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Department of Civil Engineering

Solid Mechanics Assignment-2
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Department of Civil Engineering
Solid Mechanics Assignment-2
Submission last date - 27/8/2024
Question
Extend the terms Elasticity and plasticity.
A rod, which tapers uniformly from 40 mm diameter to 20 mm diameter in a length of
400 mm is subjected to an axial load of 5000 N. If E = 2.1x10^5 N/mm^2. Find the
extension of the rod.
Illustrate the terms strain with example.
Extend the terms Ductility and strength.

Find the modulus of elasticity for a rod, which tapers uniformly from 30 mm to 15 mm
diameter in a length of 350 mm. The rod is subjected to an axial load of 5.5 kN and
extension of the rod is 0.025 mm.
Summarize the term principle of superposition.
Illustrate the terms stress with example.

A rectangular bar made of steel is 2.8 m long and 15 mm thick. The rod is subjected to an
axial tensile load of 40 kN. The width of the rod varies from 75 mm at one end to 30 mm
at the other. Find the ectension of the rod if E = 2 x10^5 N/mm^2.

The extension in a rectangular steel bar of length 400 mm and thickness 10 mm, is found
to be 0.21 mm. The bar tapers uniformly in width from 100 mm to 50 mm. If E for the bar
2.1x10^5 N/mm^2, Determine the axial load on the bar.
Illustrate the terms Bulk Modulus.

A rod is 2 m long at a temperature od 10 degrees. Find the expansion of the rod, when the
temparature is raised to 80 degress.If this expansion is prevented, find the stress induced
in the material of the rod. Take E=1x10^5 MN/m^2 and α = 0.000012 per degree
centigrade.
Identify the Relationship between stress and strain for 2D system.
Outline the principles of Hooke’s Law and Modulus of Elasticity.
Summarize the term poission's ratio.
An axial pull of 60 kN is suddenly applied to a steel rod 50 mmin diameter ans 4 m long.
Find the work done and maximum instantaneous elongation. Take E = 2.06 x10^5
N/mm^2.
Identify the Relationship between stress and strain for 3D system.
Illustrate the thermal stresses in a solid.

A bar 4 m long and 6 cm diameter hangs vertically and has a collar securely attached at
the lower end. Find the maxium stress induced when i. a weight of 300 kg falls 10 cm on
the collar. ii.a weight of 3000 kg falls 1 cm on the collar.
Build the analysis of bars of composite sections..
outline the Impact loading for solid bars.
Explain different types of stress.
Explain different kind of strain.
Summarize the term lateral strain.
outline the gradual and sudden loading for solid bars.

Detremine the change in length, breadth and thickness of a steel bar which is 4 mlong, 30
mm wide and 20 mm thickand is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction of its
length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.

Detremine the volumetric strain and find the volume of steel bar, a steel bar which is 4
mlong, 30 mm wide and 20 mm thickand is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the
direction of its length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
Illustrate the stress - strain curve for Ductile material.

Determine the value of Young's modulus and Poinsson's ratio of a metallic bar of length
30 cm, breadth 4 cm and depth 4 cm when the bar is subjected to an axial compressive
load of 400 kN. The decrease in length is given as 0.075 cm and increase in breadth is
0.003 cm.

A steel bear 300 mm long, 50 mm wide and 40 mm thick is subjected to a pull of 300 kN
in the direction of its length. Determine the changes in volume. Take E = 2x10^5
N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
Illustrate the stress - strain curve for Brittle material.
Explain volumetric strain of a rectangular bar which is subjected to an axial load P in the
direction of its length.

A steel rod 5 m long and 30 mm in diameter is subjected to an axial tensile load of 50 kN.
Determine the change in length, diameter and volume of the rod. Take E = 2x10^5
N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.25.
Determine volumetric strain of a Cylindrical rod.
Build the analysis of bars of varying sections.
An axial pull of 35000 N is acting on a bar consisting of three lengths as shown in figure.
If E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2, Determine: stress in each section and total extension of the bar.

A member formed by connecting a steel bar to an aluminium bar is shown in figure.

