Question 2: A composite stepped bar consists of two parts as shown in below figure. After the application of the tensile load of 30 kN, the extension observed is 0.372 mm.
2.1 Find the stress in each material (6)
2.2 Find the Young's modulus of the brass, if that of steel is 200 GPa. (3)
2.3 What will the extension be of each material? (4)
30 mm Ď•
20 mm Ď•
STEEL
BRASS
P = 30 kN
400 mm
300 mm
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