Problem 1

σxx := −10⋅ MPa σyy := 20⋅ MPa E := 200 ⋅ GPa G := 80⋅ GPa

E
ν := − 1 = 0.25
2⋅ G

−5
( )
ν
ε zz := − ⋅ σxx + σyy = −1.25 × 10
E

(
σzz := ν⋅ σxx + σyy = 2.5⋅ MPa )
Problem 2
18⋅ in
P := 500 ⋅ lbf RD := P⋅ = 180 ⋅ lbf
( 18⋅ in + 32⋅ in)

θDB := atan⎛⎜
9 ⋅ in + 32⋅ in ⎞
θDC := atan ⎛⎜ ⎞ = 53.13⋅ deg
32⋅ in
⎟ = 73.686⋅ deg ⎟
⎝ 12⋅ in ⎠ ⎝ 12⋅ in + 12⋅ in ⎠

⎛⎜ cos( θDB) cos( θDC) ⎞⎟ ⎛ −RD ⎞ −1 ⎛ 410.112⎞ ⋅ lbf

A := b := ⎜ ⎟ x := A ⋅b = ⎜ ⎟
⎜⎝ sin( θDB) sin( θDC) ⎟⎠ ⎝ 0⋅ lbf ⎠ ⎝ −492 ⎠
x
1 2
σDB := 1200⋅ psi σDC := −820 ⋅ psi ADB := = 0.342⋅ in
σDB
x
2 2
ADC := = 0.6⋅ in
σDC

Problem 3

δA := 1.5⋅ mm ε AB := 0.02 LAB := 45⋅ mm ΔAB := ε AB⋅ LAB = 0.9⋅ mm

28⋅ mm
δB := −ΔAB + δA = 0.6⋅ mm δC := ⋅ δ = 1.68⋅ mm LCE := 50⋅ mm
10⋅ mm B
δC
ε CE := = 0.034 δF := 13mm⋅ ε CE = 0.437 ⋅ mm δG := ( 10⋅ mm + 13⋅ mm) ⋅ ε CE = 0.773 ⋅ mm
LCE

1 δG − δF 1 δG + δF δF
ε yy := ⋅ = 0.017 γxy := ⋅ = 0.076 γF := = 0.055
2 10⋅ mm 2 8 ⋅ mm 8 ⋅ mm
A homogeneous square plate made from an isotropic, linearly elastic material with Young’s Moduls E = 
200 GPa and  G = 80 GPa is subjected to biaxial state of stress consisting of  σ xx = 10 MPa and  σ yy = 20 
MPa. Assuming all shear stresses are zero, determine the following: 

a) What is the value of Poison’s ratio ν for this material? 
b) If  σ zz = 0 , what is the value of the normal strain  ε zz ? 
c) Determine the normal stress  σ zz that should be superimposed on the biaxial state of stress 
given above so that the lateral normal strain  ε zz = 0 . 

 
Problem 2.2-17. Mechanics of Materials by Roy Craig, Jr

The three-member frame structure is subjected to a horizontal load P = 500 lb at pin C.

The pins at B, C, and D apply loads to members BD and CD. If the stresses in members
BD and CD are σ1 = 1200 psi and σ2 = -820 psi, what are the respective cross-sectional
area of the two members?

12 in.  12 in. 
A 
9 in. 
B 
9 in. 
C 
P = 500 lb

32 in. 

D 
 Two wires, AB and CE, are attached to rigid member BCD, and a thin film measuring 8 mm x 10
mm is fixed to a rigid support on one side, and to wire EC on the other. If end A of wire AB moves 1.5
mm to the left resulting in a normal strain of AB = 0.02, determine

a) the complete state of strain at the center of the film (point O). Assume that the film is much
more flexible than wire EC, so that wire EC remains straight upon deformation. Explain the
validity of your solution (e.g. the formulas and procedures you used). (100 pts.)

b) the exact value of γxy at corner F of the film. (O pts., bragging rights only ☺) Explain your
answer.