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This document contains 13 multiple choice questions assessing knowledge of mechanics of deformable bodies. The questions cover 5 situations: [1] stress in a reinforced concrete post under axial load, [2] loads in vertical rods attached to a rigid bar, [3] shear stress in misaligned steel shafts after bolting, [4] reaction force and stress in a shaft under torque, and [5] stress and twist in a compound bronze-steel shaft under a junction torque. The correct answers are provided for each question.

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This document contains 13 multiple choice questions assessing knowledge of mechanics of deformable bodies. The questions cover 5 situations: [1] stress in a reinforced concrete post under axial load, [2] loads in vertical rods attached to a rigid bar, [3] shear stress in misaligned steel shafts after bolting, [4] reaction force and stress in a shaft under torque, and [5] stress and twist in a compound bronze-steel shaft under a junction torque. The correct answers are provided for each question.

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1ST QUIZ IN MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

Situation 1: The 250 mm x 375 mm concrete post of 3.5 m length is reinforced with a wide flange section that has an
area of 600TT. Ec = 25 GPa and Est = 200 GPa.

1. Determine the stress in the concrete if the post is subjected to an axial load of 900 kN

a. 8.42 MPa c. 6.45 MPa

b. 5.99 MPa d. 7.63 MPa

2. Determine the stress in the steel if the post is subjected to an axial load of 900 kN

a. 81.2 MPa c. 67.3 MPa

b. 71.0 MPa d. 59.4 MPa

3. Determine the decrease in length of the post

a. 1.56 mm c. 1.78 mm

b. 1.18 mm d. 1.93 mm

Situation 2: The two vertical rods attached to the light rigid bar are identical except for length. Assume that all the
connections are pinned. Before the load “W” was attached, the bar was horizontal and the rods were
stress-free.

4. Determine the load in the longer rod if W = 8 kN

a. 5.45 kN c. 2.86 kN

b. 8.57 kN d. 7.27 kN

5. Determine the load in the shorter rod if W = 8 kN

a. 2.86 kN c. 8.57 kN

b. 7.27 kN d. 5.45 kN

Situation 3: The two steel shafts each with one end built into a rigid support have flanges rigidly attached to their
free ends. The shafts are to be bolted together at their flanges. However, initially there is a 6 o mismatch
in the location of the bolt holes. Use G = 83 GPa and neglect deformations of the bolts and flanges.

6. Determine the maximum shearing stress in the 1-m long shaft after the shafts are bolted together.

a. 99.05 MPa c. 43.48 MPa

b. 108.65 MPa d. 165.14 MPa

7. Determine the maximum shearing stress in the 2-m long shaft after the shafts are bolted together.

a. 165.14 MPa c. 43.48 MPa

b. 99.05 MPa d. 108.65 MPa


Situation 4: A solid steel shaft 60 mm in diameter is subjected to torques as shown in the figure. The modulus of
rigidity of the steel G = 83 GPa.

8. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at the rigid support?

a. 1,200 N-m c. 900 N-m

b. 1,000 N-m d. 1,500 N-m

9. Which of the following most nearly gives the maximum torsional stress in the shaft?

a. 35.37 MPa c. 23.58 MPa

b. 28.29 MPa d. 21.22 MPa

10. Which of the following most nearly gives the angle of twist at the free end?

a. 1.79o c. 2.08o

b. 2.22o d. 1.90o

Situation 5: The compound shaft as shown is attached to rigid supports. It is subjected to a concentrated torque at
the junction. The length of the steel segment is 1m. Allowable Shear Stress for Bronze and Steel are 60
MPa and 80 MPa, respectively.

11. Which of the following most nearly gives the ratio of the length of the steel segment to that of the
bronze such that the materials will be stressed to their limits?

a. 1.05 c. 1.30

b. 1.42 d. 1.19

12. Which of the following most nearly gives the torsional reaction at the right support if the applied
torque at the junction is maximized?

a. 1.96 kN-m c. 2.98 kN-m

b. 3.47 kN-m d. 4.97 kN-m

13. Which of the following most nearly gives the maximum angle of twist when a = 1 m?

a. 2.90o c. 2.21o

b. 2.62o d. 2.35o

Prepared by:

Engr. Leo Gerardo S. Roxas

College of Engineering and Architecture

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