0.15)

The cross-sectional area and the moment of inertia about the z axis of the cross
section are
A = 0.15(0.3) + 0.3(0.15) = 0.09 m2
Iz =

1
1
(0.3)(0.153) + 0.3(0.15)(0.1875 - 0.075)2 +
(0.15)(0.33) + 0.15(0.3)(0.3 - 0.1875)2
12
12

= 1.5609(10 - 3) m4
Equivalent Force System: Referring to Fig. b,
+ c Fx = (FR)x;

-P = -F

F = P

Mz = (MR)z;

-P(0.2125) = -M

M = 0.2125P

Normal Stress: The normal stress is a combination of axial and bending stress. Thus,
F =

My
N
+
A
I

By inspection, the maximum normal stress, Which is compression, occurs at points

along the edge where y = 0.45 - 0.1875 = 0.2625 m such as point A. Thus,
-6(106) =

0.2125P(0.2625)
-P
0.09
1.5609(10 - 3)

P = 128 076.92 N = 128 kN

Ans.

Ans:
P = 128 kN
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838. The frame supports the distributed load shown.

Determine the state of stress acting at point D. Show the
results on a differential element at this point.

4 kN/m
B
A

E
1.5 m

D
1.5 m

3m

20 mm
60 mm
20 mm

5m

50 mm

3m

sD = -

My
8(103)
12(103)(0.03)
P
= - 1
3
A
I
(0.1)(0.05)
12 (0.05)(0.1)

sD = -88.0 MPa

Ans.

tD = 0

Ans.

Ans:
sD = - 88.0 MPa, tD = 0
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839. The frame supports the distributed load shown.

Determine the state of stress acting at point E. Show the
results on a differential element at this point.

4 kN/m
B
A

E
1.5 m

D
1.5 m

3m

20 mm
60 mm
20 mm

5m

50 mm

3m

sE = -

tE =

My
8(103)
8.25(103)(0.03)
P
=
+ 1
= 57.8 MPa
3
A
I
(0.1)(0.05)
12 (0.05)(0.1)

VQ
4.5(103)(0.04)(0.02)(0.05)
= 864 kPa
=
1
3
It
12 (0.05)(0.1) (0.05)

Ans.

Ans.

Ans:
sE = 57.8 MPa, tE = 864 kPa
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*840. The 500-kg engine is suspended from the jib crane at

the position shown. Determine the state of stress at point A
on the cross section of the boom at section aa.

E
150 mm
20 mm
2m

2m

2m
a 30
a

150 mm
D

0.4 m

300 mm

20 mm
B
20 mm
Section a a

Support Reactions: Referring to the free-body diagram of the entire boom, Fig. a,
a+ MC = 0;

FDE sin 30(6) + FDE cos 30(0.4) - 500(9.81)(2) = 0

FDE = 2931.50 N

Internal Loadings: Considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the booms
right cut segment, Fig. b,
+
: Fx = 0;
+ c Fy = 0;
a + MO = 0;

N - 2931.50 cos 30 = 0

N = 2538.75 N

2931.50 sin 30 - V = 0

V = 1465.75 N

2931.50 sin 30(2) + 2931.50 cos 30(0.4) - M = 0

M = 3947.00 N # m

Section Properties: The cross-sectional area and the moment of inertia about the
centroidal axis of the booms cross section are
A = 0.15(0.3) - 0.13(0.26) = 0.0112 m2
I =

1
1
(0.15)(0.33) (0.13)(0.263) = 0.14709(10 - 3) m4
12
12

Referring to Fig. c, QA is
QA = y1A1 + y1A2 = 0.065(0.13)(0.2) + 0.14(0.02)(0.15) = 0.589(10 - 3) m3
Normal Stress: The normal stress is the combination of axial and bending stress.
Thus,
s =

My
N
+
A
I

For point A. y = 0. Then

sA =

-2538.75
+ 0 = -0.2267 MPa = 0.227 MPa (C)
0.0112

Ans.

Shear Stress: The shear stress is contributed by transverse shear stress only. Thus,
tA =

VQA
1465.75[0.589(10 - 3)]
= 0.293 MPa
=
It
0.14709(10 - 3)(0.02)

Ans.

