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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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A load of P = 2.6 kips is applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of a rectangular structural tube. The cross-sectional dimensions of the structural tube are given. If a = 25 in., b = 3.7 in., c = 2.375 in., d = 5.3 in., and t = 0.250 in., calculate the normal stresses (positive if tensile and negative if compressive) produced at points H and K.

Learn how to calculate normal stresses at specific points in a rectangular structural tube under a 2.6 kip load. This problem involves axial and bending stress calculations, moment of inertia, and cross-sectional properties. Given dimensions are a = 25 in., b = 3.7 in., c = 2.375 in., d = 5.3 in., and t = 0.250 in.

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