MECH420
Assignment 1/Chapter 5
Problem 1
This problem illustrates that the factor of safety for a machine element depends on the particular
point selected for analysis. Here you are to compute factors of safety, based upon the distortion-
energy theory, for stress elements at A and B of the member shown in the figure. This bar is
made of AISI 1006 cold-drawn steel (Sy = 280 MPa) and is loaded by the forces F = 0.55 kN,
P = 4.0 kN, and T = 25 N ∙ m.
Problem 2
A 1-in, constant diameter shaft, is loaded with forces at A and B as shown, with ground reaction
forces at O and
C. The shaft also transmits a torque of 1500 lbf ∙ in throughout the length of the shaft. The shaft
has a tensile yield strength of 50 kpsi. Determine the minimum static factor of safety using
(a) the maximum-shear-stress failure theory.
(b) the distortion-energy failure theory.
Problem 3
Cantilevered rod OA is 0.5 m long, and made from AISI 1010 hot-rolled steel (Sy = 180MPa).
A constant force and torque are applied as shown. Determine the minimum diameter, d, for the
rod that will achieve a minimum static factor of safety of 2.
(a) using the maximum-shear-stress failure theory.
(b) using the distortion-energy failure theory.
Problem 4
The figure shows a shaft mounted in bearings at A and D and having pulleys at B and C.
The forces shown acting on the pulley surfaces represent the belt tensions. The shaft is to be
made of AISI 1035 CD steel (Sy = 67 ksi). Using a conservative failure theory with a design
factor of 2, determine the minimum shaft diameter to avoid yielding.
