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1. Stress and Strain

Theory at a Glance (for IES, GATE, PSU)
1.1 Stress ()
When a material is subjected to an external force, a resisting force is set up within the component. The internal resistance force per unit area acting on a material or intensity of the forces distributed over a given section is called the stress at a point.

It uses original cross section area of the specimen and also known as engineering stress or conventional stress. Therefore, =
P A

P is expressed in Newton (N) and A, original area, in square meters (m2), the stress will be expresses in N/ m2. This unit is called Pascal (Pa). As Pascal is a small quantity, in practice, multiples of this unit is used. 1 kPa = 103 Pa = 103 N/ m2 1 MPa = 10 Pa = 10 N/ m = 1 N/mm 1 GPa = 109 Pa = 109 N/ m2
6 6 2 2

(kPa = Kilo Pascal) (MPa = Mega Pascal) (GPa = Giga Pascal)

Let us take an example: A rod 10 mm 10 mm cross-section is carrying an axial tensile load 10 kN. In this rod the tensile stress developed is given by P 10 kN 10103 N t ) = = = = 100N/mm2 = 100MPa ( 2 A (10 mm 10 mm ) 100 mm

The resultant of the internal forces for an axially loaded member is normal to a section cut perpendicular to the member axis. The force intensity on the shown section is defined as the normal stress.
= lim
A 0

F A

and

avg =

P A

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Tensile stress (t)

If > 0 the stress is tensile. i.e. The fibres of the component tend to elongate due to the external force. A member subjected to an external force tensile P and tensile stress distribution due to the force is shown in the given figure.

Compressive stress (c)

If < 0 the stress is compressive. i.e. The fibres of the component tend to shorten due to the external force. A member subjected to an external compressive force P and compressive stress distribution due to the force is shown in the given figure.

Shear stress ( )

When forces are transmitted from one part of a body to other, the stresses developed in a plane parallel to the applied force are the shear stress. Shear stress acts parallel to plane of interest. Forces P is
applied transversely to the member AB as shown. The corresponding internal forces act in the plane of section C and are called shearing forces. The corresponding average shear stress ( ) =
P Area

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1.2 Strain ()
The displacement per unit length (dimensionless) is known as strain.

Tensile strain ( t)

The elongation per unit length as shown in the figure is known as tensile strain. t = L/ Lo It is engineering strain or conventional strain. Here we divide the elongation to original length not actual length (Lo +

L)

Let us take an example: A rod 100 mm in original length. When we apply an axial tensile load 10 kN the final length of the rod after application of the load is 100.1 mm. So in this rod tensile strain is developed and is given by L L Lo 100.1mm 100 mm 0.1mm = = = = 0.001 (Dimensionless) Tensile (t ) = 100 mm 100 mm Lo Lo

Compressive strain ( c) If the applied force is compressive then the reduction of length per unit length is known as compressive strain. It is negative. Then c = (-L)/ Lo Let us take an example: A rod 100 mm in original length. When we apply an axial compressive load 10 kN the final length of the rod after application of the load is 99 mm. So in this rod a compressive strain is developed and is given by L L Lo 99 mm 100 mm 1mm = = = = 0.01 (Dimensionless)compressive (c ) = 100 mm 100 mm Lo Lo

Shear Strain ( ): When a force P is applied tangentially to the element shown. Its edge displaced Where to dotted the line. lateral

is

displacement of the upper face of the element relative to the lower face and L is the distance between these faces.

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( ) =

Let us take an example: A block 100 mm 100 mm base and 10 mm height. When we apply a tangential force 10 kN to the upper edge it is displaced 1 mm relative to lower face. Then the direct shear stress in the element 10 kN 10103 N = = 1 N/mm2 = 1 MPa ( ) = 100 mm100 mm 100 mm100 mm 1mm = 0.1 Dimensionless And shear strain in the element ( ) = = 10 mm

1.3 True stress and True Strain

The true stress is defined as the ratio of the load to the cross section area at any instant.

(T ) =
Where

load = (1 + ) Instantaneous area

and

is the engineering stress and engineering strain respectively.

True strain

(T ) =
Lo

L A d dl = ln = ln (1 + ) = ln o = 2ln o L A o d l

or engineering strain ( ) = e T -1 The volume of the specimen is assumed to be constant during plastic deformation. [ Ao Lo = AL ] It is valid till the neck formation.

