(a)
The new arm radius.
(a)
Answer to Problem 8.3P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The radius of [resent control arm is
The length of the present control arm is
The maximum control force exerted on the arm is
The least ductility provided to sufficient fracture is
Formula used:
The expression for the weight of the material is given by
Here,
The expression for the new area is given as,
Here,
The expression for arm radius is given as
Here,
Calculation:
The weight of material is calculated as,
Substitute
The new area is calculated as,
Substitute
The arm radius is calculated as,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the new arm radius is
(b)
The weight reduction that is provided by the new steel.
(b)
Answer to Problem 8.3P
Areduction of
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for new weight of the material is given by,
Here,
Calculation:
The weight of the material is calculated as,
Substitute
The weight saving is calculated as,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the weight reduction that is provided by this new steel is
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Materials Science And Engineering Properties
- Materials Science And Engineering PropertiesCivil EngineeringISBN:9781111988609Author:Charles GilmorePublisher:Cengage Learning