Problem 104 A hollow steel tube with an inside diameter of 100 mm must carry a tensile load of 400 kN.

Determine the outside diameter of the tube if the stress is limited to 120 MN/m2. Solution 104

where:

thus,

answer

Given: Weight of bar = 800 kg Maximum allowable stress for bronze = 90 MPa Maximum allowable stress for steel = 120 MPa Required: Smallest area of bronze and steel cables Solution 105

By symmetry:

For bronze cable:

answer For steel cable:

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 106 page 12
Given: Diameter of cable = 0.6 inch Weight of bar = 6000 lb Required: Stress in the cable Solution 106

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 107 page 12
Given: Axial load P = 3000 lb Cross-sectional area of the rod = 0.5 in2 Required: Stress in steel, aluminum, and bronze sections

Solution 107

For steel:

answer For aluminum:

answer For bronze:

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 108 page 12
Given: Maximum allowable stress for steel = 140 MPa Maximum allowable stress for aluminum = 90 MPa Maximum allowable stress for bronze = 100 MPa Required: Maximum safe value of axial load P Solution 108

For bronze:

For aluminum:

For Steel:

For safe

, use

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 109 page 13
Given: Maximum allowable stress of the wire = 30 ksi Cross-sectional area of wire AB = 0.4 in2 Cross-sectional area of wire AC = 0.5 in2 Required: Largest weight W

Solution 109

For wire AB: By sine law (from the force polygon):

For wire AC:

Safe load

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 110 page 13
Given: Size of steel bearing plate = 12-inches square Size of concrete footing = 12-inches square Size of wooden post = 8-inches diameter Maximum allowable stress for wood = 1800 psi Maximum allowable stress for concrete = 650 psi Required: Maximum safe value of load P Solution 110 For wood:

From FBD of Wood:

For concrete:

From FBD of Concrete:

Safe load

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 111 page 14
Given: Cross-sectional area of each member = 1.8 in2 Required: Stresses in members CE, DE, and DF Solution 111 From the FBD of the truss:

At joint F:

At joint D: (by symmetry)

At joint E:

Stresses: Stress = Force/Area answer

answer answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 112 page 14
Given: Maximum allowable stress in tension = 20 ksi Maximum allowable stress in compression = 14 ksi Required: Cross-sectional areas of members AG, BC, and CE

Solution 112

Check:

(OK!)

For member AG (At joint A):

answer

For member BC (At section through MN):

Compression

answer

For member CE (At joint D):

At joint E:

Compression

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 113 page 15
Given: Cross sectional area of each member = 1600 mm2. Required: Stresses in members BC, BD, and CF Solution 113

For member BD: (See FBD 01)

Tension

answer For member CF: (See FBD 01)

Compression

answer For member BC: (See FBD 02)

Compression

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 114 page 15
Given: Maximum allowable stress in each cable = 100 MPa Area of cable AB = 250 mm2 Area of cable at C = 300 mm2 Required: Mass of the heaviest bar that can be supported Solution 114

Based on cable AB:

Based on cable at C:

Safe weight

answer

Shear
Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 115 page 16
Given: Required diameter of hole = 20 mm Thickness of plate = 25 mm Shear strength of plate = 350 MN/m2 Required: Force required to punch a 20-mm-diameter hole Solution 115

The resisting area is the shaded area along the perimeter and the shear force punching force .

is equal to the

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 116 page 16
Given: Shear strength of plate = 40 ksi Allowable compressive stress of punch = 50 ksi The figure below:

Required: a. Maximum thickness of plate to punch a 2.5 inches diameter hole b. Diameter of smallest hole if the plate is 0.25 inch thick Solution 116 a. Maximum thickness of plate: Based on puncher strength:

Equivalent shear force of the plate Based on shear strength of plate:

answer b. Diameter of smallest hole: Based on compression of puncher:

Equivalent shear force for plate Based on shearing of plate:

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 117 page 17
Given: Force P = 400 kN Shear strength of the bolt = 300 MPa

The figure below:

Required: Diameter of the smallest bolt Solution 117 The bolt is subject to double shear.

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 118 page 17
Given: Diameter of pulley = 200 mm Diameter of shaft = 60 mm Length of key = 70 mm Applied torque to the shaft = 2.5 kNm Allowable shearing stress in the key = 60 MPa Required: Width b of the key Solution 118

Where:

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 119 page 17
Given: Diameter of pin at B = 20 mm Required: Shearing stress of the pin at B Solution 119

From the FBD:

shear force of pin at B double shear answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 120 page 17
Given: Unit weight of each member = 200 lb/ft Maximum shearing stress for pin at A = 5 000 psi Required: The smallest diameter pin that can be used at A

Solution 120 For member AB:

Length, Weight,

Equation (1)

For member BC:

Length, Weight,

Equation (2)

Add equations (1) and (2)

From equation (1):

From the FBD of member AB

shear force of pin at A

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 121 page 18
Given: Allowable shearing stress in the pin at B = 4000 psi Allowable axial stress in the control rod at C = 5000 psi Diameter of the pin = 0.25 inch Diameter of control rod = 0.5 inch Pin at B is at single shear Required: The maximum force P that can be applied by the operator Solution 121

