normal stress
Solution to Problem 222 Poisson's Ratio
Problem 222
A solid cylinder of diameter d carries an axial load P. Show that its change in diameter is 4Pν / πEd.
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Solution to Problem 212 Axial Deformation
Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer
Problem 212 page 40
Given:
Maximum stress in steel rod = 30 ksi
Maximum vertical movement at C = 0.10 inch
The figure below:

Required: The largest load P that can be applied at C
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Solution to Problem 131 Bearing Stress
Problem 131
Repeat Problem 130 if the rivet diameter is 22 mm and all other data remain unchanged.
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Solution to Problem 130 Bearing Stress
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
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Solution to Problem 123 Shear Stress
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
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Solution to Problem 122 Shear Stress
Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer
Problem 122 page 18
Given:
Width of wood = w
Thickness of wood = t
Angle of Inclination of glued joint = \theta
Cross sectional area = A
Required: Show that shearing stress on glued joint \tau = P \sin 2 \theta \, / \, 2A
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Solution to Problem 114 Normal Stress
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
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Solution to Problem 113 Normal Stress
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
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Solution to Problem 112 Normal Stress
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
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Solution to Problem 111 Normal Stress
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
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