a) Write the names of the axes and explain what they are. b) Separate the regions under the middle (blue) curve and state what each region signifies. c) Explain why the curves are different by giving an example of the type of material each curve may belong to.
Design Against Fluctuating Loads
Machine elements are subjected to varieties of loads, some components are subjected to static loads, while some machine components are subjected to fluctuating loads, whose load magnitude tends to fluctuate. The components of a machine, when rotating at a high speed, are subjected to a high degree of load, which fluctuates from a high value to a low value. For the machine elements under the action of static loads, static failure theories are applied to know the safe and hazardous working conditions and regions. However, most of the machine elements are subjected to variable or fluctuating stresses, due to the nature of load that fluctuates from high magnitude to low magnitude. Also, the nature of the loads is repetitive. For instance, shafts, bearings, cams and followers, and so on.
Design Against Fluctuating Load
Stress is defined as force per unit area. When there is localization of huge stresses in mechanical components, due to irregularities present in components and sudden changes in cross-section is known as stress concentration. For example, groves, keyways, screw threads, oil holes, splines etc. are irregularities.
a) Write the names of the axes and explain what they are.
b) Separate the regions under the middle (blue) curve and state what each region signifies.
c) Explain why the curves are different by giving an example of the type of material each curve may belong to.
d) Explain what the critical values indicated by the dashed line in the figure indicate.
e) What measures can be taken to improve the material properties described in the graphic? Briefly explain.
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