How Does Stress Affect a Hollow Pipe When Force Is Uniformly Applied?

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The discussion revolves around understanding how stress is applied to a hollow pipe when a uniform force is exerted. Participants clarify that the force is not acting on "nothing," but rather on the material of the pipe, which transmits the force through molecular interactions. The average normal stress can be calculated using the formula σ = F/A, where the force is distributed over the cross-sectional area of the pipe. The conversation highlights the importance of visualizing the force application, comparing it to a thick plate pressing down on the pipe. Ultimately, the original poster gains clarity on the problem and acknowledges their understanding.
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Homework Statement
Determine the average normal stress on the cross
section. Sketch the normal stress distribution over the
cross section.
Relevant Equations
σ = F/A
Hi, I've problem thinking about this problem
isn't the force acting on "nothing"?
how can there be any stress, I'm lost!
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Is there more to the problem statement? What is that a sketch of? Is it a cylinder of one material inside a pipe of another material? Or a hollow pipe with the force applied uniformly across the top surface of the hollow pipe?
 
hollow pipe with the force applied as in the picture, that's my problem, it's not clear enought to me
 
Others may have better replies than mine, but my interpretation is that the total force shown is applied uniformly across the exposed top area of the hollow pipe. Kind of like a thick steel plate were pressing down on the top of the pipe with that total force. Can you show us your work for that situation?
 
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Mohmmad Maaitah said:
Homework Statement: Determine the average normal stress on the cross
section. Sketch the normal stress distribution over the
cross section.
Relevant Equations: σ = F/A

Hi, I've problem thinking about this problem
isn't the force acting on "nothing"?
how can there be any stress, I'm lost!
It is important not to confuse a force with its representation.
Note that the question is in reference to a specific cross section.
Nothing indicates that the compressing load is applied at that specific section.

Any load is felt by the material resisting it as a chain reaction from molecule to molecule.
The normal calculation in these cases is directed to determine what group of molecules are feeling the higher value of stress, which may or not surpass their bonding forces, leading to a failure.

 
They expect you to assume that the compression force is distributed uniformly over the cross section of inside radius 80 mm and outside radius 100 mm.
 
berkeman said:
Others may have better replies than mine, but my interpretation is that the total force shown is applied uniformly across the exposed top area of the hollow pipe. Kind of like a thick steel plate were pressing down on the top of the pipe with that total force. Can you show us your work for that situation?
I didn't do any work because expect saying "it's zero".
I got it know, thank you all!
 
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