Question 2

The figure above shows two possible configurations for a thin-wall section, with A having the triangle pointing outwards and B having the triangle pointing inwards. Determine the percentage strength reduction for configuration B compared to A.

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Step 1:
Calculate mean enclosed area A_m

Step 1:
Calculate mean enclosed area A_m

Thin-Walled Tubes with Closed Cross-Sections solution step 1

Step 2:
Determine the % strength reduction

Step 2:
Determine the % strength reduction

Thin-Walled Tubes with Closed Cross-Sections solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Thin-Walled Tubes with Closed Cross-Sections formula

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Question 2

Question 2

Step 1: Calculate mean enclosed area Am Step 1: Calculate mean enclosed area Am

Step 2: Determine the % strength reduction Step 2: Determine the % strength reduction

Useful formula: Useful formula:

Step 1:
Calculate mean enclosed area A_m

Step 1:
Calculate mean enclosed area A_m

Step 2:
Determine the % strength reduction

Step 2:
Determine the % strength reduction

Useful formula:

Useful formula: