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Internal Loading Mechanics of Materials Chapter 1
Engineering Mechanics:
Mechanics of Materials:
The branch of engineering mechanics that studies the internal effects of
_______________ and _______________ on a solid body that is subjected
to external loading.
Newton’s 1st Law of Motion:
Units:
Significant Figures:
ENGR 2070 – Mechanics of Materials 1

Statics Review: Trusses

Determine the force in members GE, GC, and BC of the truss shown. Indicate whether the
members are in tension or compression.

Internal Forces (in 2D):
Positive sign convention:

Then:
Steps for calculating internal forces (in 2D):

Solve for the internal forces at C.

Solve for the internal loading at C.

Solve for the internal loading a section b-b through the centroid C on the beam.

2D internal forces: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Internal Forces (in 3D):

Alternative methods of drawing
internal forces in 3D

Solve for the internal loadings at C.

Solve for the internal loads at plane AB.
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3D internal forces: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Average Normal Stress Sections 1.3-1.4
Normal Stress (σ) –

Example:
Find the normal stress in each section of the beam.

The 80 kg lamp is supported by two rods AB and BC as shown in the figure. If AB has as
diameter of 10 mm and BC has a diameter of 8 mm, determine the average normal stress in
each rod.

Average Shear Stress Section 1.5
Shear Stress (τ) –

Example:
A punch is used to make a slot in a 10mm thick plate. Find the minimum force required to
punch the slot if the plate shears at 250MPa.

The board is subjected to a tensile force of 200 lb. Determine the average normal and average
shear stress in the wood fibers, which are oriented along plane a-a at 20o with the axis of the
baord.

Types of Shear Connections:

a) Single Shear:
Lap Joint:
Bolted Joint:

b) Double Shear:
Double Lap Joint:
Bolted Joint:

Pins:

Example:
The joint is fastened together using two bolts. Determine the required diameter of the bolts if
the failure shear stress is 140 MPa.

General state of stress (infinitesemal stress element):
𝜏𝑧𝑥 = 𝑉𝐴𝑥
Complementary property of shear:
Through equilibrium, at any given point on a body, shear stresses along two perpendicular
planes will be equal
Must have equal magnitude and be pointing toward or away from each other
Pure shear condition:

Stress: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Allowable Stress Design Section 1.6
Allowable Stress Design:
Why use ASD?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Design of Simple Connections:
1.
2.
Normal Force:
Shear Force:
Common Applications:
1. Sizing a tension or compression member
Example: σFail = 36 ksi

P = 100 kips
F.S. = 2

2. Required area to resist bearing
Bearing Stress:

Determine the required thickness of member BC and the diameter of the pins at A and B if σ fail =
58 ksi for member BC and τallowable = 10 ksi for the pins. The factor of safety = 2.


The steel structure shown has a pin C with a diameter of 6mm and pins B and D have a
diameter of 10mm. The shear failure stress is fail = 150 MPa at all connections and a normal
failure stress of fail = 400 MPa in link BD.
(Note that link BD is not reinforced around the pin holes.) If a factor of safety
of 3 is to be used, determine the largest load P that can be applied at A.


Allowable Stress Design: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Strain ENGR 2070 - Mechanics Chapter 2
Intro:
Strain:
1) Load induced strain
2) Temperature induced strain
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Normal Strain:
P P

Example:
When force P is applied to the rigid arm ABC, point B displaces vertically downward through a
distance of 0.2 mm. Determine the normal strain in wire CD.

Shear Strain:
Small strain assumption:
R
2 mm
500 mm

Strain at corners A, B, C, D.

Example:
The piece of rubber is originally rectangular. Determine the average shear strain γ xy at A.

The rectangular plate is deformed into the shape shown by the dashed lines. Determine the
average normal strain along diagonal BD, and the average shear strain at corner B relative to
the x, y axes.

