MACH 380

Assignment 1
Name: ______________________________
1.

A cantilever with a weight is shown below. If the length is 3 m, the material

is AISI 1020A steel, and the cross section is 3 cm square, what is the spring
constant? (5 marks)

2. A rod is shown below. If the original length is 3 m, the material is AISI 1020A
steel, and the cross section circular with diameter 3 cm , what is the spring
constant? (5 marks)

3. The diagram below shows a rigid bar connected by two springs. If k1 = 50

N/m, k2 = 75 N/m and F = 500 N, calculate x1 and x2. (5 marks)