1. A steel section of length L sits on an 8" x 8" bearing plate. The bearing plate is perfectly rigid and sits on a 15 in x 15 in x 4 foot high concrete block which is fixed at the base. The system supports an axial load of P. A. Determine the normal stress in the steel. B. Determine the normal stress in the concrete. C. How much did the entire system shorten (Hint: the plate is perfectly rigid so it does not deform- just pretend it isn't there.) 15 in. Concrete 4 ft. 15 in. 8 in. Top View 8 in. Given: P = 250 kips L=12 ft. d₁= 1 in. d₂ = 4 in. Esteel 30,000 ksi Econcrete = 4,000 ksi
1. A steel section of length L sits on an 8" x 8" bearing plate. The bearing plate is perfectly rigid and sits on a 15 in x 15 in x 4 foot high concrete block which is fixed at the base. The system supports an axial load of P. A. Determine the normal stress in the steel. B. Determine the normal stress in the concrete. C. How much did the entire system shorten (Hint: the plate is perfectly rigid so it does not deform- just pretend it isn't there.) 15 in. Concrete 4 ft. 15 in. 8 in. Top View 8 in. Given: P = 250 kips L=12 ft. d₁= 1 in. d₂ = 4 in. Esteel 30,000 ksi Econcrete = 4,000 ksi
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Transcribed Image Text:1. A steel section of length L sits on an 8" x 8" bearing plate. The bearing plate is perfectly
rigid and sits on a 15 in x 15 in x 4 foot high concrete block which is fixed at the base.
The system supports an axial load of P.
A. Determine the normal stress in the steel.
B. Determine the normal stress in the concrete.
C. How much did the entire system shorten (Hint: the plate is perfectly rigid so it
does not deform-just pretend it isn't there.)
15 in.
Concrete
4 ft.
15 in.
8 in.
Top View
8 in.
Given:
P = 250 kips
L = 12 ft.
d₁= 1 in.
d₂ = 4 in.
Esteel = 30,000 ksi
Econcrete = 4,000 ksi
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