Strain: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Stress-Strain Relationship Section 3.1-3.3
Stress-Strain Diagram for Steel
Stress-strain diagram: Provides data about the material’s mechanical behavior without regard
for the element’s geometry and size.
How material behaves (very important in engineering)
How to we find the stress-strain relationship?
A test machine is used to stretch (or compress) the specimen at a controlled load rate until the
specimen reaches breaking point.
An extensometer is used to measure displacement or strain gages are used to measure strain
directly.
No two diagrams are exactly the same:



.2% offset method:

Ductile vs. Brittle Materials
Ductile:
Brittle:

Hooke’s Law Section 3.4
Hooke’s Law:
(only in elastic region!!!)
Note:

Loading and Unloading:
Reloading and Unloading:

Example:
Determine the approximate modulus of elasticity and the yield strength of the alloy using the
0.2% offset method. The diameter is 0.5 in and the gauge length is 2 in.
If the specimen is stressed to 30 ksi and unloaded, determine the percent elongation.

A portion of the stress-strain curve for a stainless steel alloy is shown below. A 350-mm-long
bar is loaded in tension until it elongates 2.0 mm and then the load is removed.
(a) What is the permanent set in the bar?
(b) What is the length of the unloaded bar?
(c) If the bar is reloaded, what will be the proportional limit?

The wire has a diameter of 5 mm and is made from A-36 steel. If a 80-kg man is sitting on seat
C, determine the elongation of wire DE.

The material for the 50 mm long specimen has the stress-strain diagram shown. If P = 100 kN,
determine the elongation of the specimen.

Strain Energy Section 3.5
Strain Energy:

Modulus of Resilience:
Modulus of Toughness:
Comparison of Materials:

Example:
The stress-strain diagram for human skin is given. Find the Modulus of Elasticity, Modulus of
Toughness, and Modulus of Resilience

The stress-strain diagram for a steel alloy having an original diameter of 0.5 in. and a gage
length of 2 in. is given in the figure. Determine approximately the
a) modulus of elasticity
b) load that causes yielding
c) ultimate load it can support
d) modulus of resilience
e) modulus of toughness

Stress-Strain Relationship: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Poisson’s Ratio Section 3.6
Poisson’s Ratio:
Typical Material Values:
Material Poisson’s Ratio

Aluminum
A36 Steel
Stainless Steel
Concrete
Wood
*Values located on back cover

Poisson’s Ratio Section 3.6
Example:
The acrylic plastic rod is 200 mm long and 15 mm in diameter. If an axial load of 300 N is
applied to it, determine the change in its length, the change in diameter, and change in volume.
Ep = 2.70 GPa, νp = 0.4.

Shear Stress-Strain Diagrams Section 3.7
Shear Stress-Strain Diagram:
Specimen subjected to torsion tests in which a shear stress-strain curve can be developed

Shear Stress-Strain Diagrams Section 3.7
The lap joint is connected together using a 1.25 in. diameter bolt. If the bolt is made from a
material having a shear stress–strain diagram that is approximated as shown, determine the
shear strain developed in the shear plane of the bolt when P = 75 kip. Also, determine the
permanent shear strain in the shear plane of the bolt when the applied force P = 150 kip is
removed.

Creep and Fatigue Section 3.8
Creep: When a material has to support a load for an extended period of time, the strain may
increase in some materials. A time-dependent deformation
Fatigue: When a material is subjected to repeated cycles of stress and strain, it causes the
material to break down and fracture at a stress less than the material’s yield stress.

Creep and Fatigue Section 3.8
Poisson’s Ratio: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Elastic Deformation Section 4.1 & 4.2
Saint Venant’s Principle:

NOTES:

The 20 mm diameter A-36 steel rod is subjected to the axial forces shown. Determine the displacement
of end C with respect to the fixed support at A.

The 30 mm diameter A992 steel rod is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the displacement of
end C.

The 20 mm diameter 2014-T6 aluminum rod is subjected to the uniform distributed axial load.
Determine the displacement of end A.

Axially Loaded Deformation: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Member Section 4.3 & 4.4
Statically determinate:
Statically indeterminate:

Compatibility equation:


Example:
The assembly consists of two posts AD and CF made of A-36 steel and having a cross-sectional
area of 1000 mm2, and a 2014-T6 aluminum post BE having a cross sectional area of 1500 mm2.
If a central load of 400 kN is applied to the rigid cap, determine the normal stress in each post.
There is a small gap of 0.1 mm between the post BE and the rigid member ABC.

