Problem #$2$

Given: The object shown below is subjected to the loads shown, where $F=250KN.$ Assume that

the object is in equilibrium and that the stresses on the bottom surface of the object are evenly

distributed spatially.

$a=0$

$b=2$

Required:

Determine all six components of the stress at the bottom surface of the object and draw

these components on the stress cube located at that point, showing the coordinate axes.

Suppose the object is inverted, and reassumes equilibrium under the action of the same

forces shown above. Assuming that the stresses on the bottom are again evenly distributed,

draw the components of stress on the bottom surface of the object on the stress cube at that

location.