Comparison of engineering and the true stress-strain curves shown below The true stress-strain curve is also known as the flow curve. True stress-strain curve gives a true indication of deformation characteristics because it is based on the instantaneous dimension of the specimen. In engineering stress-strain curve, stress drops down after necking since it is based on the original area.

In true stress-strain curve, the stress however increases after necking since the cross-sectional area of the specimen decreases rapidly after necking.

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The flow curve of many metals in the region of uniform plastic deformation can be expressed by the simple power law. T = K(T)n Where K is the strength coefficient n is the strain hardening exponent n = 0 perfectly plastic solid n = 1 elastic solid For most metals, 0.1< n < 0.5

Relation between the ultimate tensile strength and true stress at maximum load

The ultimate tensile strength (u ) =

Pmax Ao

The true stress at maximum load (u )T =

Pmax A

A And true strain at maximum load ()T = ln o A

or

Ao = e T A

Eliminating Pmax we get , (u )T =

Pmax Pmax Ao = = u e T A Ao A

Where Pmax = maximum force and Ao = Original cross section area A = Instantaneous cross section area
Let us take two examples: (I.) Only elongation no neck formation In the tension test of a rod shown initially it was Ao = 50 mm2 and Lo = 100 mm. After the application of load its A = 40 mm2 and L = 125 mm. Determine the true strain using changes in both length and area. Answer: First of all we have to check that does the member forms neck or not? For that check Ao Lo = AL or not? Here 50 x 100 = 40 x 125 so no neck formation is there. Therefore true strain
L

(If no neck formation occurs both area and gauge length can be used for a strain calculation.)

(T ) =
Lo

125 dl = 0.223 = ln 100 l

(T ) = ln

Ao 50 = ln = 0.223 40 A

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(II.) Elongation with neck formation A ductile material is tested such and necking occurs then the final gauge length is L=140 mm and the final minimum cross sectional area is A = 35 mm2. Though the rod shown initially it was Ao = 50 mm2 and Lo = 100 mm. Determine the true strain using changes in both length and area. Answer: First of all we have to check that does the member forms neck or not? For that check Ao Lo = AL or not? Here AoLo = 50 x 100 = 5000 mm3 and AL=35 x 140 = 4200 mm3. So neck formation is there. Note here AoLo > AL. Therefore true strain
(T ) = ln Ao 50 = ln = 0.357 35 A 140 dl = 0.336 (it is wrong) = ln 100 l

(After necking, gauge length gives error but area and diameter can be used for the calculation of true strain at fracture and before fracture also.)

But not (T ) =
Lo

1.4 Hooks law

According to Hooks law the stress is directly proportional to strain i.e. normal stress () normal strain () and shearing stress ( ) shearing strain ( ). = E and = G The co-efficient E is called the modulus of elasticity i. e i.e. its resistance to elastic strain. The co-efficient G is called the shear modulus of elasticity or modulus of rigidity.

1.5 Volumetric strain (v )

A relationship similar to that for length changes holds for three-dimensional (volume) change. For volumetric strain, (v ) , the relationship is (v ) = (V-V0)/V0 or (v ) = V/V0 =

P K

Where V is the final volume, V0 is the original volume, and V is the volume change. Volumetric strain is a ratio of values with the same units, so it also is a dimensionless quantity. V/V= volumetric strain = x +y + z = 1 +2 + 3
Dilation: The hydrostatic component of the total stress contributes to deformation by

changing the area (or volume, in three dimensions) of an object. Area or volume change

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is called dilation and is positive or negative, as the volume increases or decreases, respectively. e =
p Where p is pressure. K

1.6 Youngs modulus or Modulus of elasticity (E) =

PL = A

PL 1.7 Modulus of rigidity or Shear modulus of elasticity (G) = = = A

1.8 Bulk Modulus or Volume modulus of elasticity (K) =

p p = v R v R

1.10 Relationship between the elastic constants E, G, K,

E = 2G (1 + ) = 3K (1 2 ) =

9KG 3K + G

[VIMP]

Where K = Bulk Modulus, = Poissons Ratio, E= Youngs modulus, G= Modulus of rigidity For a linearly elastic, isotropic and homogeneous material, the number of elastic constants required to relate stress and strain is two. i.e. any two of the four must be known.

