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T=σxA
2957.13 = σ x Π / 4 (0.6)2
σ = 10458.7 psi
Determine the largest weight W that can be supported by
two wires shown in Fig. 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.
For wire AB
By sin law (from the force polygon):
TAB / sin 40o = W / sin 80o
TAB = 0.6527 W
σAB x AAB = 0.6527 W
30 x 0.4 = 0.6527 W
W = 18.4 kips
For wire AC
By sin law (from the force polygon):
TAC / sin 60o = W / sin 80o
TAC = 0.8794 W
σAC x AAC = 0.8794 W
30 x 0.5 = 0.8794 W
W = 17.1 kips
Designation Area
L75x75x6 864 mm2
L75x75x13 1780 mm2
Tensile Stress of member BC (L75x75x6)
σ = P/A = 96000/(864 – (19 x6))
σ = 128 MPa