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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ES103 MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2: STRAIN

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION:

 Read the problem carefully and develop a mental picture of the physical
situation. If necessary, sketch a simple diagram of the physical
situation to help you visualize it.
 Identify the known and unknown quantities in an organized manner. Equate
given values to the symbols used to represent the corresponding
quantity.
 Use formulas and conceptual reasoning to plot a strategy for solving for
the unknown quantity.
 Identify the appropriate formula(s) to use.
 Perform substitutions and algebraic manipulations in order to solve for
the unknown quantity.
 Copy the problem and answer. As well as assignment instruction.
 Use two-decimal places in your computation. Also, box the final answer.

PROBLEM SOLVING

PROBLEM 01: The following data were obtained during a tension test of
aluminum alloy. The initial diameter of the test specimen was 0.505 in., ad
the gage length was 2.0 in.

Load (lb) Elongation (in.)

0 0
2310 0.0022
4640 0.0044
6950 0.0066
9290 0.0088
11600 0.0110
13000 0.0150
14000 0.020
14400 0.025
14500 0.060
14600 0.080
14800 0.100
14600 0.120
13600 Fracture

Plot the stress-strain diagram and determine the following mechanical

properties:
a. Proportional limit;
b. Modulus of elasticity;
c. Yield stress;
d. Ultimate stress, and
e. Rupture stress.
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PROBLEM 02: The rigid bar BD in Figure pivots about support C. Due to the
application of force P, point B moves upward by 0.06in. If the length of
bar A is 24in., determine the average normal strain in bar A.

PROBLEM 03: Members AB and BC are mase of steel (E=29x106 psi) with cross-
sectional areas of 0.80in2 and 0.64in2, respectively. For the loading
shown, determine the elongation of(a) member AB, (b) member BC.

PROBLEM 04: The load is supported by the four stainless steel wires that
are connected to the rigid members AB and DC. Determine the vertical
displacement of the 500-lb load if the members were originally horizontal
when the load was applied. Each wire has a cross-sectional area of
0.030in2. Use E=28.6x106 psi.

PROBLEM 05: The steel frame (E=200 GPa) shown has a diagonal brace BD with
an area of 1920 mm2. Determine the largest allowable load P if the change
in length of member BD is not to exceed 1.60mm.
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PROBLEM 06: The assembly consists of a steel rod CB and an aluminum rod BA,
each having a diameter of 14mm. If the rod is subjected to the axial
loadings at A and at the coupling B, determine the displacement of the
coupling B and the end A. The unstretched length of each segment is shown
in the fig. Neglect the size of the connections at B and C and assume that
they are rigid. Est=200 000MPa, Eal=70 000MPa.

PROBLEM 07: The compound bar ABCD has a uniform cross-sectional area of
0.25 in2. When the axial force P is applied, the length of the bar is
reduced by 0.018 in. Determine the magnitude of the force P. The moduli of
elasticity are 29x106 psi for steel and 10x106 psi for aluminum.

PROBLEM 08: A bronze bar is fastened between a steel bar and aluminum bar
as shown. Axial loads are applied at the positions indicated. Find the
largest value of P that will not exceed an overall deformation of 3.0mm, or
the following stresses: 140MPa in steel, 120MPa in the bronze, and 80MPa in
the aluminum. Assume that the assembly is suitably braced to prevent
buckling. Use ESt=200 000MPa, EAl=70 000MPa, and EBr=83 000MPa.

Knowing that Ast=460mm2, Abr=640mm2 and Aal=310mm2.

PROBLEM 09: The horizontal rigid beam ABCD is supported by vertical bars BE
and CF and is loaded by vertical forces P1=400kN and P2=360kN acting at
points A and D, respectively. Bars BE and CF are made of steel E=200,000
MPa and have cross-sectional areas ABE=11, 100mm2 and ACF=9280mm2. The
distances between various points on the bars are shown in the figure.
Determine the vertical displacements 𝛿𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛿𝐷 of points A and D,
respectively.
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PROBLEM 10: The rigid bar AB, attached to aluminum and steel rods, is
horizontal before the load P is applied. Find the vertical displacement of
point C caused by the load P=50 kN. Neglect all weights.

PROBLEM 11: The three suspender bars are made of the same material and have
equal cross-sectional areas A. Determine the average normal stress in each
bar if the rigid beam ACE is subjected to the force P.

PROBLEM 12: The rigid bars ABC and CD are supported by pins at A and D and
by a steel rod at B. There is a roller connection between the bars at C.
Compute the vertical displacement of point C caused by the 50-kN load.

PROBLEM 13: Two identical rods AB and CD each have a length L and diameter
d, and are used to support the rigid beam, which is pinned at F. If
vertical force P is required at the end of the beam, determine the normal
stress developed in each rod. The rods are made of material that has a
modulus of elasticity of E.
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PROBLEM 14: The 250-kg load is suspended from three A-36 steel wires each
having a diameter of 4mm. If wire BD has a length of 800.25mm before the
load is applied, determine the average normal stress developed in each
wire. Use E=200 GPa.

PROBLEM 15: A steel rod having a cross-sectional area of 300mm2 and a

length of 150m is suspended vertically from one end. It supports a tensile
load of 20 kN at the lower end. If the unit mass of steel is 7850 kg/m3 and
E=200x103 MPa, find the total elongation of the rod.