Calculate Maximum Axial Force in Aluminum Bar

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1. An Aluminum bar has the dimensions given in the attachment. if the allowable stress is 200MPa, determine the maximum axial force P allow that can be carried by the bar.

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2. allowable stress=P/A, E=deformation/L, allowable stress=L/E


3. I attempted all of hte above. I am thinking something is missing.
 

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Hi anon,
Welcome to the board.
anon00 said:
2. allowable stress=P/A
Solve for P and watch out for units. Remember that stress is simply a force transmitted through some area, analogous to presssure.