Solution to Problem 265 Thermal Stress

Problem 265
A bronze bar 3 m long with a cross sectional area of 320 mm² is placed between two rigid walls as shown in Fig. P-265. At a temperature of -20°C, the gap Δ = 2.5 mm. Find the temperature at which the compressive stress in the bar will be 35 MPa. Use α = 18.0 × 10^-6 m/(m·°C) and E = 80 GPa.
 

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