Questions
- Figure 2.40 shows two straight segments of a machine loaded as shown. The segments are made of alloy steel and have a cross-sectional profile with an external and internal diameter of 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively. Treat the segments as two connected bars, then use SOLIDWORKS Simulation to do the following:
a. Determine the displacement of end C.
b. Evaluate the axial stresses developed in the components upon loading.
Figure 2.40
- Figure 2.41 shows a 2D plane truss representing a load-supporting mechanism. Components CB and AB are made of ASTM A-36 steel tubes with the same cross-section (external and internal diameters of 50 mm and 30 mm , respectively). Use SOLIDWORKS Simulation to do the following:
a. Determine the resultant displacement of joint B
b. Determine the minimum factor of safety of the assembly
Figure 2.41
