Problem Sheet (Stress Transformation)

1. At a point in a structural member subjected to plane stress there are normal

and shearing stresses on horizontal and vertical planes through the point, as
shown in figure. Use the stress transformation equations to determine:
a) The normal and shearing stresses on plane AB.
b) The normal and shearing stress on plane CD, which is perpendicular to
plane AB.

(Ans: -60.3 MPa, -95.8 MPa, 40.3 MPa, 95.8 MPa)

2. Use the stress transformation equations for plane stress to solve for the normal and shear stresses on
an inclined plane AB shown in the following figures:

(a) (b) ans: 41.6 MPa, 28.8 MPa

(c) (d) ans: -155.2 MPa, 53.8 MPa

(e) (f)

3. The stresses shown in figure act at a point in a structural member. Determine the normal stresses and
shear stress at the point.
4. At a point on the outside surface of a thin-walled pressure vessel there are normal
and shearing stresses on horizontal and vertical planes through the point as
shown in figure (a) & (b).
i) Determine the principal stresses and the maximum shearing stress at
the point.
ii) Locate the planes on which these stresses act and show the stresses on a
complete sketch.
(Ans: 131.2 MPa & 48.8 MPa, 41.23 MPa, -38º & 52º, 7º)

5. Normal and shear stresses on horizontal and vertical planes through a point in a
structural member subjected to plane stress are shown in the following figures. Determine, and show
on a sketch, the principal stresses and the maximum shear stress at the point.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

6. At a point in a structural member subjected to plane stress there are

normal and shearing stresses on horizontal and vertical planes through
the point, as shown in figure. Determine, and show on a sketch, the
principal stresses and the maximum shearing stress at the point using
Mohr’s circle.
(Ans: 84 MPa & 24 MPa, -53.13º & 26.57º, Maximum in-plane shear
stress=30 MPa, maximum shear stress=42 MPa)

7. The stresses shown in the figure (a) & (b) act at a point on the free surface of a stressed body. Use
Mohr’s circle to determine the normal and shear stresses at this point on the inclined plane AB shown
in figure.

(a) (b)
8. The stresses shown in the figure (a) & (b) act at a point on the free surface of a stressed body. Use
Mohr’s circle to determine the principal stresses and the maximum shear stress at the point.

(a) (b)

9. The state of plane stress at a point is shown on the element in Fig. Determine the maximum in-plane
shear stress at this point using Mohr circle

10. The state of plane stress at a point is shown on the element in Fig. Represent this state of stress on an
element oriented 30° counterclockwise from the position shown. Use Mohr circle.

11. When the torsional loading T is applied to the bar in Fig. it produces a state of pure shear stress in the
material. Determine (a) the maximum in-plane shear stress and the associated average normal stress,
and (b) the principal stress.

12. When the axial loading P is applied to the bar in Fig., it produces a tensile stress in the material.
Determine (a) the principal stress and (b) the maximum in-plane shear stress and associated average
normal stress.
 Assignment-I (Problem Based Learning)
1. The wood beam is subjected to a load of 12 kN. If a grain of wood in the beam at point A makes an
angle of 25° with the horizontal as shown, determine the normal and shear stress that act
perpendicular and parallel to the grain due to the loading.

2. The box beam is subjected to the 26 kN force that is applied at the center of its own width, 75 mm
from each side. Determine the principal stresses at point A & B and show the results on an element
located at these points.

3. Determine the maximum in-plane shear stress developed at point A on the cross section of the arm at
section a–a. Specify the orientation of this state of stress and indicate the results on an element at the
point.

4. The nose wheel of the plane is subjected to a design load of 12 kN.

Determine the principal stresses acting on the aluminum wheel
support at point A.

5. The pedal crank for a bicycle has the cross section shown. If it
is fixed to the gear at B and does not rotate while subjected to a
force of 75 lb, determine the principal stress in the material on
the cross section at point C using Mohr’s circle.
6. The point on the surface of the cylindrical pressure vessel in Fig. is subjected to the state of plane
stress. Determine the absolute maximum shear stress at this point.

7. The 50 mm diameter drive shaft AB on the helicopter is subjected to an axial tension of 50 kN and a
torque of 450 N.m. Determine the principal stresses and the maximum in-plane shear stress that act at
a point on the surface of the shaft.

8. The bolt is fixed to its support at C. If a force of 100 N is applied to the wrench to tighten it, determine
the principal stresses developed in the bolts shank at point A & B. Represent the results on an element
located at these points. The shank has a diameter of 6 mm.