EBK MATERIALS FOR CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTIO
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Author: ZANIEWSKI
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.43QP
Briefly discuss the variability of construction materials. Define the terms accuracy and precision when tests on materials are performed.
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TABLE P10.23
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a. Using a computer spreadsheet program, plot the stress-strain relationship.
b. Calculate the modulus of elasticity.
c. What is the failure stress?
Define the termsaccuracy and precision when tests on materials are performed.
To stretch a 200 mm long tensile test specimen (a) of steel elastically by 0.08 mm. How many loads do I need to apply? (b) What is the maximum length of this sample without plastic deformation? How long can it be extended? (The modulus of elasticity of steel is 210 GPa, yield strength 580 MPa, tensile strength 920 MPa specified as.
Chapter 1 Solutions
EBK MATERIALS FOR CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTIO
Ch. 1 - State three examples of a static load application...Ch. 1 - A material has the stressstrain behavior shown in...Ch. 1 - A tensile load of 50.000 lb is applied to a metal...Ch. 1 - A tensile load of 190 kN is applied to a round...Ch. 1 - A cylinder with a 6.0 in. diameter and 12.0 in....Ch. 1 - A metal rod with 0.5 inch diameter is subjected to...Ch. 1 - A rectangular block of aluminum 30 mm 60 mm 90...Ch. 1 - A plastic cube with a 4 in. 4 in. 4 in. is...Ch. 1 - A material has a stressstrain relationship that...Ch. 1 - On a graph, show the stressstrain relationship...
Ch. 1 - The rectangular block shown in Figure P1.11 is...Ch. 1 - The rectangular metal block shown in Figure P1.11...Ch. 1 - A cylindrical rod with a length of 380 mm and a...Ch. 1 - A cylindrical rod with a radius of 0.3 in. and a...Ch. 1 - A cylindrical rod with a diameter of 15.24 mm and...Ch. 1 - The stressstrain relationship shown in Figure...Ch. 1 - A tension test performed on a metal specimen to...Ch. 1 - An alloy has a yield strength of 41 ksi, a tensile...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.21QPCh. 1 - Figure P1.22 shows (i) elasticperfectly plastic...Ch. 1 - An elastoplastic material with strain hardening...Ch. 1 - A brace alloy rod having a cross sectional area of...Ch. 1 - A brass alloy rod having a cross sectional area of...Ch. 1 - A copper rod with a diameter of 19 mm, modulus of...Ch. 1 - A copper rod with a diameter of 0.5 in., modulus...Ch. 1 - Define the following material behavior and provide...Ch. 1 - An asphalt concrete cylindrical specimen with a...Ch. 1 - What are the differences between modulus of...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.33QPCh. 1 - A metal rod having a diameter of 10 mm is...Ch. 1 - What is the factor of safety? On what basis is its...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.36QPCh. 1 - Prob. 1.37QPCh. 1 - A steel rod, which is free to move, has a length...Ch. 1 - In Problem 1.38, if the rod is snugly fitted...Ch. 1 - A 4-m-long steel plate with a rectangular cross...Ch. 1 - Estimate the tensile strength required to prevent...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.42QPCh. 1 - Briefly discuss the variability of construction...Ch. 1 - In order to evaluate the properties of a material,...Ch. 1 - A contractor claims that the mean compressive...Ch. 1 - A contractor claims that the mean compressive...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.47QPCh. 1 - Prob. 1.48QPCh. 1 - Prob. 1.49QPCh. 1 - Briefly discuss the concept behind each of the...Ch. 1 - Referring to the dial gauge shown in Figure P1.51,...Ch. 1 - Repeat Problem 1.51 using the dial gauge shown in...Ch. 1 - Measurements should be reported to the nearest...Ch. 1 - During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in...Ch. 1 - During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in...
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