To determine the normal stresses at points $H$ and $K$ in the structural tube, we need to calculate both the axial stress due to the applied force $P$ and the bending stress resulting from the moment generated by the eccentricity $c$ of the load.

Given dataTo determine the normal stresses at points $H$ and $K$ in the structural tube, we need to calculate both the axial stress due to the applied force $P$ and the bending stress resulting from the moment generated by the eccentricity $c$ of the load.

Given

• Load, $P = 2.6 \text{ kips} = 2600 \text{ lbs}$
• $a = 25$ in., $b = 3.7$ in., $c = 2.375$ in., $d = 5.3$ in., and $t = 0.250$ in.

Steps to Solution

1. Determine the Cross-Sectional Properties:

   • Calculate the area moment of inertia about the $z$-axis ($I_z$) for the rectangular tube.
   • The formula for the moment of inertia $I_z$ for a rectangular tube with outer dimensions $b \times d$ and wall thickness $t$ is: $I_z = \frac{1}{12} (b \cdot d^3 - (b - 2t) \cdot (d - 2t)^3)$
   • Substitute $b = 3.7$ in., $d = 5.3$ in., and $t = 0.250$ in. to find $I_z$.

2. Calculate the Axial Stress $\sigma_{\text{axial}}$:

   • Axial stress $\sigma_{\text{axial}}$ is uniform across the cross-section and is given by: $\sigma_{\text{axial}} = \frac{P}{A}$
   • The cross-sectional area $A$ of the tube is: $A = b \cdot d - (b - 2t) \cdot (d - 2t)$
   • Calculate $A$ and then determine $\sigma_{\text{axial}}$.

3. Calculate the Moment and Resulting Bending Stress $\sigma_{\text{bending}}$:

   • The moment $M$ about the $z$-axis due to the eccentric load is: $M = P \cdot c$
   • The bending stress $\sigma_{\text{bending}}$ at a distance $y$ from the neutral axis is: $\sigma_{\text{bending}} = \frac{M \cdot y}{I_z}$
   • For point $H$, $y = \frac{d}{2}$, and for point $K$, $y = -\frac{d}{2}$.

4. Calculate Total Normal Stresses at Points $H$ and $K$:

   • The total normal stress at each point is the sum of the axial and bending stresses: $\sigma_H = \sigma_{\text{axial}} + \sigma_{\text{bending}}$ $\sigma_K = \sigma_{\text{axial}} - \sigma_{\text{bending}}$

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