(ES13 Probset 3) Prepared by: Maam Tan

PROBLEM #1:
a) Provided that the maximum-in-plane shear
stress is 300 kPa, Complete the stress
information (
)
b) Determine the principal stresses and its
corresponding plane.
c) Determine the plane of the maximum-in-plane
shear stress.

50 kPa

x'

250 kPa

xy
75 kPa

250 kPa

x'

50 kPa

ANS.

SOLUTION

Plan: Determine

knowing

Compute for

and

the vertical plane to the plane containing 250 kPa Determine

computing first the coordinates of the CENTER Compute for
Determining

and

using the information from

Compute for the

Compute for .

by

50 kPa

250 kPa

x'
xy

75 kPa

250 kPa

x'

Compute for
50 kPa

Youll solve 2 values for theta

(Lets use the one consistent with our assumption that is positive. Note that the other value
also gives a normal stress = 250 kPa. But the (-38.67) plane, is not orthogonal to the plane containing . )

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Solving for

Compute for the principal stresses

Compute for principal planes

)
(

( (
The normal stress on

Compute for

))

corresponds to

( (

))

540.475

Then, the complement must be

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PROBLEM #2:
An aluminum alloy 6061-T6 is to be used for a solid shaft such that it transmits 40 hp at 2400 rev/min.
Using a factor of safety of 2, with respect to yielding, determine the smallest-diameter of the shaft that can
be selected based on (a.) maximum-shear-stress theory (b) maximum-distortion-energy theory.
ANS.

SOLUTION

Plan: Determine the material strength of aluminum alloy 6062-T6 using the rated power of 40 hp and 2400 rpm
compute for the torque in the shaft Compute for the maximum working shear stress on the shaft in terms of the
diameter set-up the 3D stress block compute for principal stresses and the absolute maximum shear stress
using maximum shear stress theory, determine the smallest diameter using maximum distortion energy theory,
determine the smallest diameter.
Determine the material strength of aluminum allow 6062-T6:

Computing for the torque in the shaft:

Conversion:

Computing for the maximum working shear stress:

( )

( )
(

( )

3D state of stress.

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Principal Stresses and maximum absolute shear stress:
(

)
(

Calculating the minimum diameter:

a. Tresca Yield Criterion:
(

b. Von Mises Criterion:

( (

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PROBLEM #3:
The components of plane stress at a point on the surface of a member made
of soft bronze (Y = 175 MPa) are shown in Figure. (a) For this state of
stress, what is the factor of safety, FSs, as predicted by the failure criterion
of the maximum-shear-stress theory? (b) What is the value of the Mises
equivalent stress for the given state of plane stress, and what factor of
safety, FSd, as predicted by the maximum-distortion-energy theory?

45 MPa
20 MPa

ANS.

SOLUTION

Plan:

Compute for the principal stresses and maximum absolute shear stress for the given state of stress
Compute for the factor of safety using tresca yield criterion compute for the mises equivalent stress FS using
von mises.
Principal Stresses and maximum absolute shear stress:

Calculating the mises equivalent stress:

Factor of safety:
a. Tresca Yield Criterion:

b. Von Mises Criterion:

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EXTRA PROBLEM:
A cast iron cylinder having a diameter of 100 mm is subjected to
a torque of 600 Nm and an axial compressive force of 15 kN.
Determine if it fails according to the maximum-normal-stress
theory. The ultimate stress of cast iron is ult = 170 MPa.

600 Nm

600 Nm

15 kN

15 kN

ANS.
SOLUTION

Plan: Identify critical section compute for internal forces and moments identify critical point/s 3d state of
stress compute for principal stresses and max abs shear stress apply maximum normal stress theory to
determine if it fails or not.
Identifying critical section:
600 Nm

600 Nm

15 kN

15 kN

N
15
kN
T
600 Nm

Therefore, my critical section is anywhere along the length of the shaft. The internal force and moment are as
shown.
Identify the critical point.

Anywhere
on the
section.

