Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of Structures - Section 4 (Q.No. 25)
25.
A lift of weight W is lifted by a rope with an acceleration f. If the area of cross-section of the rope is A, the stress in the rope is
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Suraj said:   7 years ago
Explain the answer please.

Anagha said:   3 years ago
Considering T as tension acting in rope,

we can write T-W=ma, T=W+ma.
Stress in rope =T/area.
Substituting relevant expressions, we get. W (f/g +1) /A.

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