PSP 04 Mechanical Properties; Allowable Stress Design (not graded; infinite attempts allowed)

PSP stands for Problem-Solving Practice.

PSP 04 includes hints and answers for Problems 27*, 53, 59, and 127** from Chapter 3 of the Vable textbook. *Problem 27 is optional, because percent change in volume will not be assessed in this course. **Problem 127 includes thermal effects, which will be assessed on Exam 2, so you may wait until after Exam 1 to solve Problem 127.

You may solve these problems and check your answers in Appendix F. Alternatively, you may use this ungraded learning activity for hints and to check your work at checkpoints throughout your solution process. You may leave and return to this learning activity as many times as you wish.

You may complete this assignment any time prior to the first exam, but I recommend completing Problems 53 and 59 by Monday, February 6 to stay on pace with the course. The recommended problems are not collected or graded. If you have questions about the problem statement or the solution process, just take a photo of your work and email it to me or bring it to class. I'm happy to look through your solutions and provide feedback! :)