Problem 2.2 - Average Normal Stress

Problem Statement

Two cylinders are stacked on top of one another and two forces are applied at the top surface and at the joint between the cylinders as shown. If L1 = 3 in., L2 = 4 in., FA = 500 lb, and FB = 200 lb, find the average normal stress in cylinder B.

Picture with two cylinders stacked on top of each other and two forces are applied at the top surface and at the joint between teh cylinders as shown. [Problem adapted from © Kurt Gramoll CC BY NC-SA 4.0]