If the material is non-isotropic (i.e. anisotropic), then the elastic modulii will vary with additional stresses appearing since there is a coupling between shear stresses and normal stresses for an anisotropic material.
Let us take an example: The modulus of elasticity and rigidity of a material are 200 GPa and 80 GPa, respectively. Find all other elastic modulus. 9KG Answer: Using the relation E = 2G (1 + ) = 3K (1 2 ) = we may find all other elastic modulus 3K + G easily E E 200 Poissons Ratio ( ) : = 1 = 1 = 0.25 1+ = 2G 2G 2 80 E E 200 Bulk Modulus (K) : 3K = K = = = 133.33GPa 1 2 3 (1 2 ) 3 (1 2 0.25 )

1.11 Poissons Ratio ( )

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Transverse strain or lateral strain y = x Longitudinal strain

(Under unidirectional stress in x-direction)

Steel C.I

The theory of isotropic elasticity allows Poisson's ratios in the range from -1 to 1/2. Poisson's ratio in various materials Poisson's ratio 0.25 0.33 0.23 0.27 0.2 Material Rubber Cork Novel foam Poisson's ratio 0.48 0.5 Nearly zero negative

Material

Concrete

We use cork in a bottle as the cork easily inserted and removed, yet it also withstand the pressure from within the bottle. Cork with a Poisson's ratio of nearly zero, is ideal in this application.

1.12 For bi-axial stretching of sheet

L 1 = ln f 1 Lo1 L 2 = ln f 2 Lo 2 Lo Original length L f -Final length

Final thickness (tf) =

Initial thickness(t o ) e1 e2

1.13 Elongation

A prismatic bar loaded in tension by an axial force P

For a prismatic bar loaded in tension by an axial force P. The elongation of the bar can be determined as

PL AE

Let us take an example: A Mild Steel wire 5 mm in diameter and 1 m long. If the wire is subjected to an axial tensile load 10 kN find its extension of the rod. (E = 200 GPa) PL Answer: We know that ( ) = AE

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Here given, Force (P) = 10 kN = 10 1000N Length(L) = 1 m m2 = 1.963 105 m2 4 4 Modulous of Elasticity (E ) = 200 GPa = 200 109 N/m2 Area(A) =

d2

( 0.005 )

Therefore Elongation( ) =

(10 1000 ) 1 PL = m AE (1.963 105 ) ( 200 109 )

= 2.55 103 m = 2.55 mm

Elongation of composite body

Elongation of a bar of varying cross section A1, A2,----------,An of lengths l1, l2,--------ln respectively.

P l1 l2 l3 l + + n + E A1 A2 A3 An

Let us take an example: A composite rod is 1000 mm long, its two ends are 40 mm2 and 30 mm2 in area and length are 300 mm and 200 mm respectively. The middle portion of the rod is 20 mm2 in area and 500 mm long. If the rod is subjected to an axial tensile load of 1000 N, find its total elongation. (E = 200 GPa). Answer: Consider the following figure

Given, Load (P) =1000 N Area; (A1) = 40 mm2, A2 = 20 mm2, A3 = 30 mm2 Length; (l1) = 300 mm, l2 = 500 mm, l3 = 200 mm E = 200 GPa = 200 109 N/m2 = 200 103 N/mm2 Therefore Total extension of the rod l l Pl = 1 + 2 + 3 E A1 A2 A3 = 300 mm 500 mm 200 mm 1000 N + + 3 2 200 10 N / mm 40 mm 2 20 mm 2 30 mm 2

= 0.196mm

Elongation of a tapered body

Elongation of a tapering rod of length L due to load P at the end

4PL Ed1 d 2

(d1 and d2 are the diameters of smaller & larger ends)

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You may remember this in this way, =

PL E d1 d 2 4

i.e.

