An 18-m-long steel wire of 5-mm diameter is to be used in

Chapter 2, Problem 2.3

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

An 18-m-long steel wire of 5-mm diameter is to be used in the manufacture of a prestressed concrete beam. It is observed that the wire stretches 45 mm when a tensile force P is applied. Knowing that E = 200 GPa, determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) the corresponding normal stress in the wire.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

An 18-m-long steel wire of 5-mm diameter is to be used in the manufacture of a prestressed concrete beam. It is observed that the wire stretches 45 mm when a tensile force P is applied. Knowing that E = 200 GPa, determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) the corresponding normal stress in the wire.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 4

We will find the force applied on the wire using the formula for elongation due to single axial load. The tensile stress can also be computed by dividing the applied force by the cross sectional area.

Given data are.

Length of wire: L = 18 m

Diameter of wire L: D = 5 mm

Modulus of elasticity: E = 200 Gpa
Deformation:

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back