Elasticity of Steel Rod: Stress, Strain and Elongation Calculations

[woolleyd.2011]

a structural steel rod has a radius of .5 inches and length of 32 in. 4000 lb force stretches along its length. modulus of elasticity is 29 x 10^6 psi.


Need to figure out stress on rod, the elongation of rod due to force, and strain on rod due to force

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The Attempt at a Solution

 

[PhanthomJay]

Forum rules require that you show some attempt at your work before we can be of assistance. What are the relevant equations for stress, elongation, and strain?