Question 2.6.13: A grade 30 gray cast iron is subjected to a load F applied t...

A grade 30 gray cast iron is subjected to a load F applied to a 1 by \frac{3}{8}-in cross-section link with a \frac{1}{4}-in-diameter hole drilled in the center as depicted in Fig. 6–31a. The surfaces are machined.

In the neighborhood of the hole, what is the factor of safety guarding against failure under the following conditions:
(a) The load F = 1000   lbf tensile, steady.
(b) The load is 1000 lbf repeatedly applied.
(c) The load fluctuates between −1000 lbf and 300 lbf without column action.
Use the Smith-Dolan fatigue locus.

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Some preparatory work is needed. From Table A–24,

Table A–24
Mechanical Properties of Three Non-Steel Metals (a) Typical Properties of Gray Cast Iron [The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) numbering system for gray cast iron is such that the numbers correspond to the minimum tensile strength in kpsi. Thus an ASTM No. 20 cast iron has a minimum tensile strength of 20 kpsi. Note particularly that the tabulations are typical of several heats.]
Fatigue
Shear Stress-
Tensile Compressive Modulus Modulus of Endurance Brinell Concentration
ASTM Strength Strength of Rupture Elasticity, Mpsi Limit* Hardness Factor
Number S_{ut}, kpsi S_{uc}, kpsi S_{su}, kpsi Tension^† Torsion S_e, kpsi H_B K_f
20 22 83 26 9.6–14 3.9–5.6 10 156 1
25 26 97 32 11.5–14.8 4.6–6.0 11.5 174 1.05
30 31 109 40 13–16.4 5.2–6.6 14 201 1.1
35 36.5 124 48.5 14.5–17.2 5.8–6.9 16 212 1.15
40 42.5 140 57 16-20 6.4-7.8 18.5 235 1.25
50 52.5 164 73 18.8-22.8 7.2-8.0 21.5 262 1.35
60 62.5 187.5 88.5 20.4 23.5 24.5 30.2 1.5

S_{ut}= 31 \ kpsi \, \ S_{uc}= 109 \ kpsi / ,k_ak_bS'_e= 14 \ kpsi.

Since k_c for axial loading is 0.9, then S_e= \left(k_ak_bS'_e\right) k_c=14\left(0.9\right) =12.6 kpsi

From Table A–15–1,

Table A–15  Charts of Theoretical Stress-Concentration Factors K*
Figure A–15–1 Bar in tension or simple compression with a transverse hole.
\sigma_0= {F}/{A} \ , \ where \ A = \left(w − d\right) \ t   and t  is the thickness.

A=t\left(\omega -d\right) =0.375\left(1-1.25\right) =0.281 \ in^2 \ , \ {d}/{\omega }={0.25}/{1}=0.25 \ , \ and \ K_t=2.45.

The notch sensitivity for cast iron is 0.20 (see p. 296), so

K_f=1+q\left(K_t-1\right) =1+0.20\left(2.45-1\right) =1.29

 

(a) \sigma _a=\frac{K_fF_a}{A} =\frac{1.29\left(0\right) }{0.281} =0        \sigma _m=\frac{K_fF_m}{A} =\frac{1.29\left(1000\right) }{0.281}\left(10^{-3}\right) =4.59

and

 

n=\frac{S_{ut}}{\sigma _m} =\frac{31.0}{4.59} =6.75

 

(b)  F_a=F_m=\frac{F}{2} =\frac{1000}{2} =500 lbf

 

\sigma _a=\sigma _m=\frac{K_fF_a}{A} =\frac{1.29\left(500\right) }{0.281} (10^{-3})=2.30 lbf

 

r=\frac{\sigma _a}{\sigma _m} =1

 

From Eq. (6–52),

 

S_a= \frac{rS_{ut}+S_e}{2} \left[-1+\sqrt{1+\frac{4rS_{ut}S_e}{\left(rS_{ut}+S_e\right)^2 } } \right]

 

S_a=\frac{\left(1\right)31+12.6 }{2} \left[-1+\sqrt{1+\frac{4\left(1\right)31\left(12.6\right) }{\left[\left(1\right)31+12.6 \right]^2 } } \right] =7.63 kpsi

 

n=\frac{S_a}{\sigma _a} =\frac{7.63}{2.30} =3.32

 

(c)  F_a=\frac{1}{2} \left|300-\left(-1000\right) \right| =650 ibf

 

\sigma _a=\frac{1.29\left(650\right) }{0.281} \left(10^{-3}\right) =2.98kspi

 

F_m=\frac{1}{2} \left[300+\left(-1000\right) \right] =-350 ibf

 

\sigma _m=\frac{1.29\left(-350\right) }{0.281} \left(10^{-3}\right) =-1.61 kpsi

 

\frac{\sigma _a}{\sigma _m} =\frac{3.0}{-1.61} =1.86

 

From Eq. (6–53)

S_a=S_e+\left(\frac{S_e}{S{ut}}-1 \right) S_m \ \ \ -S{ut} \leq S_m \leq0(for cast iron)

 S_{a}=S_{e}+\left(S_{e} / S_{u t}-1\right) S_{m} \text { and } S_{m}=S_{a} / r \text {. It follows that }

S_a=\frac{S_e}{1-\frac{1}{r}\left(\frac{S_e}{S_{ut}-1} \right) } =\frac{12.6}{1-\frac{1}{-1.86}\left(\frac{12.6}{31}-1 \right) } =18.5 kpsi

 

n=\frac{S_a}{\sigma _a} =\frac{18.5}{2.98} =6.20

 

Figure 6–31b shows the portion of the designer’s fatigue diagram that was constructed.

6-31 b

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