The state of stress at point A is represented on the element shown in Fig. d.

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840. Continued

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841. The 500-kg engine is suspended from the jib crane at

the position shown. Determine the state of stress at point B
on the cross section of the boom at section aa. Point B is
just above the bottom flange.

E
150 mm
20 mm
2m

2m

2m
a 30
a

150 mm
D

0.4 m

300 mm

20 mm
B
20 mm
Section a a

Support Reactions: Referring to the free-body diagram of the entire boom, Fig. a,
a + MC = 0;

FDE sin 30(6) + FDE cos 30(0.4) - 500(9.81)(2) = 0

FDE = 2931.50 N

Internal Loadings: Considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the

booms right cut segment, Fig. b,
+
: Fx = 0;

N - 2931.50 cos 30 = 0

N = 2538.75 N

+ c Fy = 0;

2931.50 sin 30 - V = 0

V = 1465.75 N

a+ MO = 0;

2931.50 sin 30(2) + 2931.50 cos 30(0.4) - M = 0

M = 3947.00 N # m

Section Properties: The cross-sectional area and the moment of inertia about the
centroidal axis of the booms cross section are
A = 0.15(0.3) - 0.13(0.26) = 0.0112 m2
I =

1
1
(0.15)(0.33) (0.13)(0.263) = 0.14709(10 - 3) m4
12
12

Referring to Fig. c, QB is
QB = y2A2 = 0.14(0.02)(0.15) = 0.42(10 - 3) m3
Normal Stress: The normal stress is the combination of axial and bending stress.
Thus,
s =

My
N
+
A
I

For point B, y = 0.13 m. Then

sB =

3947.00(0.13)
-2538.75
= 3.26 MPa (T)
+
0.0112
0.14709(10 - 3)

Ans.

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841. Continued

Shear Stress: The shear stress is contributed by transverse shear stress only. Thus,
tB =

VQB
1465.75[0.42(10 - 3)]
= 0.209 MPa
=
It
0.14709(10 - 3)(0.02)

Ans.

The state of stress at point B is represented on the element shown in Fig. d.

Ans:
sB = 3.26 MPa (T), tB = 0.209 MPa
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842. Determine the state of stress at point A on the cross

section of the post at section aa. Indicate the results on a
differential element at the point.

1.5 ft

5 ft
400 lb

300 lb

Internal Loadings: Considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram

of the posts upper cut segment, Fig. a,
Fy = 0;

Vy + 300 = 0

Vy = -300 lb

Fz = 0;

Vz + 400 = 0

Vz = -400 lb

Mx = 0;

T + 400(1.5) = 0

T = -600 lb # ft

My = 0;

My + 400(5) = 0

My = -2000 lb # ft

Mz = 0;

Mz - 300(5) = 0

Mz = 1500 lb # ft

J =

p
(2.54 - 24) = 5.765625p in4
4

p
(2.54 - 24) = 11.53125p in4
2

Referring to Fig. b,
(Qz)A = 0
(Qy)A =

4(2.5) p
4(2) p 2
c (2.52) d c (2 ) d = 5.0833 in3
3p
2
3p 2

Normal Stress: The normal stress is contributed by bending stress only.

Thus,
s = -

Myz

Mzy
Iz

Iy

For point A, y = 0 and z = -2.5 in. Then

sA = -0 +

A
2.5 in.

Section Properties: The moments of inertia about the y and z axes and the
polar moment of inertia of the posts cross section are
Iy = Iz =

2 in.

-2000(12)(-2.5)
= 3.31 ksi (T)
5.765625p

Ans.

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842. Continued

Shear Stress: The torsional shear stress at points A and B are

[(txy)T]A =

600(12)(2.5)
Tc
=
= 0.4969 ksi
J
11.53125p

The transverse shear stresses at points A and B are

[(txz)V]A =
[(txy)V]A =

Vz(Qz)A
Iy t

= 0

Vy(Qy)B
Iz t

300(5.0833)
= 0.08419 ksi
5.765625p(5 - 4)

Combining these two shear stress components,

(txy)A = [(txy)T]A + [(txy)V]A = 0.4969 + 0.08419 = 0.581 ksi

Ans.

