Question

A circle of diameter d= 9 in. is scribed on an

unstressed aluminum plate of thickness t = 3/4

in. Forces acting in the plane of the plate later

cause normal stresses Sx = 12 ksi and sz= 20

ksi.

For E = 10x106 psi and n = 1/3, determine the

change in:

a) The length of diameter AB,

b) The length of diameter CD,

c) The thickness of the plate, and

d) The volume of the plate.

Answer 1

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