Module 1 Series 1 November 23 2020 PDF

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
BY:
DIVINA R. GONZALES
•MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES- Study
of the relationship between externally applied
loads and their internal effects on deformable
bodies.
RIGID BODY – Bodies which neither change in shape and

size after the application of forces
FREE BODY DIAGRAM – Sketch of the isolated body
showing all the forces acting on it.
THREE MAJOR DIVISIONS OF MECHANICS

•Mechanics of Rigid Bodies – Engineering Mechanics
•Mechanics of Deformable Bodies – Strength of Materials
•Mechanics of Fluids – Hydraulics
SIMPLE STRESS TENSILE STRESS AND COMPRESSIVE STRESS
STRESS – unit strength of the body
Where:
P
S S – Uniform internal stress
P – Axial force
Perpendicular
A Passing through the centroid
A – Uniform cross-sectional area

Compressive stress
P
Tensile stress
P
Which bar is stronger A or B?
Assume that the given loads are the

maximum loads each can carry.
BAR A BAR B
A=60mm2 A=20mm2
2000N 500N
PROBLEMS ON SIMPLE STRESS
1.Determine the weight of the heaviest traffic
lighting system that can be carried by the two
wires shown if the allowable stress on wire AB is
85MPa and on wire AC is 115MPa given that the
cross sectional areas of wire AB is 60mm2 and
that of AC is 90 mm2.
B C
68 A 43
1.Determine the weight of the heaviest
B C traffic lighting system that can be
68 A 43 carried by the two wires shown if the
allowable stress on wire AB is 85MPa
and on wire AC is 115MPa given that the
cross sectional areas of wire AB is
60mm2 and that of AC is 90 mm2.
2. Determine the required cross sectional
areas of members BE, BF and EF of the given
truss shown, if the allowable stress in tension
is 120MPa while in compression is 105MPa. A
reduced allowable stress in compression is
given to reduce the danger of buckling.
B
4m E
A F G
C
75KN 50KN
5m
3m 2m 2m
B
2. Determine the required cross sectional areas
of members BE, BF and EF of the given truss
4m E shown, if the allowable stress in tension is
120MPa while in compression is 105MPa. A
A reduced allowable stress in compression is
C F G
given to reduce the danger of buckling.
75KN 50KN
5m
D
3m 2m 2m
3. An bronze rod is rigidly attached between a
aluminum rod and a steel rod as shown. Axial loads
are applied at the positions indicated. Find the
maximum value of P that will not exceed a stress in
steel of 140MPa, in aluminum of 90MPa or in bronze of
100MPa.
Aluminum Bronze
2
A= 500mm A= 200mm2 Steel
A= 150mm2
P
7P 3P
L br = 2m L st = 1.2m
L alum= 3.5m
3. An bronze rod is rigidly attached between a
Aluminum aluminum rod and a steel rod as shown. Axial
Bronze Steel
A= 500mm2 loads are applied at the positions indicated.
A= 200mm2 A= 150mm2 Find the maximum value of P that will not
P exceed a stress in steel of 140MPa, in
7P 3P aluminum of 90MPa or in bronze of 100MPa.
L br = 2m L st = 1.2m
L alum= 3.5m
C 8m B
4. Determine the weight of

the heaviest cylinder that
can be supported by the 9m
structure shown if the
cross sectional area of the
cable is 120mm2 and its
allowable stress is 80MPa. A 4m
8m
C B
4. Determine the weight of the heaviest cylinder that can be
supported by the structure shown if the cross sectional area of
the cable is 120mm2 and its allowable stress is 80MPa.
9m
A 4m
5. The figure shows the landing gear of a light airplane.
Determine the compressive stress in strut AB caused by
the landing reaction R=30KN. Neglect the weights of the
members. The strut is a hollow tube, with 40mm outside
diameter and of uniform thickness of 7mm.
B 55
200mm 600mm
R
5. The figure shows the landing gear of a light airplane.
Determine the compressive stress in strut AB caused by
the landing reaction R=30KN. Neglect the weights of the
A members. The strut is a hollow tube, with 40mm outside
diameter and of uniform thickness of 7mm.
B 55
200mm 600mm
R
A
5m
C
9m
B 3m
In the recently opened World Trade Center, a

showcase of designer’s work is being featured.
There is a center plate of which is just supported by
three bars. If the weight of the triangular plate is
500N, find the stress in each leg if its cross-sectional
section is 50mmx50mm.
In the recently opened World Trade Center, a showcase
A of designer’s work is being featured. There is a center
plate of which is just supported by three bars. If the
weight of the triangular plate is 500N, find the stress in
5m each leg if its cross-sectional section is 50mmx50mm.
C
9m
B 3m
The tripod shown supports
A
the total station which
weighs 10N. Find the
required diameter of the leg 8m
C
if the maximum allowable 4m
stress in each leg is 25MPa. 3m 2.5m
B
6m
D
The tripod shown supports the total station which weighs 10N. Find
the required diameter of the leg if the maximum allowable stress in
each leg is 25MPa.
A
8m
C
4m
3m 2.5m
B
6m
D
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STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

RIGID BODY – Bodies which neither change in shape and

THREE MAJOR DIVISIONS OF MECHANICS

STRESS – unit strength of the body

A Passing through the centroid

A – Uniform cross-sectional area

Assume that the given loads are the

4. Determine the weight of

In the recently opened World Trade Center, a

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