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Module 15 Solution Axial and Torsional Stress Review

1) The document describes a mechanical design problem involving two rods, OA and AB, under both axial and torsional stresses. 2) Rod OA has a diameter of 4 cm and is subjected to an axial force F of 1000 N and a torsional force P of 500 N applied at point B. 3) The solutions finds the torsional shear stress at point O to be 4 MPa and the axial stress at point O to be -0.8 MPa.

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Module 15 Solution Axial and Torsional Stress Review

1) The document describes a mechanical design problem involving two rods, OA and AB, under both axial and torsional stresses. 2) Rod OA has a diameter of 4 cm and is subjected to an axial force F of 1000 N and a torsional force P of 500 N applied at point B. 3) The solutions finds the torsional shear stress at point O to be 4 MPa and the axial stress at point O to be -0.8 MPa.

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Mechanical Design of Machine Elements

Complete after watching Module 14: Axial and Torsional Stress Review

Module 14 Example: Axial and Torsional Stress Review

Below in figures 1 and 2 is rod OA, which is attached to another rod, AB. Assume that rod AB is
strong enough, and stress analysis on rod AB is not part of this problem. Rod OA has a diameter of 4
cm. A force F = 1000 N is applied in the x direction at the end of the rod OA, and a force P = 500 N
is applied in the y direction at point B. Assume that rod OA is made of a ductile metal.
Find the torsional shear stress at point O, and the axial stress at point O.

Figure 1: Isometric view of rod OA and Figure 2: Top-down view (X-Z plane) of rod OA
rod AB. and AB. Note that denotes force P at point B,
which is going into the page.

Assumptions:
Isotropic, homogenous, F is axial centric load, neglecting weight of rod OA and AB.

Thoughts:
- Force F creates an axial compressive stress in rod OA. The cross sectional area is
perpendicular to the load, and is prOA2.. Force F does NOT contribute to the torsional shear
stress.
- Force P creates a positive torsional shear stress in rod OA. The maximum torsional shear
stress is at the surface of the rod. Force P does NOT contribute to the axial stress.
- The equation t = (Tr)/J is what we use for torsional shear stress
- The torque T is created by load P and moment arm AB
- We are concerned about the torsional stress in rod OA at point O. Point O is the
distance r away from the centric axis. Therefore we will use the radius of rod OA
and the diameter of rod OA in t = Tr/J.
Mechanical Design of Machine Elements
Complete after watching Module 14: Axial and Torsional Stress Review

Module 14 Example: Axial and Torsional Stress Review

Below in figures 1 and 2 is rod OA, which is attached to another rod, AB. Assume that rod AB is
strong enough, and stress analysis on rod AB is not part of this problem. Rod OA has a diameter of 4
cm. A force F = 1000 N is applied in the x direction at the end of the rod OA, and a force P = 500 N
is applied in the y direction at point B. Assume that rod OA is made of a ductile metal.
Find the torsional shear stress at point O, and the axial stress at point O.

Figure 1: Isometric view of rod OA and Figure 2: Top-down view (X-Z plane) of rod OA
rod AB. and AB. Note that denotes force P at point B,
which is going into the page.

Solution:

Axial stress at point O:


= F/A = (-1000 N)/(p* (0.02m)2) = 795,924 Pa = -0.8 Mpa

Torsional shear stress at point O:


t = (T*r)/J
T = 500 N * 0.1 m = 50 N*m
r = 0.04/2 = 0.02 m
J = (pd4)/32 = [3.141*(0.04)4]/(32) = 2.5 x 10-7
t = [(50 N*m)*(0.02 m)]/(2.5e-7) = 3,979,624 Pa = 4 MPa

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