Assuming that the bars are prevented from buckling sideways, calculate the magnitude of
force P that will cause the total length of the member to decrease 0.25 mm. The values of
elastic modulus for steel and aluminium are 2.1 x 10^5 N/mm^2 and 7 x 10^4 N/mm^2
respectively.

The bar shown in figure is subjected to a tensile load of 160 kN. If the stress in the middle
portion is limitted to 150 N/mm^2, determine the diameter of the middle portion. Find
also the length of the middle portion if the total elongation of the bar is to be 0.2 mm. E =
2.1x10^5 N/mm^2.

A brass bar, having cross-sectional area of 1000 mm^2, is subjected to axial forces as
shown in figure. Find the total elongation of the bar. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2.
A member ABCD is subjected to point loads P1, P2, P3 and P4 as shown in figure.
Calculate the force P2 necessary for equilibtium, if P1 = 45 kN, P3 =450 kN and P4 = 130
kN. Determine the total elongation of the member, asuming the modulus of elasticity to be
2.1x10^5 N/mm^2.

A tensile load of 40 kN is acting on a rod of diameter 40 mm and of length of 4 m. A bore

of diameter 20 mm is made on the rod. To what length the rod should be bored so that the
total extension will increase 30%under the same tensile load. Take E = 2.1x10^5
N/mm^2.
Build the analysis of uniformly tapering circular rod.
Build the analysis of uniformly tapering rectangular bar.

A steel rod of 3 cm diameter is enclosed centrally in a hollow copper tube of external

diameter 5 cm and internal diameter of 4 cm. The composite bar is then subjected to an
axial pull of 45000 N. If the length of each bar is equal to 15 cm deteremine: the stresses
in the rod and tube, and Load carried by each bar.
Contrast the different types of Beams.
Summarize the shear force and bending moment diagram.

A steel flat 10 cm wide and 2 cm thick is bent into a circular arc of 50 meters radius. Find
the maximum intensity of stress induced. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a point load
at the free end.
A cantilevr of length 2 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/m run over a length
of 1.5 m from the free end. Draw the shear force bending moment diagrams for the
cantilever.

A cantilever of length 4 m carries a gradually varying load, zero at the free end to 2 kN/m
at the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
Construct the sign conventions for shear force and bending moment with example.

A cantilever of length 2 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kN/m run over the
whole length and a point load of 2 kN at a distance of 0.5 m from the free end. Draw the
S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
Contrast the different types of Loads.
show Relations between load, shear force and bending moment.

A floor has to carry a load of 8 kN per sq metre and is supported by joists 10 cm wide and
30 cm deep over a span of 5 metres. Calculate the spacing centre to centre of the joists if
the maximum permissible bending stress is 9.5 N/mm2
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a uniformly
distributed load.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a simply supported beam
carrying a uniformly distributed load.
A 2-meter-long cantilever beam is subjected to the following point loads: 300 kN located
0.5 meters from the fixed end, 500 kN located 1.2 meters from the fixed end, and 800 kN
applied at the free end. Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for this
cantilever beam.

A 30 cm x 16 cm rolled steel joist of I -section has flanges 11 mm thick and web 8 mm

thick. Find the safe uniformly distributed load that this section will carry over a span of 5
meters if the permissible skin stress is limited to 120 N/mm2.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a simply supported beam
with a point load at mid point.

A cantilever 1.5 m long is loaded with a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m run over a
length of 1.25 m from the free end. It also carries a point point load of 3 kNat a distance
of 0.25 mfrom the free end. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams of the
cantilever.

Outline the important points for drawing shear force and bending momnet diagrams.
Show theassumptions made in simple theory of bending.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a gradually
varying load.
Design criterion and section modulus for a solid.

A cantilevr of length 2 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m length over the
whole length and a point loadof 3 kN at the free end. Draw the shear force bending
moment diagrams for the cantilever.
Find the position of C.G. and calculate the Ixx and Iyy for a 15 cm x 1.25 cm. Tee Section
shown in figure.

