Question: A square bar used as a mechanical link in an automated packaging machine is subjected to a tensile force F. The force, dimensions and material

A square bar used as a mechanical link in an automated packaging machine is subjected to a tensile force F.

The force, dimensions and material are listed below. All answers are in SAE units.

Force (F) = 125,500 lbf

Length (L) = 13.12 ft

Side (b) = 1.25 inch

Material = 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel

Temper = Half Hard

Determine the beam stress when it is loaded in tension with force F. Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Provide your answer in lbf/in2.

Determine the Factor of Safety (FOS) of the determined stress compared to yield strength. Round your answer to the nearest one decimal place.

Step by Step Solution

3.45 Rating (148 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

To determine the beam stress when the square bar is loaded in tension with force F we can use ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanical Engineering Questions!