Problem 2 [20 Points]
A piece of 50 by 250 by 10 mm steel plate is subjected to uniformly distributed stresses along its
edge. Let $E = 200$ GPa and $v = 0.25$.
(a) If $P_x = 100$ kN and $P_y = 200$ kN, What is the change in thickness?
(b) To Cause the same change in thickness by $P_x$ alone, what must be its magnitude?