Practice Applications (5) - Failure Theories - Machine Element and System Design
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Question 1 Easy

What is one application of failure theories in the automotive industry?

💡 Hint: Think about critical engine components.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of load that machine components may be subjected to.

💡 Hint: Consider different forces acting on structures.

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Question 1

What type of load causes a crankshaft to fail under torsion?

Bending Load
Axial Load
Torsional Load

💡 Hint: Think about which load acts around a rotational axis.

Question 2

Do failure theories apply to biomedical implants?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of implant safety in surgery.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A crankshaft in an engine is designed to operate under a maximum shear stress of 200 MPa. If the maximum torsional load applied is 400 Nm, determine whether the design is safe using Tresca's theory.

💡 Hint: Use the formula for shear stress tau = Torque/Area of the shaft.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a tapered beam for a biomedical implant that can endure 300 N of compressive load. Describe how to apply failure theories in your design choices.

💡 Hint: Consider both static and dynamic loading conditions during patient activities.

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