Example:
The concrete column is reinforced using 4 rods (rebar), each with a diameter of 18mm. Determine the
stress in the concrete and the steel if the column is subjected to an axial load of 800 kN. Est = 200GPa, Ec
= 25 GPa

Example:
A rigid bar AB is hinged to a support at A and supported by two vertical wires attached at points
C and D. Both wires have the same cross-sectional area (A=0.0272 in2) and are made of the
same material (E = 30x106 psi).
A) Determine the tensile stresses at C and D in the wires due to the load P = 340 lb acting at end
B of the bar.
B) Find the downward displacement B at end of the bar.

Force Method of Analysis Section 4.5
Superposition:

Example:
The A-36 steel rod shown in the figure has a diameter of 10 mm. It is fixed to the wall at A, and
before it is loaded there is a gap between the wall and the rod of 0.2 mm. Determine the
reactions at A and B’. Neglect the size of the collar at C. Take Est = 200 GPa.

Statically Indeterminate – Axially loaded members:

RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Thermal Stress Section 4.5
Thermal Stress:
Typical values:

If specimen is free to move:
If specimen is fixed:

Example:
The C83400-red-brass rod AB and 2014-T6-aluminum rod BC are joined at the collar B and fixed
connected at their ends. If there is no load in the members when T1 = 50oF, determine the
average normal stress in each member when T2 =120oF Also, how far will the collar be
displaced? The cross-sectional area of each member is 1.75 in2.

Example:
The 50-mm-diameter cylinder is made from Am 1004-T61 magnesium and is placed in the
clamp when the temperature is T1 = 20° C.
A) If the 304-stainless-steel carriage bolts of the clamp each have a diameter of 10 mm,
and they hold the cylinder snug with negligible force against the rigid jaws, determine
the force in the cylinder when the temperature rises to T2 = 130° C.
B) The cylinder is placed in the clamp at T1 = 15° C. Determine the temperature at which
the average normal stress in either the magnesium or the steel first becomes 12 MPa.

Thermal Stress: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Torsion Section 5.1 & 5.2
Torsion:

Derivation of Shear Stresses:
Polar Moment of Inertia:
Circular Cross Section:
Tube:

Example:
The rod has a diameter of 0.5 in. and weight of 5 lb ft. Determine the maximum torsional stress in the
rod at a section located at A due to the rod’s weight. What is the torsional stress at point B?

The solid shaft has a diameter of 40 mm. Determine the absolute maximum shear stress in the shaft
and sketch the shear-stress distribution along a radial line of the shaft where the shear stress is
maximum.

The 60 mm diameter solid shaft is subjected to the distributed and concentrated torsional loadings
shown. Determine the shear stress at points A and B.

Torsion: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Angle of Twist Section 5.4
Angle of Twist:
Right hand rule applies:
Example:

A series of gears are mounted on the 40-mm diameter steel shaft. Determine the angle of twist of gear
B relative to gear A. Take G = 75 GPa

The shaft is made from a solid steel section AB and a tubular portion made of steel and having a
brass core. If it is fixed to a rigid support at A, and a torque of T = 50 lb*ft is applied to it at C,
determine the angle of twist that occurs at C and compute the maximum shear stress and
maximum shear strain in the brass and steel. Take Gst = 11.5(103) ksi, Gbr = 5.6(103) ksi.

The A-36 steel shaft has a diameter of 50 mm and is subjected to the distributed and
concentrated loadings shown. Determine the absolute maximum shear stress in the shaft.

Angle of Twist: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Statically Indeterminate Torque-Loaded Members Section 5.4
Statically Indeterminate Torque-Loaded members:

Example:
A rod is made from two segments: AB is steel and BC is brass. It is fixed at its ends and
subjected to a torque of T = 680 N m. If the steel portion has a diameter of 30 mm, determine
the required diameter of the brass portion so the reactions at the walls will be the same. Gst =
75 GPa, Gbr = 39 GPa. Also determine the absolute maximum shear stress of the shaft.

The shaft is made of A-36 steel and is fixed at end D, while end A is allowed to rotate 0.005 rad
when the torque is applied. Determine the torsional reactions at these supports.

