Module 3 MechanicsOfMaterials
Module 3 MechanicsOfMaterials
INTRODUCTION:
4. Explain the concept of strain energy and its relevance in material deformation.
1. What is the primary purpose of tension and compression tests in material analysis?
2. Describe the key features of a stress-strain diagram and how it reflects material
behavior.
6. Discuss the relationship between shear stress and strain in materials, and how it
influences material strength.
3.1 Tension and Compression Test
• Engineering Stress (σ): This is the intensity of the internal force resisting the
deformation and is calculated by dividing the applied load (P) by the original cross-
sectional area (Ao) of the specimen.
o σ = P / Ao
• Engineering Strain (ε): This represents the relative deformation and is
calculated by dividing the change in gauge length (ΔL) by the original gauge length
(Lo).
o ε = ΔL / Lo
The stress and strain data are typically plotted to generate a stress-strain curve, which is
a crucial tool for understanding the material's behavior under tension. The curve can
reveal properties like:
• Elasticity: The initial linear portion of the curve represents the elastic region
where the material deforms proportionally to the applied stress and returns to its
original shape upon unloading.
• Yield Point: The point where the material deviates from linear behavior and starts
to deform plastically (without returning to its original shape) is known as the yield
point. The corresponding stress is the yield strength.
• Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS): The maximum stress the material can
withstand before fracture is the ultimate tensile strength.
• Fracture Point: The point on the curve where the specimen fractures represent
the material's breaking strength.
A compression test is similar in concept to a tension test, but instead of a pulling force,
an axial compressive load is applied to the specimen, aiming to crush or shorten it. The
same principles of stress and strain calculations apply, with compressive stress being
calculated by dividing the compressive load by the original cross-sectional area.
• Yield Strength in Compression: Similar to the tension test, the yield point in
the stress-strain curve signifies the onset of plastic deformation under
compression.
• Compressive Strength: The maximum stress the material can withstand before
failure in compression.
• Brittle vs. Ductile Behavior: The nature of the fracture can indicate the
material's behavior. Brittle materials fail with little to no plastic deformation, while
ductile materials exhibit significant plastic deformation before fracture.
By performing tension and compression tests, engineers can gain valuable insights into a
material's ability to handle tensile and compressive forces, its elasticity, and its overall
strength. These properties are crucial for selecting appropriate materials for various
engineering applications.
The stress-strain diagram is a fundamental concept that helps engineers and material
scientists understand the behavior of materials under different loading conditions. This
diagram illustrates the relationship between the stress applied to a material and the
resulting strain it experiences. Understanding this relationship is crucial for designing
structures that can withstand various mechanical forces without failure.
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Fracture Point: Continuing past the yield
point, materials enter the plastic region where further deformation occurs until reaching
ultimate tensile strength (UTS). UTS represents the maximum stress a material can
endure before fracturing. The fracture point on the stress-strain diagram marks where
complete failure or rupture of the material happens.
Ductility and Toughness: The shape of the stress-strain curve also provides insights
into a material’s ductility and toughness. Ductility refers to how much plastic deformation
a material can undergo before breaking, while toughness measures its ability to absorb
energy without fracturing. Materials with elongated plastic regions on their stress-strain
diagrams are considered more ductile and tougher.
In summary, analyzing a material’s stress-strain diagram allows engineers to predict its
mechanical behavior under different loading conditions, aiding in material selection,
structural design, and failure analysis.
σ= E ε
Hooke’s Law also applies to shear stress τ and shear strain y, where G is called the shear
modulus or the modulus of rigidity.
u = ∫σ(ε) dε
where σ is the stress, ε is the strain, and dε is the infinitesimal change in strain.
For a linear elastic material, the stress-strain diagram is a straight line, and the strain
energy can be calculated as:
1
u= σε
2
where σ is the maximum stress and ε is the maximum strain.
When the stress σ reaches the proportional limit, the strain-energy density, is referred to
as Modulus of Resilience.
1 1 𝜎2
ur = σpl εpl =
2 2 𝐸
For non-linear materials, the stress-strain diagram is non-linear, and the strain energy
calculation becomes more complex. However, for most engineering materials, a linear
approximation can be made, and the strain energy can be calculated using the above
equation.
Significance of Strain Energy
Strain Energy has several significant implications in the analysis of materials:
1. Energy Storage: Strain energy represents the amount of energy stored in a
material due to deformation. This energy can be released when the material
returns to its original shape, which can lead to vibrations, noise, or even damage.
2. Material Behavior: Strain energy can affect the behavior of materials under
various loads. For example, high-strain energy materials may exhibit increased
ductility or toughness, while low-strain energy materials may exhibit increased
brittleness.
3. Design Optimization: Understanding strain energy can help engineers optimize
material designs for specific applications. For example, designing structures with
lower strain energy can reduce vibrations and noise.
4. Fatigue Analysis: Strain energy plays a critical role in fatigue analysis, where
repeated loading and unloading can lead to fatigue failure.
