PROBLEM 2.9

Two gage marks are placed exactly 10 in. apart on a -in.-diameter aluminum rod with E = 10.1 ? 106 psi and an ultimate strength of 16 ksi. Knowing that the distance between the gage marks is 10.009 in. after a load is applied, determine (a) the stress in the rod, (b) the factor of safety.


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