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Given: A force of P = 40 lb is applied (along the –z-axis) to the handle of a pipe wrench to tighten a solid shaft into its socket. Let, d = 15 in., R = 1.0 in., and L = 20 in.

Req'd: Determine the normal stress sx at Point A (x=L, y=R, z=0).

sx =  psi  (±1%)