Question 6
The sketch shows a compound rod that is subjected to a gradually applied compressive load of 30 kN. For this loaded condition. Take E = 200 GPa and calculate
6.1 The stresses in each section
6.2 The total compression
6.3 The total strain energy
(3)
(5)
(5)
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30 x 30 mm square
40 x 40 mm square
30 kN
200 mm
250 mm
250 mm
25 mm diameter
30 kN