Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around calculating the shear stress for an annular plate with uniform thickness under specific loading conditions. Participants are seeking guidance on the appropriate formulas and methods to use, referencing Roark's book for relevant equations and examples.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests assistance in calculating shear stress at the inner edge of an annular plate, providing specific inputs such as outer radius, inner radius, load, and material properties.
- Another participant suggests that Roark's book contains the necessary calculations for radial stress at the fixed edge of the plate, implying that the information is available but not clearly understood by the original poster.
- A different participant notes that Roark's book primarily discusses bending moments and does not clearly address shear stress calculations.
- One reply indicates that while the formulas are complex, applying boundary conditions to the general equations in Roark's may yield a solution for the specific case.
- Another participant points to a specific section in Roark's that includes an example for calculating deflection due to shear, which may be relevant to the original poster's inquiry.
- A later reply questions whether the original poster is asking about axial shear stress at the support or maximum shear stress in the plate, suggesting the use of Mohr's circle for determining maximum shear stress.
- Concerns are raised regarding additional shear stresses not accounted for in Roark's table, and the limitations of the equations for plates with deflections exceeding half the thickness are also mentioned.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the applicability of Roark's book for calculating shear stress, with some asserting that relevant information exists while others contend that it is insufficiently detailed. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific method to calculate shear stress.
Contextual Notes
Participants highlight limitations in Roark's book regarding shear stress calculations and the conditions under which the provided equations are valid, particularly concerning deflection limits.