Equation (1)

From Equation (1),

From Equation (1),

Equation (2) Based on tension of rod (equation 1):

Based on shear of rivet (equation 2):

Safe load

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 122 page 18
Given: Width of wood = Thickness of wood = Angle of Inclination of glued joint = Cross sectional area =

Required: Show that shearing stress on glued joint

Solution 122

Shear area, Shear area, Shear area, Shear force,

(ok!) Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 123 page 18

Given: Cross-section of wood = 50 mm by 100 mm Maximum allowable compressive stress in wood = 20 MN/m2 Maximum allowable shear stress parallel to the grain in wood = 5 MN/m2 Inclination of the grain from the horizontal = 20 degree Required: The axial force P that can be safely applied to the block Solution 123

Based on maximum compressive stress: Normal force:

Normal area:

Based on maximum shearing stress: Shear force:

Shear area:

For safe compressive force, use

answer

Bearing
Bearing stress is the contact pressure between the separate bodies. It differs from compressive stress, as it is an internal stress caused by compressive forces.

Problem 125 In Fig. 1-12, assume that a 20-mm-diameter rivet joins the plates that are each 110 mm wide. The allowable stresses are 120 MPa for bearing in the plate material and 60 MPa for shearing of rivet. Determine (a) the minimum thickness of each plate; and (b) the largest average tensile stress in the plates.

Solution 125 Part (a): From shearing of rivet:

From bearing of plate material:

answer Part (b): Largest average tensile stress in the plate:

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 126 page 21 Given: Diameter of each rivet = 3/4 inch

Maximum allowable shear stress of rivet = 14 ksi Maximum allowable bearing stress of plate = 18 ksi The figure below:

Required: The maximum safe value of P that can be applied Solution 126 Based on shearing of rivets:

Based on bearing of plates:

Safe load

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 127 page 21 Given: Load P = 14 kips Maximum shearing stress = 12 ksi Maximum bearing stress = 20 ksi

The figure below:

Required: Minimum bolt diameter and minimum thickness of each yoke Solution 127

For shearing of rivets (double shear)

diameter of bolt answer For bearing of yoke:

thickness of yoke answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 128 page 21 Given: Shape of beam = W18 86

Shape of girder = W24 117 Shape of angles = 4 3- 3/8 Diameter of rivets = 7/8 inch Allowable shear stress = 15 ksi Allowable bearing stress = 32 ksi Required: Allowable load on the connection

Solution 128 Relevant data from the table (Appendix B of textbook): Properties of Wide-Flange Sections (W shapes): U.S. Customary Units Designation Web thickness W18 86 0.480 in

W24 117 0.550 in Shearing strength of rivets: There are 8 single-shear rivets in the girder and 4 double-shear (equivalent to 8 single-shear) in the beam, thus, the shear strength of rivets in girder and beam are equal.

Bearing strength on the girder: The thickness of girder W24 117 is 0.550 inch while that of the angle clip 0.375 inch, thus, the critical in bearing is the clip. is or

Bearing strength on the beam: The thickness of beam W18 86 is 0.480 inch while that of the clip angle is 2 0.375 = 0.75 inch (clip angles are on both sides of the beam), thus, the critical in bearing is the beam.

The allowable load on the connection is

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 129 page 21 Given: Diameter of bolt = 7/8 inch Diameter at the root of the thread (bolt) = 0.731 inch Inside diameter of washer = 9/8 inch Tensile stress in the nut = 18 ksi Bearing stress = 800 psi Required: Shearing stress in the head of the bolt Shearing stress in threads of the bolt Outside diameter of the washer Solution 129

Tensile force on the bolt:

Shearing stress in the head of the bolt:

answer Shearing stress in the threads:

answer Outside diameter of washer:

answer Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 130 page 22 Given: Allowable shear stress = 70 MPa Allowable bearing stress = 140 MPa Diameter of rivets = 19 mm The truss below:

Required: Number of rivets to fasten member BC to the gusset plate Number of rivets to fasten member BE to the gusset plate Largest average tensile or compressive stress in members BC and BE Solution 130 At Joint C:

(Tension) Consider the section through member BD, BE, and CE:

(Compression) For Member BC: Based on shearing of rivets: Where A = area of 1 rivet number of rivets, n say 5 rivets Based on bearing of member: Where Ab = diameter of rivet thickness of BC number of rivets, n say 7 rivets use 7 rivets for member BC answer For member BE: Based on shearing of rivets: Where A = area of 1 rivet number of rivets, n say 5 rivets Based on bearing of member: Where Ab = diameter of rivet thickness of BE number of rivets, n say 3 rivets use 5 rivets for member BE answer Relevant data from the table (Appendix B of textbook): Properties of Equal Angle Sections: SI Units Designation Area L75 75 6 864 mm2

L75 75 13 1780 mm2

Tensile stress of member BC (L75 75 6):

answer Compressive stress of member BE (L75 75 13):

answer

Problem 131 Repeat Problem 130 if the rivet diameter is 22 mm and all other data remain unchanged.

