The rigid, horizontal slab is attached to two identical copper rods. There is a gap ∆ = 0.18 mm between the middle bar, which is made of aluminum, and the slab. Neglecting the mass of the slab, calculate the stress in each rod when the temperature in the assembly is increased by 60 oC. Use the following data

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The rigid, horizontal slab is attached to two identical copper rods. There is a gap ∆ = 0.18 mm between the middle bar, which is made of aluminum, and the slab. Neglecting the mass of the slab, calculate the stress in each rod when the temperature in the assembly is increased by 60 oC. Use the following data:

 

 

A (mm²)
a (/°C)
E (GPa)
16.8 x 10-6
23.1 x 10-6
Each copper rod
500
120
Aluminum rod
400
70
Copper
Aluminum
Copper
-750 mm-
Transcribed Image Text:A (mm²) a (/°C) E (GPa) 16.8 x 10-6 23.1 x 10-6 Each copper rod 500 120 Aluminum rod 400 70 Copper Aluminum Copper -750 mm-
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