Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 28)
28.
The maximum stress produced in a bar of tapering section is at
Discussion:
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Anomies said:
7 years ago
The bar must be hanging vertically downward.
Hence max stress should act on larger area.
Hence max stress should act on larger area.
Basar sk said:
6 years ago
As we know, stress inversely proportional to the area. So where the area is minimum stress is maximum. So the answer is a smaller end.
Longtsung said:
3 years ago
However, If the type of loading is Self-weight then the maximum stress would be developed at the section where it is fixed.
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