In: Mechanical Engineering
A cylindrical specimen of aluminum having a diameter of 0.75 inches and a length of 8 inches is deformed elastically in tension with a force of 11,000 lb. Assume the following properties: Modulus of Elasticity: 10 Mpsi; Yield Strength: 40 kpsi; Tensile Strenght: 50 kpsi; Percent Elongation: 17; Poisson's Ratio: .33 Determine the following: (a) The amount by which this specimen will elongate in the direction of the applied stress (b) The change in diameter of the specimen. Will the diameter increase or decrease?