(txz)A = 0

Ans.

The state of stress at point A is represented on the element shown in Fig. c.

Ans:
sA = 3.31 ksi (T), tA = 0.581 ksi
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843. Determine the state of stress at point B on the cross

section of the post at section aa. Indicate the results on a
differential element at the point.

1.5 ft

5 ft
400 lb

Internal Loadings: Considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the

posts upper segment, Fig. a,
Vy + 300 = 0

Vy = -300 lb

Fz = 0;

Vz + 400 = 0

Mx = 0;

T + 400(1.5) = 0

Vz = -400 lb
T = -600 lb # ft

My = 0;

My + 400(5) = 0

My = -2000 lb # ft

Mz = 0;

Mz - 300(5) = 0

Mz = 1500 lb # ft

Section Properties: The moments of inertia about the y and z axes and the polar
moment of inertia of the posts cross section are

J =

p
(2.54 - 24) = 5.765625p in4
4

p
(2.54 - 24) = 11.53125p in4
2

Referring to Fig. b,
(Qy)B = 0
(Qz)B =

4(2.5) p
4(2) p 2
c (2.52) d c (2 ) d = 5.0833 in3
3p
2
3p 2

Normal Stress: The normal stress is contributed by bending stress only. Thus,
s = -

Myz

Mzy
Iz

Iy

For point B, y = 2 in. and z = 0. Then

sB =

2 in.

A
2.5 in.

Fy = 0;

Iy = Iz =

300 lb

1500(12)(2)
+ 0 = -1.987 ksi = 1.99 ksi (C)
5.765625p

Ans.

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843. Continued

Shear Stress: The torsional shear stress at point B is

[(txz)T]B =

600(12)(2)
Tc
=
= 0.3975 ksi
J
11.53125p

The transverse shear stress at point B is

[(txy)V]B =
[(txz)V]B =

Vy(Qy)A
Iz t

= 0

Vz(Qz)B
Iy t

400(5.0833)
= 0.1123 ksi
5.765625p(5 - 4)

Combining these two shear stress components,

(txz)B = [(txz)T]B + [(txz)V]B = 0.3975 + 0.1123 = 0.510 ksi
(txy)B = 0

Ans.
Ans.

The state of stress at point B is represented on the element shown in Fig. c.

Ans:
sB = 1.99 ksi (C), tB = 0.510 ksi
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*844. Determine the normal stress developed at points A

and B. Neglect the weight of the block.

6 kip
3 in.

12 kip

Referring to Fig. a,
6 in.
a

Fx = (FR)x;

-6 - 12 = F

F = -18.0 kip

My = (MR)y;

6(1.5) - 12(1.5) = My

My = -9.00 kip # in

Mz = (MR)z;

12(3) - 6(3) = Mz

Mz = 18.0 kip # in

The cross-sectional area and moments of inertia about the y and z axes of the cross
section are
A = 6(3) = 18 in2
Iy =

1
(6)(3)3 = 13.5 in4
12

Iz =

1
(3)(63) = 54.0 in4
12

The normal stress developed is the combination of axial and bending stress. Thus,
s =

My z
Mz y
F
+
A
Iz
Iy

For point A, y = 3 in. and z = -1.5 in.

sA =

18.0(3)
-9.00(-1.5)
-18.0
+
18.0
54.0
13.5
Ans.

= -1.00 ksi = 1.00 ksi (C)

For point B, y = 3 in and z = 1.5 in.

sB =

18.0(3)
-9.00(1.5)
-18.0
+
18.0
54
13.5

= -3.00 ksi = 3.00 ksi (C)

Ans.

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845. Sketch the normal stress distribution acting over the

cross section at section aa. Neglect the weight of the block.

6 kip
3 in.