PL EA eq

Let us take an example: A round bar, of length L, tapers uniformly from small diameter d1 at one end to bigger diameter d2 at the other end. Show that the extension produced by a tensile axial load P

is ( ) =

4PL . d1 d 2 E

If d2 = 2d1, compare this extension with that of a uniform cylindrical bar having a diameter equal to the mean diameter of the tapered bar.
Answer: Consider the figure below d1 be the radius at the smaller end. Then at a X cross section XX located at a distance x from the smaller end, the value of diameter dx is equal to

d x d1 x d 2 d1 = + 2 2 L 2 2 x or d x = d1 + ( d 2 d1 ) L = d1 (1 + kx ) Where k = d 2 d1 1 L d1

We now taking a small strip of diameter 'd x 'and length 'd x 'at section XX . Elongation of this section 'd x ' length d ( ) = PL P .dx 4P .dx = = 2 2 AE d x .{d1 (1 + kx )} E E 4

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Therefore total elongation of the taper bar

= d ( ) =

x =L

x =0

Ed (1 + kx )
2 1

4P dx

4PL E d1d 2

Comparison: Case-I: Where d2 = 2d1

4PL 2PL = Ed1 2d1 Ed12 Case II: Where we use Mean diameter d +d d + 2d1 3 dm = 1 2 = 1 = d1 2 2 2 PL P .L Elongation of such bar ( II ) = = AE 3 2 d1 .E 42 16PL = 9 Ed12

Elongation ( I ) =

Extension of taper bar 2 9 = = 16 8 Extension of uniform bar 9

Elongation of a body due to its self weight

(i) Elongation of a uniform rod of length L due to its own weight W

WL = 2AE
The deformation of a bar under its own weight as compared to that when subjected to a direct axial load equal to its own weight will be half. (ii) Total extension produced in rod of length L due to its own weight per with length.

L2
2EA

(iii) Elongation of a conical bar due to its self weight

gL2
6E

WL 2 Amax E

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1.14 Structural members or machines must be designed such that the working stresses are
less than the ultimate strength of the material.
Working stress ( w ) =

y
n = =

ult
n1

n=1.5 to 2 factor of safety n1 = 2 to 3

p
n

p = Proof stress

1.15 Factor of Safety: (n) =

y or p or ult w

1.16 Thermal or Temperature stress and strain

When a material undergoes a change in temperature, it either elongates or contracts depending upon whether temperature is increased or decreased of the material. If the elongation or contraction is not restricted, i. e. free then the material does not experience any stress despite the fact that it undergoes a strain. The strain due to temperature change is called thermal strain and is expressed as,

= ( T )

Where is co-efficient of thermal expansion, a material property, and T is the change in temperature. The free expansion or contraction of materials, when restrained induces stress in the material and it is referred to as thermal stress.

t = E ( T )

Where, E = Modulus of elasticity

Thermal stress produces the same effect in the material similar to that of mechanical stress. A compressive stress will produce in the material with increase in temperature and the stress developed is tensile stress with decrease in temperature.

Let us take an example: A rod consists of two parts that are made of steel and copper as shown in figure below. The elastic modulus and coefficient of thermal expansion for steel are 200 GPa and 11.7 x10-6 per 0C

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respectively and for copper 70 GPa and 21.6 x 10-6 per 0C respectively. If the temperature of the rod is raised by 500C, determine the forces and stresses acting on the rod.

Answer: If we allow this rod to freely expand then free expansion T = ( T ) L

= (11.7 106 ) 50 500 + ( 21.6 106 ) 50 750

= 1.1025 mm ( Compressive ) But according to diagram only free expansion is 0.4 mm. Therefore restrained deflection of rod =1.1025 mm 0.4 mm = 0.7025 mm Let us assume the force required to make their elongation vanish be P which is the reaction force at the ends. PL PL = + AE Steel AE Cu P 500 P 750 + or 0.7025 = 2 2 9 9 ( 0.075 ) ( 200 10 ) ( 0.050 ) ( 70 10 ) 4 4 or P = 116.6 kN Therefore, compressive stress on steel rod P 116.6 103 Steel = = N/m2 = 26.39 MPa 2 ASteel ( 0.075 ) 4 And compressive stress on copper rod P 116.6 103 N/m2 = 59.38 MPa Cu = = 2 ACu ( 0.050 ) 4

1.17 Thermal stress on Mild steel coated with Brass

A brass rod placed within a steel tube of exactly same length. The assembly is making in such a way that elongation of the combination will be same. To calculate the stress induced in the brass rod, steel tube when the combination is raised by toC then the following analogy have to do.

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(a) Original bar before heating.

(b) Expanded position if the members are allowed to expand freely and independently after heating.

(c) Expanded position of the compound bar i.e. final position after heating.

