Solution Technique - Axial Members

1. List "givens"
2. Statics
   • FBD
   • ΣF_x
   • ΣF_y
   • ΣM
3. Stresses
   • σ = N/A = σ_max / FS
   • τ = V/A = τ_max / FS
4. Deflections
   • δ = NL/EA
   • use positive N for tension and negative N for compression

Solution Technique - Statically Indeterminate Structures

1. List "givens"
2. Statics
   • FBD
   • ΣF_x
   • ΣF_y
   • ΣM
3. Compatibility
4. Deflections
   • δ = NL/EA
   • use positive N for tension and negative N for compression
5. Stresses
   • σ = N/A = σ_max / FS
   • τ = V/A = τ_max / FS

Solution Technique - Thermal Stress in Axial Members

1. List "givens"
2. Statics
   • FBD
   • ΣF_x
   • ΣF_y
   • ΣM
3. Compatibility
4. Deflections
   • δ = NL/EA + αΔTL
   • use positive N for tension and negative N for compression
   • use positive ΔT for temp. increase and negative ΔT for temp. decrease
5. Stresses
   • σ = N/A = σ_max / FS
   • τ = V/A = τ_max / FS