12 kip

6 in.
a
A

B
a

Referring to Fig. a,
Fx = (FR)x;

-6 - 12 = F

F = -18.0 kip

My = (MR)y;

6(1.5) - 12(1.5) = My

Mz = (MR)z;

12(3) - 6(3) = Mz

My = -9.00 kip # in
Mz = 18.0 kip # in

The cross-sectional area and the moment of inertia about the y and z axes of the
cross section are
A = 3 (6) = 18.0 in2
Iy =

1
(6)(33) = 13.5 in4
12

Iz =

1
(3)(63) = 54.0 in4
12

The normal stress developed is the combination of axial and bending stress. Thus,
s =

Myz
Mzy
F
+
A
Iz
Iy

For point A, y = 3 in. and z = -1.5 in.

sA =

18.0(3)
-9.00(-1.5)
-18.0
+
18.0
54.0
13.5
Ans.

= -1.00 ksi = 1.00 ksi (C)

For point B, y = 3 in. and z = 1.5 in.
sB =

18.0(3)
-9.00(1.5)
-18.0
+
18.0
54.0
13.5

= -3.00 ksi = 3.00 ksi (C)

Ans.

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845. Continued

For point C, y = -3 in. and z = 1.5 in.

sC =

18.0(-3)
-9.00(1.5)
-18.0
+
18.0
54.0
13.5

= -1.00 ksi = 1.00 ksi (C)

Ans.

For point D, y = -3 in. and z = -1.5 in.

sD =

18.0(-3)
-9.00(-1.5)
-18.0
+
18.0
54.0
13.5

= 1.00 ksi (T)

Ans.

The normal stress distribution over the cross section is shown in Fig. b

Ans:
sA = 1.00 ksi (C), sB = 3.00 ksi (C)
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851. A post having the dimensions shown is subjected to

the bearing load P. Specify the region to which this load can
be applied without causing tensile stress to be developed at
points A, B, C, and D.

z
a

a
A

a
P

D
ez

ey
C

a
a

Equivalent Force System: As shown on FBD.

Section Properties:
1
A = 2a(2a) + 2 B (2a)a R = 6a2
2
1
1
1
a 2
(2a)(2a)3 + 2 B (2a) a3 + (2a) aaa + b R
12
36
2
3

Iz =

= 5a4
1
1
1
a 2
(2a)(2a)3 + 2 B (2a) a3 + (2a) a a b R
12
36
2
3

Iy =

5 4
a
3

Normal Stress:
s =

My z
Mzy
N
+
A
Iz
Iy
=

Peyy Pez z
-P
- 5
2
4
6a
5a4
3a

P
A - 5a2 - 6eyy - 18ez z B
30a4

At point B where y = -a and z = - a , we require sB 6 0.

0 7

P
C -5a2 - 6( -a) ey - 18(-a) ez D
30a4

0 7 -5a + 6ey + 18ez

6ey + 18ez 6 5a
When

ez = 0,

When

ey = 0,

Ans.

5
a
6
5
ez 6
a
18

ey 6

Repeat the same procedures for point A, C and D. The region where P can be
applied without creating tensile stress at points A, B, C, and D is shown shaded in
the diagram.

Ans:
6ey + 18ez 6 5a
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855. Determine the state of stress at point A on the cross

section of the post at section aa. Indicate the results on a
differential element at the point.

100 mm

100 mm

3 kN

4 kN
400 mm
50 mm
50 mm
A

50 mm
50 mm a
B
z

Section a a

Internal Loadings: Considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the

posts upper segment, Fig. a,
Fy = 0;

Vy + 3 = 0

Vy = -3 kN

Fz = 0;

Vz + 4 = 0

Vz = -4 kN

Mx = 0; T = 0
My = 0; My + 4(0.4) = 0

My = -1.6 kN # m

Mz = 0; Mz - 3(0.4) = 0

Mz = -1.2 kN # m

Section Properties: The moment of inertia about the y and z axes of the posts cross
section is
I y = Iz =

1
(0.1)(0.13) = 8.3333(10 - 6) m4
12

Referring to Fig. b,
(Qy)A = 0
(Qz)A = 0.025(0.05)(0.1) = 0.125(10 - 3) m3
Normal Stress: The normal stress is contributed by bending stress only. Thus,
s = -

Myz

Mzy
Iz

Iy

For point A, y = -0.05 m and z = 0. Then

sA =

1.2(103)(-0.05)
8.3333(10 - 6)

+ 0 = 7.20 MPa (T)

Ans.

