Mechanics of Materials, SI Version

Topic 1
Uniaxial Stress &
Strain

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 STRESS ~~~ PRESSURE (Force)

STRAIN ~~ Deformation (Shape Change)

2 forces in opposite directions = Tension

(Tensile)

2 forces facing same direction =

Compression

Sir Isaac Newton Newtonian

Counter Force
Gravitational Force ~~ Gravity

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 Topic 1 Method:
ONE DIRECTION

Calculate & analyse forces/ reaction forces in X or

Y direction

You also need to know (review):

Pythagorean theorem

Law of Sines

Law of Cosines

Similar triangles (Compatibility Equation)

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STRESS
Force(s) over any given area

=

(sigma): average normal stress
( ) , (Mpa)
P: internal resultant force through the
centroid of the cross section (N)
A: cross-sectional area ()

Note: Find summation of forces in X & Y direction

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Strain: Deformation (length)
Unitless

() : average Strain (mm/mm)

: Change of length

Note: Find summation of forces in X & Y direction

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Youngs Modulus (E)

= =

Poisson Ratio ()

=

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SHEAR stress
Force(s) over any given area

=

() : average SHEAR stress ( ) ,
(Mpa)
: internal resultant shear force (N)
A: cross-sectional area ()

Note: Find summation of forces in X & Y direction

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Factor of Safety

. . =


Or: . . =

: average STRESS or SHEAR

( ) , (Mpa)
F.S. : Dimensionless

Note: Find summation of forces in X & Y direction

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RESEARCH

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APPLICATIONS

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Force and
Reaction
force

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Change in Shape

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Example

Dead weight
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Case study or examples with full solution
will be discussed in class

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