Statically Indeterminate-Torque loaded member:

RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Shear and Moment Diagrams Section 6.1-6.2
Shear and Moment Diagrams:
Applied external loads cause and that may vary

along the beam length.
Diagrams show:
Why use them?
Beam Classifications:
Sign Convention (Chapter 1):




Draw shear and moment diagrams:

𝛥𝑉 = ∫ 𝑤(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥
𝛥𝑀 = ∫ 𝑉(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑉
𝑤(𝑥) =
𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑀
𝑉(𝑥) =
𝑑𝑥

1) Start at ends:

2) From left to right, plot the change in V (caused by external forces and area under loading)
Change in V:
External forces:
Uniform distributed load:
Linear distributed load:

3) From left to right, plot the change in M (caused by external moments and area under V diagram)
Change in M:
External moments:
Uniform V:
Linear V:
Exponential V:

**Remember V is the slope of M***
V crosses zero:
V drops:
-If all else fails, you can make a “cut” at certain locations and calculate the V and M from Fy = 0
and M = 0
or
-Think about how V or M would change before and after the point in question.

Example:

Example:

Example:


Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the compound beam which is pin connected at B.


Shear and Moment Diagrams: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Bending Stress Section 6.4
The Flexure Formula:

The moment (M) causes normal stress ()
Review: Centroid

Calculate the centroid and moment of inertia about the centroidal axis of the cross sectional area.
All dimensions are mm.
20
250
200
mm
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Example:
Two designs for a beam are to be considered. Determine which one will support a moment of 150 kN-m
with the least amount of bending stress. What is that stress? Draw the stress distribution for the beam.

The wing spar ABD of a light plane is made from 2014–T6 aluminum and has a cross-sectional area of
1.27 in2, a depth of 3 in., and a moment of inertia about its neutral axis of 2.68 in4. Determine the
absolute maximum bending stress in the spar if the anticipated loading is to be as shown. Assume A, B,
and C are pins. Connection is made along the central longitudinal axis of the spar.

The beam is subjected to a moment of M = 1 kip-ft. Determine the maximum bending stress in the
beam. Also, determine the resultant force the bending stress produces on the top board A of the beam.


Bending Stress: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Transverse Shear Section 7.1-7.2
Shear Stress:


Wide Flange Beams:

Plot the intensity of the shear stress distributed over the cross section of the strut if it subjected
to a shear force of V = 600 kN

For a rectangular cross section:

Example:
A laminated wood beam on simple supports is built up by gluing together four 2 in. x 4 in.
boards (actual dimensions) to form a solid beam 4 in. x 8 in. in cross section, as shown in the
figure. The allowable shear stress in the glued joints is 65 psi, and the allowable bending stress
in the wood is 1800 psi. If the beam is 9 ft long, what is the allowable load P acting at the one-
third point along the beam as shown? (Include the effects of the beam’s own weight, assuming
that the wood weighs 35 lb/ft3.)

Shear Flow in Build-Up Members Section 7.3
Shear Flow in Built-Up Members:
Built-up members:

Example:
The beam is subjected to a shear of V = 2 kN. Determine the average shear stress developed in each nail
if the nails are spaced 75 mm apart on each side of the beam. Each nail has a diameter of 4 mm.

Example:
The strut consists of 3 pieces of wood nailed together as shown and loaded as shown (w = 200
lb/ft).
a) Determine the location and magnitude of the maximum compressive and tensile
bending stress.
b) Calculate the bending stress at the interface between the boards at 2 ft to the left of
point A.
c) Determine the location and magnitude of the maximum transverse shear stress.
d) Calculate the transverse shear stress 1 inch from the bottom of the cross section and 2
ft to the left of point A.
e) Determine the required nail spacing if each nail can support 650 lb in single shear.
f) Determine the maximum distributed load the beam can support if each nail can support
500 lb in sing shear and the nails are spaced 6 inches apart.

Transverse Shear: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels Section 8.1
Thin walled pressure vessels:
Cylindrical Vessels:
σ1 = hoop stress (Tangent to radius):
σ2 = longitudinal stress (Axial Direction):

Spherical Vessels:
Example 1. A cylindrical pressure vessel has an inner diameer of 4 ft and a thickness of .5 in. Determine
the maximum internal pressure it can sustain so that neither its circumferential nor it longitudinal stress
component exceeds 20 ksi.
Under the same conditions, what is the maximum internal pressure that a similar-sized spherical vessel
can sustain?

