Let's Analyze (ULO1)
Let's Analyze (ULO1)
Let's Analyze (ULO1)
Activity 1. In this activity, you will have to reinforce your understanding of the concept of stress so that
you may be able to answer the problems below:
1.1 A steel strut S serving as a brace for a boat hoist transmits a compressive force 𝑃 = 60 kN to the deck
of a pier (see figure a.). The strut has a hollow square cross section with a wall thickness 𝑡 = 12 𝑚𝑚 (see
figure b) and the angle θ between the strut and the horizontal is 40°. A pin through the strut transmits
the compressive force from the strut to two gussets G that are welded to the base plate B. Four anchor
bolts fasten the base plate to the deck. The diameter of the pin is 𝑑𝑝 = 18 𝑚𝑚, the thickness of the
gussets is 𝑡𝐺 = 15 𝑚𝑚, the thickness of the base plate is 𝑡𝑏 = 8 𝑚𝑚, and the diameter of the anchor
bolts is bolt 𝑑𝑏 = 12 𝑚𝑚. Determine the following stresses:
(d) the bearing stress between the anchor bolts and the base plate.
(e) The bearing tress between the pin and the gusset.
1.2 The bell-crank mechanism shown in the figure is in equilibrium under the forces 𝑃1 = 5 𝑘𝑁 and 𝑃2
applied at A and D respectively. Determine:
(a) The diameter if the connecting rod CD, given that the normal stress is limited to 140 MPa.
(b) The shear stress in the d = 8 mm diameter pin at B.
(c) The bearing stress in the bracket in the bracket supports at B.
(d) The bearing stress in the crank at B.
1.3 Calculate the allowable load 𝑃 for the bolted connection as shown. The material strength for tension
is 210 MPa, the shearing strength of the bolt at C is 140 MPa and the bearing strength is 210 MPa.
Dimensions are w = 50 mm; t = 6 mm; and d = 12 mm.
Activity 2. Analyze and answer the given stress on inclined plane problem: The two pieces of wood, 2 in.
by 4 in., are glued together along the 40° joint. Determine the maximum safe axial load P that can be
applied if the shear stress in the glue is limited to 250 psi.
Activity 3. The tank shown is fabricated from t = 4 − 𝑚𝑚 steel plate. Calculate the maximum longitudinal
and circumferential stress caused by an internal pressure of 865 kPa. ℎ = 46 𝑐𝑚; 𝑏 = 60 𝑐𝑚 and L = 1 m.