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a tapered column of modulus E and mass density rho varies linearly from a radius of r1 to r2 in a length L, and is hanging from its Broad end. Find the total deformation due to weight of the bar.


Rushabh Jain 7th Dec, 2019
Answer (1)
KUNAL LANJEWAR 26th Dec, 2019

Hello,

Length of Bar = L

Radius of Broad end = r1. Hence, Diameter = d1.

Radius of smaller end = r2. Hence, Diameter = d2.

Let, the force due to self weight = P

Now, consider a small element of length dx of the bar at distance x from the broad end. Hence, diameter of bar at x from broad end = d1 - ( d1 - d2 ). x / L

Let, d1 - d2 / L = k

Hence, diameter of bar at distance x = d1 - kx

So, Cross sectional area at x = π /4 x ( d1 - kx )^2

We know that,

Stress = Force / Area

Hence, Stress = P / [ π / 4 x ( d1 - kx )^2 ]

So, Stress = 4P / π ( d1 - kx )^2

Also, Stress / Strain = E

Hence, Strain = Stress / E

So, Stress = 4P / [ π ( d1 - kx )^2 ] E

Hence, Elongation of elementary length = { 4P / [ π ( d1 - kx )^2 ] E }.dx

Let, Total elongation = dL

So,  dL = lim. ( 0 to L ) ∫ { 4P / [ π ( d1 - kx )^2 ] E }.dx

Solving the above integration, we get,

dL = 4P / πEk [ ( 1/ d1 - kl ) - 1/d1 ]

Resubstituting  k = d1 - d2 / L

So, dL = 4PL / πEd2.d1

Hence, the total deformation due to the self weight of bar is 4PL / πEd1d2

Best Wishes.

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