Shear Stress: Then transverse shear stress at point A is

[(txy)V]A =

[(txz)V]A =

Vy(Qy)A
Izt

= 0
4(103)[0.125(10 - 3)]

Vz(Qz)A
Iy t

8.3333(10 - 6)(0.1)

Ans.

= 0.6 MPa

Ans.

The state of stress at point A is represented on the elements shown in Figs. c and d,
respectively.

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855. Continued

Ans:
sA = 7.20 MPa (T), tA = 0.6 MPa
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*856. Determine the state of stress at point B on the cross

section of the post at section aa. Indicate the results on a
differential element at the point.

100 mm

100 mm

3 kN

4 kN
400 mm
50 mm
50 mm
A

50 mm
50 mm a
B
z

Section a a

Internal Loadings: Considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the

posts upper segment, Fig. a,
Fy = 0;

Vy + 3 = 0

Vy = -3 kN

Fz = 0;

Vz + 4 = 0

Vz = -4 kN

Mx = 0; T = 0
My = 0; My + 4(0.4) = 0

My = -1.6 kN # m

Mz = 0; Mz - 3(0.4) = 0

Mz = 1.2 kN # m

Section Properties: The moment of inertia about the y and z axes of the posts cross
section is
Iy = Iz =

1
(0.1)(0.13) = 8.3333(10 - 6) m4
12

Referring to Fig. b,
(Qz)B = 0
(Qy)B = 0.025(0.05)(0.1) = 0.125(10 - 3) m3
Normal Stress: The normal stress is contributed by bending stress only. Thus,
s =

Myz

Mzy
-

Iz

Iy

For point B, y = 0 and z = -0.05 m. Then

sB = -0 +

-1.6(103)(-0.05)
8.3333(10 - 6)

= 9.60 MPa (T)

Ans.

Shear Stress: Then transverse shear stress at point B is

c(txy)V d
c(txy)V d

Vz(Qz)A
=
B

Iy t

= 0

Vy(Qy)A
=
B

Iz t

3(103)[0.125(10 - 3)]
=

8.3333(10 - 6)(0.1)

Ans.

= 0.45 MPa

Ans.

The state of stress at point B is represented on the elements shown in Figs. c and d,
respectively.

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856. Continued

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859. If P = 60 kN, determine the maximum normal stress

developed on the cross section of the column.

2P

150 mm

15 mm
15 mm
P

150 mm
15 mm

75 mm

100 mm

100 mm
100 mm

Equivalent Force System: Referring to Fig. a,

+ c Fx = (FR)x ;

-60 - 120 = -F

F = 180 kN

My = (MR)y ;

-60(0.075) = -My

My = 4.5 kN # m

Mz = (MR)z ;

-120(0.25) = -Mz

Mz = 30 kN # m

Section Properties: The cross-sectional area and the moment of inertia about the y
and z axes of the cross section are
A = 0.2(0.3) - 0.185(0.27) = 0.01005 m2
Iz =

1
1
(0.2)(0.33) (0.185)(0.273) = 0.14655(10 - 3) m4
12
12

Iy = 2c

1
1
(0.015)(0.23) d +
(0.27)(0.0153) = 20.0759(10 - 6) m4
12
12

Normal Stress: The normal stress is the combination of axial and bending stress.
Here, F is negative since it is a compressive force. Also, My and Mz are negative
since they are directed towards the negative sense of their respective axes. By
inspection, point A is subjected to a maximum normal stress. Thus,
s =

My z
Mzy
N
+
A
Iz
Iy

smax = sA =

[-4.5(103)](0.1)
-180(103)
[-30(103)]( -0.15)
+
0.01005
0.14655(10 - 3)
20.0759(10 - 6)

= - 71.0 MPa = 71.0 MPa (C)

Ans.

Ans:
smax = 71.0 MPa (C)
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*860. Determine the maximum allowable force P, if the

column is made from material having an allowable normal
stress of sallow = 100 MPa.

