A load of 13 kN is applied through a pin connection and a sq…

A load of 13 kN is applied through a pin connection and a square bearing plate to the end of a beam that has a rectangular cross section. The base of the beam’s cross section is 72 mm and the height is 160 mm. The size of the bearing plate is 92 mm. Determine the bearing stress between the plate and the beam.

A load of 15 kN is applied through a pin connection and a sq…

A load of 15 kN is applied through a pin connection and a square bearing plate to the end of a beam that has a rectangular cross section. The base of the beam’s cross section is 74 mm and the height is 140 mm. The size of the bearing plate is 94 mm. Determine the bearing stress between the plate and the beam.

Three rubber bands are shown before and after being stretche…

Three rubber bands are shown before and after being stretched. Before stretching, bands A, B and C have lengths of 75 mm, 115 mm, and 150 mm, respectively. After stretching, band A has a length of 90 mm, while bands B and C each have a length of 180 mm. Determine the maximum normal strain in the bands.