Solution 131 For member BC: (Tension)

Based on shearing of rivets:

say 4 rivets

Based on bearing of member:

say 6 rivets

Use 6 rivets for member BC answer

Tensile stress:

answer

For member BE: (Compression)

Based on shearing of rivets:

say 4 rivets

Based on bearing of member:

say 2 rivets

use 4 rivets for member BE answer

Compressive stress:

answer

Thin-walled Pressure Vessels

The forces acting are the total pressures caused by the internal pressure the walls .

and the total tension in

If there exist an external pressure

and an internal pressure

, the formula may be expressed as:

LONGITUDINAL STRESS, Consider the free body diagram in the transverse section of the tank:

The total force acting at the rear of the tank must equal to the total longitudinal stress on the wall . Since is so small compared to , the area of the wall is close to

If there exist an external pressure

and an internal pressure

, the formula may be expressed as:

It can be observed that the tangential stress is twice that of the longitudinal stress.

SPHERICAL SHELL

If a spherical tank of diameter the wall can be expressed as:

and thickness contains gas under a pressure of , the stress at

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 133 page 28 Given: Diameter of cylindrical pressure vessel = 400 mm Wall thickness = 20 mm Internal pressure = 4.5 MN/m2 Allowable stress = 120 MN/m2 Required: Longitudinal stress Tangential stress Maximum amount of internal pressure that can be applied Expected fracture if failure occurs Solution 133 Part (a) Tangential stress (longitudinal section):

answer Longitudinal Stress (transverse section):

answer Part (b) From (a), and thus, , this shows that tangential stress is the critical.

answer The bursting force will cause a stress on the longitudinal section that is twice to that of the transverse section. Thus, fracture is expected as shown.

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 134 page 28 Given: Diameter of spherical tank = 4 ft Wall thickness = 5/16 inch Maximum stress = 8000 psi Required: Allowable internal pressure Solution 134

Total internal pressure: Resisting wall:

answer Problem 135 Calculate the minimum wall thickness for a cylindrical vessel that is to carry a gas at a pressure of 1400 psi. The diameter of the vessel is 2 ft, and the stress is limited to 12 ksi. Solution 135 The critical stress is the tangential stress

answer Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 136 page 28 Given: Thickness of steel plating = 20 mm Diameter of pressure vessel = 450 mm Length of pressure vessel = 2.0 m Maximum longitudinal stress = 140 MPa Maximum circumferential stress = 60 MPa Required: The maximum internal pressure that can be applied Solution 136 Based on circumferential stress (tangential):

Based on longitudinal stress:

Use

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 137 page 28 Given: Diameter of the water tank = 22 ft Thickness of steel plate = 1/2 inch Maximum circumferential stress = 6000 psi Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft3 Required: The maximum height to which the tank may be filled with water. Solution 137

Assuming pressure distribution to be uniform:

answer COMMENT Given a free surface of water, the actual pressure distribution on the vessel is not uniform. It varies linearly from at the free surface to h at the bottom (see figure below). Using this actual pressure distribution, the total hydrostatic pressure is reduced by 50%. This reduction of force will take our design into critical situation; giving us a maximum height of 200% more than the h above. Based on actual pressure distribution:

Total hydrostatic force, F: = volume of pressure diagram

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 138 page 38 Given: Strength of longitudinal joint = 33 kips/ft Strength of girth joint = 16 kips/ft Internal pressure = 150 psi Required: Maximum diameter of the cylinder tank Solution 138 For longitudinal joint (tangential stress):

Consider 1 ft length

For girth joint (longitudinal stress):

Use the smaller diameter,

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 139 page 28 Given: Allowable stress = 20 ksi Weight of steel = 490 lb/ft3 Mean radius of the ring = 10 inches Required: The limiting peripheral velocity. The number of revolution per minute for stress to reach 30 ksi. Solution 139

Centrifugal Force, CF: where:

From the given data:

answer When , and

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 140 page 28 Given: Stress in rotating steel ring = 150 MPa Mean radius of the ring = 220 mm Density of steel = 7.85 Mg/m3 Required: Angular velocity of the steel ring Solution 140

Where:

From the given (Note: 1 N = 1 kgm/sec2):

answer

Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 141 page 28 Given: Wall thickness = 1/8 inch Internal pressure = 125 psi The figure below:

Required: Maximum longitudinal and circumferential stress Solution 141 Longitudinal Stress:

answer Circumferential Stress:

answer Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer Problem 142 page 29 Given: Steam pressure = 3.5 Mpa Outside diameter of the pipe = 450 mm Wall thickness of the pipe = 10 mm Diameter of the bolt = 40 mm Allowable stress of the bolt = 80 MPa Initial stress of the bolt = 50 MPa Required: Number of bolts Circumferential stress developed in the pipe Solution 29

say 17 bolts

answer

Circumferential stress (consider 1-m strip):

answer Discussion: It is necessary to tighten the bolts initially to press the gasket to the flange, to avoid leakage of steam. If the pressure will cause 110 MPa of stress to each bolt causing it to fail, leakage will occur. If this is sudden, the cap may blow.