Problem 1:

The homogeneous bar ABCD shown in Fig. is supported by a cable that runs from A to B around the
smooth peg at E, a vertical cable at C, and a smooth inclined surface at D. Determine the mass of the
heaviest bar that can be supported if the stress in each cable is limited to 100 MPa. The area of the cable
AB is 250 mm2 and that of the cable at C is 300 mm2.
Based on cable AB:

Based on cable at C:

Sfave value of W

answer
Problem 2:

Find the stresses in members BC, BD, and CF for the truss shown in Fig. Indicate the tension or
compression. The cross sectional area of each member is 1600 mm2.

For member BD: (See FBD 01)

Tension
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For member CF: (See FBD 01)

Compression

answer

For member BC: (See FBD 02)

Compression

answer
Problem 3:

A hollow steel tube with an inside diameter of 100 mm must carry a tensile load of 400 kN. Determine
the outside diameter of the tube if the stress is limited to 120 MN/m2.

where:

Thus,

answer

Problem 4:

A homogeneous 800 kg bar AB is supported at either end by a cable as shown in Fig. Calculate the
smallest area of each cable if the stress is not to exceed 90 MPa in bronze and 120 MPa in steel.
By symmetry:

For bronze cable:

answer

For steel cable:

answer

Problem 5:

The homogeneous bar shown in Fig. P-106 is supported by a smooth pin at C and a cable that runs from
A to B around the smooth peg at D. Find the stress in the cable if its diameter is 0.6 inch and the bar
weighs 6000 lb.
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SAMPLE PROBLEMS ON SIMPLE OR NORMAL STRESS
SAMPLE PROBLEMS ON SHEAR STRESS
 Rizal Technological University
College of Engineering and Industrial Technology
Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City

SAMPLE PROBLEMS ON SIMPLE AND SHEAR STRESS

(Strength of Materials)

Engr. Noel D. Binag

Quiambao, Angelie Kaye O.
WS 10:30-12:00
Problem 1
What force is required to punch a 20-mm-diameter hole in a plate that is 25 mm thick? The
shear strength is 350 MN/m2.
The resisting area is the shaded area along the perimeter and the shear force is equal to the punching
force .

answer

Problem 2:
As in Fig., a hole is to be punched out of a plate having a shearing strength of 40 ksi. The
compressive stress in the punch is limited to 50 ksi. (a) Compute the maximum thickness of
plate in which a hole 2.5 inches in diameter can be punched. (b) If the plate is 0.25 inch thick,
determine the diameter of the smallest hole that can be punched.

(a) Maximum thickness of plate:

Based on puncher strength:

Equivalent shear force of the plate

Based on shear strength of plate:

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(b) Diameter of smallest hole:

Based on compression of puncher:

Equivalent shear force for plate

Based on shearing of plate:

answer

Problem 3:
Find the smallest diameter bolt that can be used in the clevis shown in Fig. if P = 400 kN. The
shearing strength of the bolt is 300 MPa.

The bolt is subject to double shear.

answer

Problem 4:
A 200-mm-diameter pulley is prevented from rotating relative to 60-mm-diameter shaft by a
70-mm-long key, as shown in Fig. P-118. If a torque T = 2.2 kNm is applied to the shaft,
determine the width b if the allowable shearing stress in the key is 60 MPa.
Where:

Thus,

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Problem 5:
Compute the shearing stress in the pin at B for the member supported as shown in Fig. The pin
diameter is 20 mm.

From the FBD:

 shear force of pin at B

double shear

answer