Learning Objectives:

• Able to formulate and analyze stresses and strains in machine elements and structures subjected to axial and shear loads.
• Ability to define and apply Factor of Safety (FOS) while designing a machine component.

Axial Stresses:

Axial forces are those whose line of action matches with the axis of the body. Depending upon the direction of the force, axial forces can be tensile force or compressive force. \[\sigma = \dfrac{F}{A}\] where A is the area of cross section perpendicular to the applied force direction.

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• (a) = Tensile
• (b) = Compressive
• (c) = Shear
• (d) = Bending
• (e) = Torsion

Torsional shear stress occurs when the outer surface of a solid round shaft is subjected to torque, it experiences the greatest shearing strain and the largest torsional shear stress. \[\tau_{max} = \dfrac{Tc}{J}\] Where
c = radius of the shaft to its outside surface,
J = polar moment of inertia

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Solved Example: 89-1-01

Residual stress in materials:

A. Acts when external load is applied

B. Becomes zero when external load is removed

C. Is independent of external loads

D. Is always harmful

Residual stresses are stresses that remain in a solid material after the original cause of the stresses has been removed. Residual stress may be desirable or undesirable.

Correct Answer: C

Solved Example: 89-1-02

Stress concentration is caused due to:

A. Variation in properties of material from point to point in a member

B. Pitting at points or areas at which loads on a member are applied

C. Abrupt change of section

D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Solved Example: 89-1-03

The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as those of:

A. Stress, strain and pressure

B. Stress, force and modulus of rigidity

C. Strain, force and pressure

D. Stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity

Stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity all have units Pa, which is same as units of modulus of elasticity.

Correct Answer: D

Solved Example: 89-1-04

The stress induced in a body, when suddenly loaded, is ________ the stress induced when the same load is applied gradually.

A. Equal to

B. One-half

C. Twice

D. Four times

Suddenly applied load causes twice the stress as compared to when the same load is applied gradually. For gradually applied load, $\sigma = \dfrac{F}{A}$ but for suddenly applied load, $\sigma = \dfrac{2F}{A}$

Correct Answer: C

Solved Example: 89-1-05

The ultimate strength of steel in tension in comparison to shear is in the ratio of:

A. 1:1

B. 2:1

C. 3:2

D. 2:3

Correct Answer: C

Solved Example: 89-1-06

Which is correct statement?

A. A member made of steel will generally be more rigid than a member of equal load-carrying ability made of cast iron.

B. A member made of cast iron will generally be. more rigid than a member of equal load carrying ability made of steel.

C. Both will be equally rigid.

D. Which one is rigid will depend on several other factors.

Correct Answer: B

Solved Example: 89-2-01

The deformation per unit length is called:

A. Tensile stress

B. Compressive stress

C. Shear stress

D. Strain

Correct Answer: D

Solved Example: 89-2-02

A circular hollow tube made of steel is used to support a compressive load of 500kN. The inner and outer diameters of the tube are 90mm and 130mm respectively and its length is 1000mm. Due to compressive load, the contraction of the rod is 0.5mm. Determine the compressive stress and strain in the post.

A. $\sigma$ = -72.3 MPa, $\epsilon$ = -5 $\times$ $10^{-4}$

B. $\sigma$ = -56.1 MPa, $\epsilon$ = -5 $\times$ $10^{-4}$

C. $\sigma$ = -32.2 MPa, $\epsilon$ = -5 $\times$ $10^{-4}$

D. $\sigma$ = -88.4 MPa, $\epsilon$ = -5 $\times$ $10^{-4}$

\[\sigma = \dfrac{F}{A} = \dfrac{500\times 10^3}{\dfrac{\pi}{4}(130^2-90^2)}\times 10^{-6} = 72.3MPa\] \[\epsilon = - \dfrac{\Delta L}{L} = - \dfrac{0.5}{1000} = 5 \times 10^{-4}\]

Correct Answer: A