Question

The concrete post (Ec = 3.6 × 106 psi and αc = 5.5 × 10-6/°F) is reinforced with six steel bars, each of 78-in. diameter (Es = 29 × 106 psi and αs = 6.5 × 10-6/°F). Determine the normal stresses induced in the steel and in the concrete by a temperature rise of 80°F.

Answer 1

Answer:

the normal stress induced by  the concrete post $\sigma_c = 67.26 psi$

the normal stress induced by the steel $\sigma_s = - 1795.84 psi$

Explanation:

Given that:

Modulus for elasticity for concrete post $E_c$ = $3.6 *10^6$ psi

Thermal coefficient for concrete post  $\alpha _c$ = $5.5 *10^{-6}/^0F$

Modulus for elasticity of steel bar $E_s$ = $29*10^6psi$

Thermal coefficient of steel bar $\alpha _2$ = $6.5*10^{-6}/^0F$

Change in temperature ΔT = 80°F

Diameter of the steel rood = 7/8-in

Area of the steel rod $A_s$ = $6(\frac{ \pi}{4} )(d_s)^2$

= $6(\frac{ \pi}{4} )(\frac{7}{8} )^2$

= 3.61 in²

Area of concrete parts $A_c$ = (10)(10) - $A_s$

= (100 - 3.61) in²

= 96.39 in²

The total strain developed in the concrete post can be expressed as:

= $[\frac{1}{E_cA_c}+\frac{1}{E_sA_s}]P=(\alpha_s-\alpha_c)(\delta T)$

= $[\frac{1}{(3.6*10^6)(96.39)}+\frac{1}{(29*10^6)(3.61)}]P=(6.5*10^{-6}-5.5*10^{-6})(80)$

= $[(2.88*10^{-9}) +(9.55*10^{-9}]P = 8.0*10^{-5}$

= $1.234*10^{-8}P = 8.0*10^{-5}$

$P = \frac {8.0*10^{-5}}{1.234*10^{-8}}$

P = 6482.98 lb

Since, the normal stress in concrete is induced as a result of temperature rise; we have the expression :

$\sigma_c =\frac{P}{A_c}$

$\sigma_c = \frac{6482.98}{96.39}$

$\sigma_c = 67.26 psi$

Thus, the normal stress induced by  the concrete post $\sigma_c = 67.26 psi$

Also; the normal stress in the steel bars  induced as a result of temperature rise is as follows:

$\sigma_s = \frac{-P}{A_s}$

$\sigma_s =\frac{-6482.98}{3.61}$

$\sigma_s = - 1795.84 psi$

Thus, the normal stress induced by the steel $\sigma_s = - 1795.84 psi$