Calculating stress and strain in complex loading scenario

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Homework Statement
Stress and strain in complex loading scenario
Relevant Equations
Stress = F / A
Strain = change in length / original length
A bar is 100mm long and has a 20mm by 10mm cross section. It is subject the following complex loading a tensile load of 10,000N along its length

a compressive load of 100,000N on its 100mm by 20mm faces a tensile load of 100,000N on its 100mm by 10mm faces
Calculate the stress and strain on each axis
The Young's modulus, E = 200 GPa

The Poisson's ratio, v = 0.28
Stress = F / cross sectional area

Im ok with that.

Strain = change in length / original length which we don’t know.
 
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Welcome to PF.

What does your textbook say about how to handle multiple stresses on the same member in calculations like this?
 
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Welcome, Bert!
The material seems to be steel, which is isotropic.
You have the original unloaded dimensions on each axis.
For the each delta L, you will need to use both, the given Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio.
Consider that, for each axis, the final value of delta L is affected by the longitudinal and perpendicular loads.

Please, see:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young's_modulus

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poisson's_ratio
 
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Bert2000 said:
Homework Statement: Stress and strain in complex loading scenario
Relevant Equations: Stress = F / A
Strain = change in length / original length

A bar is 100mm long and has a 20mm by 10mm cross section. It is subject the following complex loading a tensile load of 10,000N along its length

a compressive load of 100,000N on its 100mm by 20mm faces a tensile load of 100,000N on its 100mm by 10mm faces
Calculate the stress and strain on each axis
The Young's modulus, E = 200 GPa

The Poisson's ratio, v = 0.28
Stress = F / cross sectional area

Im ok with that.

Strain = change in length / original length which we don’t know.
You forgot about the stress-strain relationship. For uni-axial loading, $$\sigma=E\epsilon$$ where ##\sigma## is the axial stress and ##\epsilon## is the axial strain. You also neglected to list the relationship between the axial strain, the transverse strain, and Poisson's ratio. What would you get if you only subjected the bar to the 10000 N axial load alone?
 

1. What is the difference between stress and strain?

Stress is the amount of force applied to a material, while strain is the resulting deformation or change in shape of the material due to the applied stress.

2. How do you calculate stress and strain in a complex loading scenario?

To calculate stress and strain in a complex loading scenario, you will need to use equations such as Hooke's Law and the stress-strain curve. These equations take into account the material properties, applied forces, and geometry of the object to determine the resulting stress and strain.

3. What is the significance of determining stress and strain in a complex loading scenario?

Determining stress and strain in a complex loading scenario is important for understanding how a material will behave under different conditions. This information can be used to design and engineer structures that can withstand the expected stresses and strains, and to predict potential failures or deformations.

4. What are some common methods for measuring stress and strain?

There are several methods for measuring stress and strain, including strain gauges, extensometers, and digital image correlation. These methods involve measuring changes in length, deformation, or surface patterns of a material under loading to calculate the resulting stress and strain.

5. How does temperature affect stress and strain calculations?

Temperature can affect the stress and strain calculations in a complex loading scenario by changing the material properties, such as its stiffness and yield strength. It is important to take into account the temperature dependence of these properties when calculating stress and strain in a real-world scenario.

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