Example Problems
To illustrate the calculation of strain energy, let's consider two examples:
Example 1: A linear elastic material with a Young's modulus (E) of 70 GPa and a Poisson's
ratio (ν) of 0.3 is subjected to a uniaxial tensile load of 100 MPa. Calculate the strain
energy per unit volume (U) for this material.
Solution:
Using Hooke's law, we can calculate the strain (ε) as:
100 x 106 Pa
ε= = 0.00143 mm/mm
70 x 109 Pa
The strain energy per unit volume (U) can be calculated as:
1 1
u= σε (100 x 109) (0.00143 mm/mm) = 0.0143 J/mm³
2 2
Example 2: A non-linear material with a stress-strain diagram as shown below is subjected
to a uniaxial tensile load. Calculate the strain energy per unit volume (U) for this material.
Solution:
Using numerical integration, we can calculate the strain energy per unit volume (U) as:
U = ∫σ(ε) dε ≈ 0.025 J/mm³
In conclusion, Strain Energy is a fundamental concept in Mechanics of Materials that plays
a crucial role in understanding the behavior of materials under various loads. The
calculation of strain energy involves integrating the stress-strain diagram of a material
over its entire deformation range, and it has significant implications in material design
optimization, fatigue analysis, and energy storage.
A material loaded in one direction will undergo strains perpendicular to the direction of
the load as well as parallel to it.
𝛆 𝐥𝐚𝐭
v =-
𝛆 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠
Example Problem
Example 1: A bar made of A-36 steel has the dimensions shown. If an axial force of P =
80 kN is applied to the bar, determine the change in its length and the change in the
dimensions of its cross section after applying the load. The material behaves elastically.
Solution:
𝑃 80 𝑥 103 𝑁
σ= σ= = 16 MPa
𝐴 (0.1mm)(0.05mm)
𝜎 16 𝑥 106 𝑃𝑎
ε= ε= = 80 x 10-6 mm/mm
𝐸 200 𝑥 109 𝑃𝑎
vst = 0.32 as found from the inside back cover, the lateral contraction strains in both
the x and y directions are,
The failure of a material due to excessive accumulation of creep is called creep failure.
It happens when the material no longer satisfies its intended function due to deformation
or fracture. The dislocation of atoms, either by diffusion or atomic glide and climb as
stresses are applied at increased temperatures (typically about 30-40% of a metal’s
melting point or 40-50% of a ceramic’s melting point) occurs within grains or along grain
boundaries. It occurs in three stages, and it is described in the following:
It is crucial to try to predict creep life and to analyze any failures to determine what role
creep may have played in them. Failure to use all available tools to predict creep life and
to monitor in-service equipment for creep damage can lead to creep failures. These
failures can be catastrophic and can lead to property damage, injury, and even death.
For this reason, the design of parts and structures that operate under stress at high
temperatures, such as steam turbine blades and boilers, must be based on rigorous
materials testing under conditions like service conditions. They must also be inspected
regularly for evidence of accumulating creep damage during their in-service lives.
In general, creep failure and fatigue are both
time-dependent issues that can have a
devastating effect on metal components but
are not the same thing. Both ultimately lead to
the failure of the material, by compromising its
structural integrity and resulting in an eventual
split or rupture.
PROBLEMS:
1. At the proportional limit, a 2-in. gage length of a 0.375-in. diameter alloy rod has
elongated 0.0083 in. and the diameter has been reduced 0.0005 in. The total tension
force on the rod was 4.75 kips. Determine the following properties of the material: (a)
the modulus of elasticity, (b) Poisson’s ratio, and (c) the proportional limit.
2. The thin-walled tube is subjected to an axial force of 40 kN. If the tube elongates 3
mm and its circumference decreases 0.09 mm, determine the modulus of elasticity,
Poisson’s ratio, and the shear modulus of the tube’s material. The material behaves
elastically.
3. The aluminum block has a rectangular cross section and is subjected to an axial
compressive force of 8 kip. If the 1.5-in. side changed its length to 1.500132 in.,
determine Poisson’s ratio and the new length of the 2-in. side. Eal = 10(103) ksi.
4. A 1045 hot-rolled steel tension test specimen has a diameter of 6.00 mm and a gage
length of 25 mm. In a test to fracture, the stress and strain data below were obtained.
Determine the ff:
(a) the modulus of elasticity.
(b) the proportional limit.
(c) the ultimate strength.
(d) the yield strength (0.05% offset).
(e) the yield strength (0.20% offset).
(f) the fracture stress.
(g) the true fracture stress if the final diameter of the specimen at
the location of the fracture was 4.65 mm.
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3. What is the idealization assumption made in the tension and compression test?
4. What is the slope of the initial linear portion of the stress-strain diagram called?
a) Young's Modulus
b) Shear Modulus
c) Poisson's Ratio
d) Yield Strength
a) The maximum stress reached during the tensile loading portion of the test
b) The minimum stress reached during the compressive loading portion of the test
c) The point at which the material begins to deform plastically
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