Due to axial force

Anywhere
along the
circumfer
ence

Due to torsion

Anywhere
along the
circumfer
ence

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3D stress state:

3.06 MPa

1.91 MPa

Principal stresses and absolute maximum shear stress

Maximum Normal Stress Theory:

| || |

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PROBLEM #4:
The 2-in diameter bar is made of a brittle material with the ultimate strengths of 20
ksi in tension and 30 ksi in compression. The bar carries a bending moment and a
torque, both of magnitude M. (a) Use the maximum normal stress theory to find the
largest value of M that does not rupture. (b) Is the value of M found in Part (a) safe
according to Mohrs theory of failure?

M
T=M

ANS.
M=

; (B) THE BOTTOM POINT WILL FAIL UNDER MOHRS CRITERION IF

SOLUTION

Plan: Determine the critical section Compute for internal forces/moments at the critical section Identify the
critical point/s set-up the 3D state of stress at the critical point/s Compute for the principal stresses apply
the
to find the largest value of M that does not rupture plug-in the value of M into
the principal stresses use
to check if the bar can carry that M solved previously.
Determining the critical section:
The critical section can be located anywhere along the bar because both the bending and twisting moments are
constant all throughout while shear and axial forces are zero.
Internal Forces and Moments at the Critical section:

Identifying the critical point/s:

Due to Bending Moment M:

Due to Torque M:
Max Compressive Stress
A

Max Tensile Stress

The maximum shear stress occurs at the
circumference.

B
Hence the green points are our plausible
critical points. Lets denote them as A and
B.

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3D State of Stress at element A and B:
ELEMENT A:

1
1

1
3

1
1
4

4 1
3

ELEMENT B:
1
3

ELEMENT A:

ELEMENT B:

Computing for
the
Principal
Stresses:

ELEMENT B:

MAXIMUM STRESS THEORY

ELEMENT A:

4 1
3

Maximum tensile stress will be coming

from element B, while the maximum
compressive stress will be coming from
element A.

Applying
the
maximum
normal stress
theory:

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The moment that governs is

Value of Principal
Stresses:

ELEMENT B:

ELEMENT A:

Applying Mohrs Criterion:

1
3

For Element A:
@
, 1
13.33 ksi
Since 1 3 43
13 33 ,

For Element B:
@ 1
, 0
Since
3 43 , element B failed

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PROBLEM #5:
The bent circular bar is made of steel with a yield stress of 30 ksi. Determine
the value of the vertical load P that would initiate yielding. Use
(a) the maximum shear stress theory; and
B

(b) the maximum distortion energy theory.

0.75 in.

C
P

ANS. A.) 68.08 LBS.

B.) 69.03 LBS.
SOLUTION

Plan: Determine the critical section/s Compute for internal forces/moments at the critical section/s Identify
the critical point/s set-up the 3D state of stress at the critical point/s Compute for the principal stresses
apply the
to find the largest value of P at yielding apply the
to find the largest value of P at yielding
Determining the critical section:
Plotting the internal forces and moments along the shaft: axial force is zero.

P
18P
18P
V

18P
15P
V

M
x

18P

15P

T
x

x
18P
Section B

Section A

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Identifying the critical point/s:

@ Max shear, zero normal stress:

9
2563
81
3
5
16384 4

56
7

@ Max normal, zero shear stress:

18P

3
2
8
81
4

16384

18

4 96
3

48

@ Max shear, zero normal stress:

3
8
81
8192

9
2563
81
3
5
16384 4

18

18688
7

@ Max normal, zero shear stress:

3

18P

15 8 2
81
4
16384

1,

Critical Point
Section B, @ N.A.
Section B, @ top and bottom
Section A, @ N.A.
Section A, @ top and bottom

3.02 P
217.30 P
220.32 P
181.08 P

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Von Mises Stress Value

(3.02P, -3.02P)
(434.60 P, 0)
(220.32 P, -220.32 P)
(362.17 P, 0)

27.33
188,876.38
145,619.53
131,164.15

Apply Tresca Yield Criterion:

The critical point is at maximum absolute shear stress which occurs at section A at the Neutral Axis = 220.32 P.

Apply Von Mises Criterion:

The critical point is at the maximum Von Mises stress value which occurs at section B top/bottom fiber = 188,876.38
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