Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 17)
17.
A composite member shown in below figure was formed at 25°C and was made of two materials a and b. If the coefficient of thermal expansion of a is more than that of b and the composite member is heated upto 45°C, then
a will be in tension and b in compression
both will be in compression
both will be in tension
a will be in compression and b in tension.
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Prachi said:   6 years ago
I also agree @Jishan.

Both will try to expand because the rate of expansion of bar A will be more as compared to bar B so both will experience compressive force.

Muhammad usman said:   6 years ago
If we see the figure bar a will elongate more is compare to b so a rigid bar c try to push the bar a inward and bar b outward to keep in equilibrium so the comparison is developed in a and tension in b.

Gokul said:   3 years ago
Steel is coefficient of thermal expansion 12x10^ -6c .
Taken brass coefficient of thermal expansion is 16x10^-6c.

In composite beam, the steel is tensile in nature if the coefficient of thermal expansion is less and brass is compressive if the coefficient of thermal expansion is more.


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