2P

150 mm

15 mm
15 mm
P

150 mm
15 mm
100 mm
100 mm

Equivalent Force System: Referring to Fig. a,

+ c Fx = (FR)x ;

-P - 2P = - F
F = 3P

My = (MR)y ;

-P(0.075) = -My
My = 0.075P

Mz = (MR)z ;

-2P(0.25) = -Mz
Mz = 0.5P

Section Properties: The cross-sectional area and the moment of inertia about the y
and z axes of the cross section are
A = 0.2(0.3) - 0.185(0.27) = 0.01005m2
Iz =

1
1
(0.2)(0.33) (0.185)(0.273) = 0.14655(10 - 3) m4
12
12

Iy = 2c

1
1
(0.15)(0.23) d +
(0.27)(0.0153) = 20.0759(10 - 6) m4
12
12

Normal Stress: The normal stress is the combination of axial and bending stress.
Here, F is negative since it is a compressive force. Also, My and Mz are negative
since they are directed towards the negative sense of their respective axes. By
inspection, point A is subjected to a maximum normal stress, which is in
compression. Thus,
s =

My z
Mzy
N
+
A
Iz
Iy

-100(106) = -

-0.075P(0.1)
(-0.5P)(-0.15)
3P
+
0.01005
0.14655(10 - 3)
20.0759(10 - 6)

P = 84470.40 N = 84.5k N

Ans.

803

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875. The 20-kg drum is suspended from the hook mounted

on the wooden frame. Determine the state of stress at point E
on the cross section of the frame at section aa. Indicate the
results on an element.

50 mm

25 mm

E
75 mm

Section a a
0.5 m 0.5 m

1m

a
B
C

a
1m
30

Support Reactions: Referring to the free-body diagram of member BC shown in

Fig. a,
a + MB = 0;

F sin 45(1) - 20(9.81)(2) = 0

1m
b

F = 554.94 N

+ F = 0;
:
x

554.94 cos 45 - Bx = 0

Bx = 392.4 N

+ c Fy = 0;

554.94 sin 45 - 20(9.81) - By = 0

By = 196.2 N

75 mm

1m
D

F
A
25 mm
Section b b

Internal Loadings: Consider the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the right
segment shown in Fig. b.
+ F = 0;
:
N - 392.4 = 0
N = 392.4 N
x
+ c Fy = 0;

V - 196.2 = 0

V = 196.2 N

a + MC = 0;

196.2(0.5) - M = 0

M = 98.1 N # m

Section Properties: The cross -sectional area and the moment of inertia of the cross
section are
A = 0.05(0.075) = 3.75 A 10 - 3 B m2
I =

1
(0.05) A 0.0753 B = 1.7578 A 10 - 6 B m4
12

Referring to Fig. c, QE is

QE = yA = 0.025(0.025)(0.05) = 31.25 A 10 - 6 B m3

Normal Stress: The normal stress is the combination of axial and bending stress.
Thus,
s =

My
N
;
A
I

For point E, y = 0.0375 - 0.025 = 0.0125 m. Then

sE =

392.4

3.75 A 10

-3

98.1(0.0125)

1.7578 A 10 - 6 B

= 802 kPa

Ans.

Shear Stress: The shear stress is contributed by transverse shear stress only. Thus,
tE =

196.2 C 31.25 A 10 - 6 B D
VQA
=
= 69.8 kPa
It
1.7578 A 10 - 6 B (0.05)

Ans.

The state of stress at point E is represented on the element shown in Fig. d.

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875.

Continued

Ans:
sE = 802 kPa, tE = 69.8 kPa
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*876. The 20-kg drum is suspended from the hook

mounted on the wooden frame. Determine the state of stress
at point F on the cross section of the frame at section b -b.
Indicate the results on an element.

