Chapter 3, Problem 1RQ

To determine

What are the three categories of static stresses that the material would be subjected?

Explanation of Solution

The three categories of static stresses are,

• Tensile stress
• Shear stress
• Compressive stress

Tensile stress:

Tensile stress arises when the component elongates when it is subjected to an external force. It increases the length of the material along the direction of external force.

Shear stress:

Shear stress arises when the external force is given parallel to the component’s cross-section. It changes the cross-sectional area of the component.

Compressive stress:

Compressive arises occurs when the component compresses when it is subjected to the external force.