Compatibility Equation:

Assumption:

= st + sf = Bt Bf
Equilibrium Equation:

1. L = Ls = LB 2. b > s 3. Steel Tension Brass Compression

s As = B AB

Where, = Expansion of the compound bar = AD in the above figure.

st = Free expansion of the steel tube due to temperature rise toC = s L t

= AB in the above figure.

sf = Expansion of the steel tube due to internal force developed by the unequal expansion.

= BD in the above figure.

Bt = Free expansion of the brass rod due to temperature rise toC = b L t

= AC in the above figure.

Bf = Compression of the brass rod due to internal force developed by the unequal expansion.

= BD in the above figure. And in the equilibrium equation Tensile force in the steel tube = Compressive force in the brass rod Where, s = Tensile stress developed in the steel tube.
B = Compressive stress developed in the brass rod.
As = Cross section area of the steel tube.

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AB = Cross section area of the brass rod.

Let us take an example: See the Conventional Question Answer section of this chapter and the question is Conventional Question IES-2008 and its answer.

1.18 Maximum stress and elongation due to rotation

(i) max =

2L2
8

and ( L ) =

2L3
12E

(ii) max =

2L2
2

and ( L ) =

2L3
3E

For remember: You will get (ii) by multiplying by 4 of (i)

1.18 Creep
When a member is subjected to a constant load over a long period of time it undergoes a slow permanent deformation and this is termed as creep. This is dependent on temperature. Usually at elevated temperatures creep is high.

The materials have its own different melting point; each will creep when the homologous temperature > 0.5. Homologous temp = Testing temperature > 0.5 Melting temperature

A typical creep curve shows three distinct stages with different creep rates. After an initial rapid elongation o, the creep rate decrease with time until reaching the steady state.
1) Primary creep is a period of transient creep.

The creep resistance of the material increases due to material deformation.

2) Secondary creep provides a nearly constant

creep rate. The average value of the creep rate

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during this period is called the minimum creep rate. A stage of balance between competing
strain hardening and recovery (softening) of the material. 3) Tertiary creep shows a rapid increase in the creep rate due to effectively reduced cross-

sectional area of the specimen leading to creep rupture or failure. In this stage intergranular cracking and/or formation of voids and cavities occur.
Creep rate =c1 c2

Creep strain at any time = zero time strain intercept + creep rate Time = 0 + c1 c2 t Where, c1 , c2 are constants = stress

1.19 If a load P is applied suddenly to a bar then the stress & strain induced will be double
than those obtained by an equal load applied gradually.

1.20 Stress produced by a load P in falling from height h

d = 1 + 1 +

2h , being stress & strain produced by static load P & L=length of bar. L

A 2 AEh 1 + 1 + P PL

1.21 Loads shared by the materials of a compound bar made of bars x & y due to load W,
Px = W . Py = W . Ax Ex Ax Ex + Ay E y Ay E y Ax Ex + Ay E y

1.22 Elongation of a compound bar, =

PL Ax Ex + Ay E y

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1.23 Tension Test

i) True elastic limit: based on micro-strain measurement at strains on order of 2 x 10-6. Very

low value and is related to the motion of a few hundred dislocations.

ii) Proportional limit: the highest stress at which stress is directly proportional to strain. iii) Elastic limit: is the greatest stress the material can withstand without any measurable

permanent strain after unloading. Elastic limit > proportional limit.

iv) Yield strength is the stress required to produce a small specific amount

of deformation. The offset yield strength can be determined by the stress corresponding to the intersection of the stress-strain curve and a line parallel to the elastic line offset by a strain of 0.2 or 0.1%. ( = 0.002 or 0.001)

The offset yield stress is referred to proof stress either at 0.1 or 0.5% strain used for design and specification purposes to avoid the practical difficulties of measuring the elastic limit or proportional limit.

v) Tensile strength or ultimate tensile strength (UTS) u is the maximum load Pmax divided

by the original cross-sectional area Ao of the specimen.

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Lf Lo , is chiefly influenced by uniform elongation, which is dependent on Lo

the strain-hardening capacity of the material.

vii) Reduction of Area: q =

Ao Af Ao

Reduction of area is more a measure of the deformation required to produce failure and its chief contribution results from the necking process. Because of the complicated state of stress state in the neck, values of reduction of area are dependent on specimen geometry, and deformation behaviour, and they should not be taken as true material properties.