Example. Given the wooden tank (r = 18 inches) shown below, determine the normal stress in the hoop
restraints with p = 2 psi (gauge pressure). The hoops are 0.5” thick and 2” wide. In addition, determine
the tensile stress in each 0.25” diameter bolt.

Stress due to Combined Loading Section 8.2
Combined Loading:
In 2D:

Example:
The frame supports the distributed load shown. Determine the state of stress acting at point E.

In 3D:

Example:
Determine the state of stress at point A on the cross section of the pipe assembly at section a-a.


Example:
The sign is subjected to the uniform wind loading. Determine the stress components at point C
and D on the 100-mm-diameter supporting post.


Combined Loading: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Plane-Stress Transformation Section 9.1
Plane Stress:
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Equilibrium on the segment:

Example:
Determine the equivalent state of stress on an element if it is oriented 30° clockwise from the element
shown. Use the stress-transformation equations.

The grains of wood in the board make an angle of 20o with the horizontal as shown. Determine the
normal and shear stress that act perpendicular and parallel to the wood grains if the board is subjected
to an axial load of 250 N.

Principal Stresses and Maximum In-Plane Shear Stress:



Example:
Determine the equivalent state of stress on an element at the same point which represents (a) the
principal stress, and (b) the maximum in-plane shear stress and the associated average normal stress.
Also, for each case, determine the corresponding orientation of the element with respect to the
element shown. Sketch the results on each element.

Determine the principal stress at point A on the cross section of the arm at section a–a. Specify the
orientation of this state of stress and indicate the results on an element at the point.

The 3-in. diameter shaft is supported by a smooth thrust bearing at A and a smooth journal bearing at B.
Determine the principal stresses and maximum in-plane shear stress at a point on the outer surface of
the shaft at section a–a.

Stress Transformation: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Mohr’s Circle:








Mohr’s Circle: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
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Deflection of Beams Section 12.1
Deflection of Beams:

Deflection of Beams Section 12.1

Column Buckling Section 13.2
Column Buckling


Example:
The W14 x 30 is used as a structural A992 steel column that can be assumed pinned at both of its ends.
Determine the largest axial force P that can be applied without causing it to buckle.

Determine the maximum force F that can be supported by the assembly without causing member AC to
buckle. The member is made of A992 steel and has a diameter of 2 in. Take F.S. = 2 against buckling.

Effective Length Concept:

Example:
The 10-ft wooden column has the dimensions shown. Determine the critical load if the bottom is fixed and the top
is pinned. Ew = 1.6(103) ksi, σY = 5 ksi.

The A992 steel column can be considered pinned at its top and fixed at the bottom and braced against
weak axis bending at mid-height. Determine the maximum allowable force P that the column can
support without buckling. Apply a FS of 2 against buckling. Take A = 7.4(10-3) m2, Ix = 87.3(10-6) m4, and
Iy = 18.8(10-6) m4.

Column Buckling: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS
HW # 20 Due_______________________

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Internal Loading Mechanics of Materials Chapter 1

The branch of engineering mechanics that studies the internal effects of

_______________ and _______________ on a solid body that is subjected

Newton’s 1st Law of Motion:

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Statics Review: Trusses

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Internal Forces (in 2D):

Positive sign convention:

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Steps for calculating internal forces (in 2D):

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Solve for the internal forces at C.

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Solve for the internal loading at C.

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2D internal forces: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS

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Internal Forces (in 3D):

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Solve for the internal loadings at C.

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Solve for the internal loads at plane AB.

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3D internal forces: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS

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Normal Stress (σ) –

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Find the normal stress in each section of the beam.

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Shear Stress (τ) –

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Types of Shear Connections:

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Double Lap Joint:

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General state of stress (infinitesemal stress element):

Complementary property of shear:

Pure shear condition:

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Stress: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS

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Allowable Stress Design:

Why use ASD?

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Design of Simple Connections:

1. Sizing a tension or compression member

Example: σFail = 36 ksi

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2. Required area to resist bearing

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Allowable Stress Design: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS

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1) Load induced strain

2) Temperature induced strain

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Small strain assumption:

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Strain: RECAP AND IMPORTANT POINTS

_ and _ on a solid body that is subjected