Tutorial 14
MCL104 Solid Mechanics, 2025
Q1: The A992 steel 𝑊200 × 46 member shown in figure is to be used as a pin-connected column. Determine
the largest axial load it can support before it either begins to buckle or the steel yields.
Q2: The aluminum column in figure is braced at its top by cables so as to prevent movement at the top along
the 𝑥 axis. If it is assumed to be fixed at its base, determine the largest allowable load 𝑃 that can be
applied. Use a factor of safety for buckling of 𝐹. 𝑆. = 3.0. Take 𝐸𝑎𝑙 = 70 𝐺𝑃𝑎, 𝑠𝑌 = 215 𝑀𝑃𝑎, 𝐴 =
7.5(10−3 )𝑚2, 𝐼𝑥 = 61.3(10−6 )𝑚4, 𝐼𝑦 = 23.2(10−6 )𝑚4 .
Q3: Determine the maximum force 𝑃 that can be applied to the handle so that the 𝐴 − 36 steel control rod 𝐵𝐶
does not buckle. The rod has a diameter of 25 mm.
Q4: The 50-mm-diameter 𝐶86100 bronze rod is fixed supported at 𝐴 and has a gap of 2 mm from the wall at
𝐵. Determine the increase in temperature 𝛥𝑇 that will cause the rod to buckle. Assume that the contact at
𝐵 acts as a pin.
Q5: A brass rod is fixed at one end and free at the other end. If the eccentric load 𝑃 = 200 kN is applied,
determine (a) the maximum allowable rod length 𝐿 so that it does not buckle and (b) the maximum
allowable rod length 𝐿 so that it does not yield.
𝐸 (GPa) 𝜗 𝛼 (/°C) Yield stress (GPa)
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Brass 100 0.35 20.4 × 10 69