RA is the most structure-sensitive ductility parameter and is useful in detecting quality changes in the materials.

viii) Stress-strain response

1.24 Elastic strain and Plastic strain

The strain present in the material after unloading is called the residual strain or plastic strain and the strain disappears during unloading is termed as recoverable or elastic strain. Equation of the straight line CB is given by

=total E Plastic E =Elastic E

Carefully observe the following figures and understand which one is Elastic strain and which one is Plastic strain

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Let us take an example: A 10 mm diameter tensile specimen has a 50 mm gauge length. The load corresponding to the 0.2% offset is 55 kN and the maximum load is 70 kN. Fracture occurs at 60 kN. The diameter after fracture is 8 mm and the gauge length at fracture is 65 mm. Calculate the following properties of the material from the tension test. (i) % Elongation (ii) Reduction of Area (RA) % (iii) Tensile strength or ultimate tensile strength (UTS) (iv) Yield strength (v) Fracture strength (vi) If E = 200 GPa, the elastic recoverable strain at maximum load (vii) If the elongation at maximum load (the uniform elongation) is 20%, what is the plastic strain at maximum load? Answer: Given, Original area ( A0 ) =

4 Original gauge length (L0) = 50 mm Gauge length at fracture (L) = 65 mm Therefore

(i) % Elongation =

Area at fracture ( Af ) =

( 0.010 ) m2 = 7.854 105 m2

2

( 0.008 ) m2 = 5.027 105 m2

2

L L0 65 50 100% = 100 = 30% L0 50 A A 7.854 5.027 100% = 36% (ii) Reduction of area (RA) = q = 0 f 100% = 7.854 A0
(iii) Tensile strength or Ultimate tensile strength (UTS), u = (iv) Yield strength ( y ) =

Pmax 70 103 = N/m2 = 891 MPa Ao 7.854 105

Py Ao

55 103 N/m2 = 700 MPa 7.854 105

(v) Fracture strength ( F ) =

PFracture 60 103 = N/m2 = 764MPa 5 Ao 7.854 10

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(vi) Elastic recoverable strain at maximum load ( E ) = (vii) Plastic strain ( P ) = total

Pmax / Ao 891 106 = = 0.0045 E 200 109 E = 0.2000 0.0045 = 0.1955

1.25 Elasticity
This is the property of a material to regain its original shape after deformation when the external forces are removed. When the material is in elastic region the strain disappears completely after removal of the load, The stress-strain relationship in elastic region need not be linear and can be non-linear (example rubber). The maximum stress value below which the strain is fully recoverable is called the elastic limit. It is represented by point A in figure. All materials are elastic to some extent but the degree varies, for example, both mild steel and rubber are elastic materials but steel is more elastic than rubber.

1.26 Plasticity
When the stress in the material exceeds the elastic limit, the material enters into plastic phase where the strain can no longer be completely removed. Under plastic conditions materials ideally deform without any increase in stress. A typical stress strain diagram for an elastic-perfectly plastic material is shown in the figure. Mises-Henky criterion gives a good starting point for plasticity analysis.

1.27 Strain hardening

If the material is reloaded from point C, it will follow the previous unloading path and line CB becomes its new elastic region with elastic limit defined by point B. Though the new elastic region CB resembles that of the initial elastic region OA, the internal structure of the material in

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the

new

state

has

changed.

The

change

in

the

microstructure of the material is clear from the fact that the ductility of the material has come down due to strain hardening. When the material is reloaded, it follows the same path as that of a virgin material and fails on reaching the ultimate strength which remains unaltered due to the intermediate loading and unloading process.

1.28 Stress reversal and stress-strain hysteresis loop

We know that fatigue failure begins at a local discontinuity and when the stress at the discontinuity exceeds elastic limit there is plastic strain. The cyclic plastic strain results crack propagation and fracture. When we plot the experimental data with reversed loading and the true stress strain hysteresis loops is found as shown below.

True stress-strain plot with a number of stress reversals Due to cyclic strain the elastic limit increases for annealed steel and decreases for cold drawn steel.

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Stress and Strain

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Here the stress range is . p and e are the plastic and elastic strain ranges, the total strain range being . Considering that the total strain amplitude can be given as = p+ e

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Riveted and Welded Joint

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