Two gage marks are placed exactly 250 mm apart on a

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Two gage marks are placed exactly 250 mm apart on a 12-mm-diameter aluminum rod with E = 73 GPa and an ultimate strength of 140 MPa. Knowing that the distance between the gage marks is 250.28 mm after a load is applied, determine (a) the stress in the rod, (b) the factor of safety.

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QUESTION:

Two gage marks are placed exactly 250 mm apart on a 12-mm-diameter aluminum rod with E = 73 GPa and an ultimate strength of 140 MPa. Knowing that the distance between the gage marks is 250.28 mm after a load is applied, determine (a) the stress in the rod, (b) the factor of safety.

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Given data are,

Initial gage length:

Diameter of bar:

Modulus of elasticity:

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