Force acting on the contact area?

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of the sectional area and angle in order to determine the force being applied to block 2 in an assembly process. The blocks are circular in shape and have different hardness values. However, there is insufficient information provided to accurately answer the question.
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Rahul Baro
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Hi, I have one doubt actually.
I have a cut section here, two blocks, on the right block you have a pressure of 300 bar acting on it. I want to calculate the force/stress on the contact area between the two blocks. I would request you to help me please.
Material - SS 316
 

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Welcome, Rahul.
You need to calculate the sectional area upon which that pressure is acting.
##F=PA##
You will also need the angle of the surfaces in contact.
 
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Lnewqban said:
Welcome, Rahul.
You need to calculate the sectional area upon which that pressure is acting.
##F=PA##
You will also need the angle of the surfaces in contact.
I am not sure about the sectional area. what should i consider it as? and how the angle will effect here ? can you please tell
 
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The only numerical value you have provided is a pressure.
But the diagram is a perpendicular section that has no area.
We need more information.

1. Is this a hydraulic seal or maybe part of an assembly process?
2. Is the section cut through part of a rectangular or a circular block?

3. What material is block 1?
4. What are the dimensions of block 1?

5. What material is block 2?
6. What are the dimensions of block 2?
7. What force is applied to block 2?
 
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The diagram does not show all the forces acting on block 1 if it is in equilibrium.
 
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Baluncore said:
The only numerical value you have provided is a pressure.
But the diagram is a perpendicular section that has no area.
We need more information.

1. Is this a hydraulic seal or maybe part of an assembly process?
2. Is the section cut through part of a rectangular or a circular block?

3. What material is block 1?
4. What are the dimensions of block 1?

5. What material is block 2?
6. What are the dimensions of block 2?
7. What force is applied to block 2?
Its a part of an assembly process.
section cut through is a part of a circular block.
Hardness of block 1 is 45 and hardness of block 2 is 35.
the diameter of block 1 is 242mm and diameter of block 2 is 170mm.
the pressure coming on block 2 is 330bar.
block 2 is stationary
 
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Chestermiller said:
The diagram does not show all the forces acting on block 1 if it is in equilibrium.
The block one is kept stationary and only a pressure of 330 bar is applied on block 2
 
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Rahul Baro said:
The block one is kept stationary and only a pressure of 330 bar is applied on block 2
Then why do you show 300 bar applied to block 1 ?

You give the pressure but not the area.
The pressure multiplied by the area will be a force.
That force will be transferred from block 1 to block 2.
Block 2 must be restrained somehow.
Block 2 cannot float in space.

If the blocks are circular, then please show a full sketch with all dimensions.

There is insufficient information to understand or answer the question.
 
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1. What is force acting on the contact area?

The force acting on the contact area is the amount of pressure or push applied to an object at the point where it makes contact with another object or surface.

2. How is the force acting on the contact area calculated?

The force acting on the contact area can be calculated by multiplying the pressure or push applied to the object by the area of contact between the two objects.

3. What factors affect the force acting on the contact area?

The force acting on the contact area can be affected by the amount of pressure or push applied, the area of contact between the objects, and the properties of the materials in contact.

4. What are some examples of force acting on the contact area?

Some examples of force acting on the contact area include a person standing on the ground, a car driving on a road, or a book resting on a table.

5. How does the force acting on the contact area impact the objects involved?

The force acting on the contact area can cause objects to move, deform, or break depending on the amount of force and the strength of the materials involved.

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