50 mm

25 mm

E
75 mm

Section a a
0.5 m 0.5 m

1m

a
B

Support Reactions: Referring to the free-body diagram of the entire frame shown in
Fig. a,

a
1m
30

a + MA = 0;

FBD sin 30(3) - 20(9.81)(2) = 0

+ c Fy = 0;

Ay - 261.6 cos 30 - 20(9.81) = 0

Ay = 422.75 N

+ F = 0;
:
x

Ax - 261.6 sin 30 = 0

Ax = 130.8 N

FBD = 261.6 N
1m
b

130.8 - V = 0

V = 130.8 N

+ c Fy = 0;

422.75 - N = 0

N = 422.75 N

a + MC = 0;

130.8(1) - M = 0

M = 130.8 N # m

Section Properties: The cross -sectional area and the moment of inertia about the
centroidal axis of the cross section are
A = 0.075(0.075) = 5.625 A 10 - 3 B m2
1
(0.075) A 0.0753 B = 2.6367 A 10 - 6 B m4
12

Referring to Fig. c, QE is

QF = yA = 0.025(0.025)(0.075) = 46.875 A 10 - 6 B m3

Normal Stress: The normal stress is the combination of axial and bending stress.
Thus,
My
N
;
A
I

For point F, y = 0.0375 - 0.025 = 0.0125 m. Then

sF =

-422.75

5.625 A 10

-3

130.8(0.0125)
-

2.6367 A 10 - 6 B

= -695.24 kPa = 695 kPa (C)

Ans.

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F
A
25 mm
Section b b

+ F = 0;
:
x

s =

75 mm

1m

Internal Loadings: Consider the equilibrium of the free-body diagram of the lower
cut segment, Fig. b,

I =

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876.

Continued

Shear Stress: The shear stress is contributed by transverse shear stress only. Thus,

tA

130.8c46.875 A 10 - 6 B d
VQA
=
=
= 31.0 kPa
It
2.6367 A 10 - 6 B (0.075)

Ans.

The state of stress at point A is represented on the element shown in Fig. d.

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885. The wall hanger has a thickness of 0.25 in. and is

used to support the vertical reactions of the beam that is
loaded as shown. If the load is transferred uniformly to each
strap of the hanger, determine the state of stress at points C
and D on the strap at A. Assume the vertical reaction F at
this end acts in the center and on the edge of the bracket
as shown.

10 kip

2 kip/ft

2 ft

2 ft

6 ft

2 in.
2 in.
2 in.
3.75 in.
2.75 in.
3 in.

a + MB = 0 ;

F
D
C
1 in.

12(3) + 10(8) - FA(10) = 0

1 in.

FA = 11.60 kip
I = 2c

1
(0.25)(2)3 d = 0.333 in4
12

A = 2(0.25)(2) = 1 in2
At point C,
sC =

2(5.80)
P
=
= 11.6 ksi
A
1

Ans.

tC = 0

Ans.

At point D,
sD =

2(5.80)
[2(5.80)](1)
P
Mc
=
= -23.2 ksi
A
I
1
0.333

Ans.

tD = 0

Ans.

Ans:
sC = 11.6 ksi, tC = 0,
sD = - 23.2 ksi, tD = 0
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886. The wall hanger has a thickness of 0.25 in. and is

used to support the vertical reactions of the beam that is
loaded as shown. If the load is transferred uniformly to each
strap of the hanger, determine the state of stress at points C
and D on the strap at B. Assume the vertical reaction F at
this end acts in the center and on the edge of the bracket
as shown.

10 kip

2 kip/ft

2 ft

2 ft

6 ft

2 in.
2 in.
2 in.
3.75 in.
2.75 in.
3 in.

a + MA = 0;
I = 2c

FB(10) - 10(2) - 12(7) = 0;

1
(0.25)(2)3 d = 0.333 in4;
12

F
D
C
1 in.

FB = 10.40 kip

1 in.

A = 2(0.25)(2) = 1 in2

At point C:

sC =

2(5.20)
P
=
= 10.4 ksi
A
1

Ans.

tC = 0

Ans.

At point D:

sD =

2(5.20)
[2(5.20)](1)
P
Mc
=
= -20.8 ksi
A
I
1
0.333

Ans.

tD = 0

Ans.

Ans:
sC = 10.4 ksi, tC = 0,
sD = -20.8 ksi, tD = 0
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