Mechanical Failure of a Truncated Cone

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Start date Jul 19, 2010
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To calculate the failure point of a truncated cone under uniaxial stress, key data needed includes the material properties, such as yield strength and tensile strength, as well as geometric dimensions like height and base radius. The applied stress must be converted into appropriate units, such as pounds per square inch or kilopascals, to ensure accurate calculations. Understanding the load distribution and potential stress concentrations is also crucial. The discussion emphasizes the importance of material selection, particularly since the cone is likely made of plastic, which has different failure characteristics compared to metals. Accurate calculations will help determine the cone's structural integrity under a downward force of approximately 30 tonnes.

Jul 19, 2010

DougieB39

What data do you need to calculate the failure point of a truncated cone when it is under uniaxial stress acting downward on the cone? The cone will be under stresses of roughly 30 tonnes and probably constructed of plastic.

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Jul 26, 2010

CFDFEAGURU

What are you trying to do? Stress is in units of lbs/in^2, kPa, etc. 30 tonnes is a force.

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