Strains

Lecture #3
References:
Beer, F.P. et al. (2011) Mechanics of materials. 6th Ed. SI. McGraw-Hill.
Hibbeler, R.C. (2011) Mechanics of materials. 8th Ed. Prentice Hall.

Problem 3.1 Normal Strain

Lecture #3

Normal Strain
Shear Strain

Example
Homework

The slender rod shown is

subjected to an increase of
temperature along its axis.
Determine the average normal
strain in the rod if the normal
strain in the rod is

= 40 10

1
2

* z is measured in meters

Define strain and its relation to stress

Problem 3.2 Normal Strain

Lecture #3

Normal Strain
Shear Strain

Rigid bar AD is supported by slender bars BF

and EC. If = 400 106 calculate (a)
(b)

Example
Homework

Define strain and its relation to stress

Problem 3.3 Normal Strain

x

Due to a loading, the copper alloy

plate (gray) deformed into the
shape as shown (yellow). Given
the following properties:

11

B
C
B

AB = 0.0022
= -0.0030
= 0.0050
BC

(Use E = 103 and G = 38 in GPa)

10

500

CD

600
Define strain and its relation to stress

Determine the following:

(a) average normal strain
along the side AD
(b) average shear strain
at corner A and
(c) average shear strain
at corner C
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Summary

Material Properties
Lecture #4
References:
Beer, F.P. et al. (2011) Mechanics of materials. 6th Ed. SI. McGraw-Hill.
Hibbeler, R.C. (2011) Mechanics of materials. 8th Ed. Prentice Hall.

Problem 4.1 Hookes Law

x

Due to a loading, the copper alloy

plate (gray) deformed into the
shape as shown (yellow). Given
the following properties:

11

B
C
B

AB = 0.0022
= -0.0030
= 0.0050
BC

(Use E = 103 and G = 38 in GPa)

10

500

CD

600

Determine the following:

(a) average normal stress
along the side AD
(b) average shear stress
at corner A and
(c) average shear stress
at corner C
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Procedure for Analysis v2.0

Lecture 4
Material Properties
Stress-Strain Diagram
Conventional
True
*Remarks
a. Hookes Law
b. Brittle
c. Ductility
d. Strain Hardening
e. Example materials
**Extension:
Strain Energy

Shear Stress-Strain
Diagram
Summary
Poissons Ratio and
the Generalized
Hookes Law
Design consideration:
Factor of Safety

Maximum stress occurs at maximum P/A ratio

(find the critical section)
Internal

resultant loading

FBD
Use equilibrium equations

Deformation

DD

Stresses

(allowable) and Strains

Design for required section (apply FS)

Introduce concept of Factor of Safety

Problem 4.2 Factor of Safety

Lecture 4
Material Properties
Stress-Strain Diagram
Conventional
True
*Remarks
a. Hookes Law
b. Brittle
c. Ductility
d. Strain Hardening
e. Example materials
**Extension:
Strain Energy

With pin diameter equal to 20mm, calculate FS for

tensile failure if = 150

Shear Stress-Strain
Diagram
Summary
Poissons Ratio and
the Generalized
Hookes Law
Design consideration:
Factor of Safety

Identify the different stresses developed in a member/part of a structure

Problem 4.3 Factor of Safety

Lecture 4
Material Properties
Stress-Strain Diagram
Conventional
True
*Remarks
a. Hookes Law
b. Brittle
c. Ductility
d. Strain Hardening
e. Example materials
**Extension:
Strain Energy

Shear Stress-Strain
Diagram

Pin at C is to be made
of a steel which has a
shear stress-strain
diagram as shown.

MPa

Summary
Poissons Ratio and
the Generalized
Hookes Law
Design consideration:
Factor of Safety

Introduce concept of Factor of Safety

Determine the diameter

of pin C for which the
factor of safety with
respect to shear failure
will be 3.3.
Calculate for the
shearing strain
experienced by the pin
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