ES 7EE Lecture 01
ES 7EE Lecture 01
of Deformable Bodies
(Strength of Materials)
Three Major Divisions of Mechanics
▪ Mechanics of Rigid Bodies – Engineering Mechanics (Statics and
Dynamics)
▪ Mechanics of Deformable Bodies – Strength of Materials
▪ Mechanics of Fluids - Hydraulics
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
▪ It deals with the study of resulting stresses and strains
developed in bodies as a result of external influences or
actions.
▪ It provides answers to:
1. How much deformation will take place in/on a body when
subjected to a certain external force?
2. How much force can a body withstand without failing?
3. What is the best shape a body should take to withstand
failure?
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
▪ Study of the relationship between externally applied loads and
their internal effects on rigid bodies.
▪ Answer/s: D = 119.35 mm
Normal Stress | Example 03
▪ A bronze rod is rigidly attached between an aluminum rod and
a steel rod as shown. Axial loads are applied at the positions
indicated. Find the maximum allowable value of P that will not
exceed a stress in steel of 140 MPa, in aluminum of 90 MPa or
in bronze of 100 MPa. Aluminum
A = 500mm2 Bronze
Steel
A = 200mm2
A = 150mm2
2P
3P P
L br = 2m L st = 1.2m
L al = 3.5m
▪ Answer/s: P = 10,500 N
Normal Stress | Example 04
▪ Determine the largest weight W that can
be supported by two wires shown in the
Figure. The stress in either wire is not to
exceed 30 ksi. The cross-sectional areas of
wires AB and AC are 0.4 in2 and 0.5 in2,
respectively. (1 ksi = 1000 psi).