A long bone is subjected to a torsion test. Assume that the inner diameter is 0.375 in. and the outer diameter is 1.25 in., both for a circular cross section. If E = 16 GPa and v = 0.325, find the largest torque that can be applied prior to yield, where σ yield = 1.25 ksi (i. e., a maximum normal stress). Humphrey, Jay D.; O’Rourke, Sherry L.. An Introduction to Biomechanics (Kindle Locations 5346-5349). Springer New York. Kindle Edition.

Afoot bridge is made as a simple deck, 4 m long, with a cross section 2 m (wide) and 20 cm thick, and made of wood. the deck is supported at the two ends. the maximum load allowable on the bridge is 10 tons, provided it is uniformly distributed on the deck. to sense this load, a strain gauge is placed at the center of the bridge and its resistance is monitored. if the sensor has a nominal resistance of 350 s2 and a gauge factor of 3.6, what is the reading of the strain gauge at maximum load? the modulus of elasticity for the wood used in the construction is 10 gpa.