Design theory and strength of material

T , See melt temperature, theorem See mathematical theorem, theoretical versus actual properties See plastics, theoretical versus actual values of. theory A unifying principle that explains a body of facts and tbe laws that are based on those facts. See atomic theory design design-failure theory design theory and strength of material empirical engineering approach versus practical approach mathematical theorem mixing theory. 

Once the allowable stresses are set, the basic design equations must be developed. The design of process equipment is based on the assumption that the material generally behaves elastic y at the design pressure and design temperature. Accordingly, most of the equations are derived from the theory of elasticity and strength of materials basis. 

Most materials scientists at an early stage in their university courses learn some elementary aspects of what is still miscalled strength of materials . This field incorporates elementary treatments of problems such as the elastic response of beams to continuous or localised loading, the distribution of torque across a shaft under torsion, or the elastic stresses in the components of a simple girder. Materials come into it only insofar as the specific elastic properties of a particular metal or timber determine the numerical values for some of the symbols in the algebraic treatment. This kind of simple theory is an example of continuum mechanics, and its derivation does not require any knowledge of the crystal structure or crystal properties of simple materials or of the microstructure of more complex materials. The specific aim is to design simple structures that will not exceed their elastic limit under load. 

Strength of material refers to the structural engineering analysis of a part to determine its strength properties. There is also the important empirical approach that is based on experience and observations rather than theory. The basic optimization design theory can be related to the systematic activity necessary, from the identification of the market/user need, to the selling of the successful product to satisfy that need. It is an activity that encompasses product, process, people, and organization. 

The mechanical behavior of metals in service can often be assumed to be that of a linear, isotropic, and elastic solid. Thus, design analysis can be based on classical strength of materials theory extensively reviewed in textbooks and literature. Practically, results may be used in the form of standard formulae, or design charts for a selected class of applications. Such uses are most appropriate to components of simple geometric shapes for which standard solutions exist, or for more shapes that are complex where they can possibly be used for initial approximate design calculations. 

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The mechanical behavior of metals in service can often be assumed to be that of a linear, isotropic, and elastic solid. Thus, design analysis can be based on classical strength of materials theory extensively reviewed in textbooks and literature. Such uses are most appropriate to... 

Timoshenko, S. R 1983. Strength of Materials, Part 1 and Part 2, 3rd ed. Reprint. Malabar, FL R. E. Krieger Publishing Co. Part 1 Elementary Theory and Problems covers the fundamentals of strength of materials, such as stress, deformation, and strain. Part 2 Advanced Theory and Problems includes later developments that are of practical importance in the fields of strength of materials, and theory of elasticity. Both books include problems and solutions. Many of the problems illustrate how to apply the theory to solve practical design problems. 

Equation 4.34 represents probably one of the most important theories in reliability (Carter, 1986). The number of load applieations defines the useful life of the eompo-nent and is of appropriate eoneern to the designer (Bury, 1974). The number of times a load is applied has an effeet on the failure rate of the equipment due to the faet that the probability of experieneing higher loads from the distribution population has inereased. Eaeh load applieation in sequenee is independent and belongs to the same load distribution and it is assumed that the material suffers no strength... 

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