Question: Q 3 ( a ) A steel rod 5 0 mm long and diameter of 1 0 mm hangs inside a tower and holds a

Q3(a) A steel rod 50 mm long and diameter of 10 mm hangs inside a tower and holds a 20 kN weight at its lower end as shown in Figure Q3(a). The length of the steel rod has increased by 0.122 mm . Determine:
(i) The axial stress induced on the bar.
[3]
(ii) Axial strain of the bar.
[3]
(iii) Modulus of elasticity E of the rod
[4]
Figure Q3(a)
(b) A beam of solid circular cross-section with a diameter of 20 mm is loaded with an axial force 5 kN and a vertical force 1 kN as shown in Figure Q3(b). Determine:
(i) The stresses induced at point A .
[6]
(ii) The principal stresses induced as point A.
[4]
Q 3 ( a ) A steel rod 5 0 mm long and diameter of

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