E For the conditions described in, specify the required diameter of the connecting rod if...

E For the conditions described in, specify the required diameter of the connecting rod if it is made as a solid circular cross section. Use a design factor of 4.0.

shows the proposed design for a hydraulic press used to compact solid waste. A piston at the right is capable of exerting a force of 12 500 lb through the connecting rod to the ram. The rod is straight and centrally loaded. It is made from AISI 1040 WQT 1100 steel. Compute the resulting design factor for this design.

Problem                              FIGURE  Solid waste compactor for Problems.