Stress and Strain: Understanding Axial Loading

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The discussion focuses on the concept of stress in axial loading as studied in mechanics of solids, specifically referencing the textbook by Popov. The user questions how stress can vary along the length of a rod under a uniform axial load, given that stress is defined as Force/Area. The response seeks clarification on the user's understanding and requests a specific page reference from Popov to address the confusion regarding stress variation along the rod's length.

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Im currently studying a course on the mechanics of solids..the reference book i use is by Popov..But i can't completely understand the concept of stress in an axial loading.Like for instance.

If a weight W acts on a rod(ignore the rod's weight),stress will vary point to point along the length..Since stress is Force/area..Assuming a uniform force distribution,Any point in any cross sectional plane will have the same stress depending on the plane's orientation with the axis of the rod.But i read that this stress varies with length.But if we consider planes parallel to each other(along the length),the areas will be same,How and Why does stress vary??the only way it would vary is if the force W varies along the length.I don't know how it happens..

please help

thanks
 
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The situation you are describing is not clear. Can you provide a page reference in Popov where this discussion takes place?
 

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