Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure to explain your

a) The stress in the bar when F is 32,000 is approximately 7,100 psi

b) The load P that can be supported by the bar if the axial stress must not exceed is approximately 110,000 lb

Explanation:

The question topic relates to stresses in structures;

The given parameters of the steel bar are;

The width of the steel bar, W = 4.0 in.

The thickness of the steel bar, t = 1.125 in.

The formula for stress in a bar is given as follows;

The cross sectional area of bar, A = W × t = 4.0 in. × 1.125 in. = 4.5 in.²

∴ The cross sectional area of bar, A = 4.5 in.²

a) The stress in the bar for F = 32,000 lb, is given as follows;

The stress in the bar when F is 32,000 is σ = 7,111. psi ≈ 7,100 psi

b) The load P that can be supported by the bar if the axial stress must not exceed, σ = 25,000 psi is given as follows;

Therefore;

P = σ × A = 25,000 psi × 4.5 in² = 112,500 lb

For the axial stress of 25,000 psi not to be exceeded, the maximum load that can be supported by the bar, P = 112,500 lb ≈ 110,000 lb.