Math Problem Statement

Determine the outer (D) and inner (d) diameters of a tube under tensile stress, given an applied force N=80000 N and maximum allowable stress σ_max=100 MPa.

Solution

The image contains a calculation related to the cross-sectional area of a tube under tensile force, showing formulas and steps for determining the inner and outer diameters of the tube based on the applied force and material strength. Here's a breakdown:

  1. Formulas:

    • The diameter of the outer circle DD is given as D=λdD = \lambda d, where λ>1\lambda > 1.
    • σx=NA=N(D2d2)π\sigma_x = \frac{N}{A} = \frac{N}{(D^2 - d^2)\pi}, where NN is the applied force, AA is the area, DD is the outer diameter, and dd is the inner diameter.
    • Given:
      • N=80000NN = 80000 \, \text{N}
      • σmax=100MPa\sigma_{\text{max}} = 100 \, \text{MPa}
      • D=1.4dD = 1.4d
  2. Steps:

    • The goal is to determine both the outer diameter DD and inner diameter dd.
    • The calculation for dd starts by rearranging the stress formula σxσmax\sigma_x \leq \sigma_{\text{max}} to solve for the inner diameter.
    • Once dd is found (rounded up to 32.6 mm), the outer diameter is determined by multiplying dd by 1.4, yielding D45.7mmD \approx 45.7 \, \text{mm}.
  3. Final verification:

    • The calculation verifies that the resulting stress σx\sigma_x (99.304 MPa) is below the maximum allowable stress (100 MPa).

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Here are five related questions you might consider:

  1. What would happen if the stress σx\sigma_x exceeded the maximum allowable stress?
  2. How would the result change if λ\lambda had a different value?
  3. What is the significance of rounding up or down in mechanical design, especially for diameters?
  4. How does the applied force NN influence the choice of diameters for the tube?
  5. How could you calculate the wall thickness of the tube from the given diameters?

Tip: Always double-check unit conversions, especially in stress and force calculations, to avoid significant errors in mechanical design.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Strength of Materials
Algebra
Area Calculations
Stress Analysis

Formulas

D = λd, where λ > 1
σ_x = N / A = N / ((D^2 - d^2)π)
D = 1.4d

Theorems

Stress formula σ_x ≤ σ_max

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Engineering