Let's solve the above problem with a different load and rod diameter combination as given below: Cases Load Rod Diameter Normal Stress (MPa) [KN] (mm) Guided Practice 10 9 XX 10 10 2 15 12 18 12Crane Cable Spreader Bar Support Rods casting The above figure shows two circular rods carrying a casting weighing 11.2 kN, If each rod is 12.0 mm in diameter and the two rods share the load equally, compute the stress in the rods. Solution Objective Compute the stress in the support rods. Given Casting weighs 11.2 kN. Each rod carries half the load. Rod diameter = D = 12.0 mm. Analysis Direct tensile stress is produced in each rod. Use equation: Applied force Direct normal stress = o Area of cross