A cantilever of length 5.0 mis loaded with 3 kN from 1 m from left side of the beam, 2.5
kN acting on free end of the beam and 1 kN/m load is acting from 0.5 m from free end
over 2 m. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.

Draw the S.F.D and B.M.D for simply supported beam of length 8 m and carrying UDL
of 10 kN/m for a distance of 4 m, acting 1 mfrom the left end.
A simply supported beam of length 6 m, carries point load of 3 kN and 6 kN at a distance
of 2m and 4 mfrom the left end. Draw the shear force and bending momnet diagram for
the beam.
Draw the S.F.D and B.M.D for simply supported beam of length 9 m and carrying UDL
of 10 kN/mfor a distance of 6 mfrom the left end. Also calculate the maximum B.M. on
the section.

The thickness of flanges and web of a 15 cm x 7.5 cm I.S. channel section are 9 mmand 6
mm respectively. Find the positon of the C.G. of the section Ixx and Iyy.
Find the position of C.G. and calculate the Ixx and Iyy for unequal angle section 12 cm x
10 cm x 1.25 cm.
For a given stress, compare the moments of resistance of a beam of square section palce,
with a diagonal horizantal.

Compare the flexural strength of the following three beams of equal weight. i. I -section
30 cm x 15 cm, having 2 cm thick flanges and 1.25 cm thick web. ii. Rectangular section
having depth equal to twice the width. iii. Solid circular section.

Compare the weights of two beams of the same material and of equal strength, one being
of circularsection and solid, and the other being of holloe circular section,the internal
diameter being 7/8 of the external.
Explain distribution of shearing stress.
Dmonstrate the assumptions made shearing stress.

Construct the Shearing stress distribution over beam of rectangular section.

Construct the Shearing stress distribution over beam of solid circular section.
Construct the Shearing stress distribution over beam of I- section.

A flitched timber beam consists of two joists 100 mm wide 300 mm deep with a steel
plate 200 mm deep and 15 mm dthick placed symmetrically between and clamped to
them. Calculate the total moment to resistance of the section if the allowable stress in joist
is 7.5 N/mm2. Take Es = 20Ew.
show the different theories of failure for soilds.
Demonstrate the maximum principal stress theory for sloids.
Illustrate the maximum principal strain theory for sloids.
Outline the maximum principal strain energy theory for sloids.

The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 100 N/mm2 (tensile), 80 N/mm2
(tensile) and 50 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple tension is
200 N/mm2, determine whearther the failure of material will occur according to
maximum principal stress theory. If not, then determine the factor of safety.

The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 200 N/mm2 (tensile), 100
N/mm2 (tensile) and 50 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple
tension is 200 N/mm2, determine whearther the failure of material will occur according to
maximum principal strain theory. Take Poisson's ratio = 0.3.

Determine the diameter of a bolt which is subjected to an axial pull of 9 kN together with
a transverse shear force of 4.5 kN using: (i) Maximum Principal stress theory, and (ii)
maximum principal strain theory. Given the elastic limit in tension = 225 N/mm2, factor
of safety = 3 and poisson's ratio = 0.3.
Summarize the maximum shear strain energy theory for sloids.
The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 200 N/mm2 (tensile), 100
N/mm2 (tensile) and 50 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple
tension is 200 N/mm2, determine whearther the failure of material will occur according to
maximum shear starin theory. Take Poisson's ratio = 0.3.

According to the theory of maximum shear strain energy, determine the diameter of a bolt
which is subjected to an axial pull of 9 kN together with a transverse shear force of 4.5
kN. Elastic limit in tension is 225 N/mm2, factir of safety = 3 and poisson's ratio=0.3.
Show the methods for determining stresses on oblique section.
Summarize the plrincipal planes and principla stresses.

Construct the analytical method for determining stresses on Oblique section when a
member subjected to a direct stress in one plane.

A rectangular bar of cross sectional area 1000 mm2 is subjected to an axial load of 20 kN.
Determine the normal and shear stresses on a section which is inclined at a angle of 30
degrees with normal cross section of the bar.

Find the diameter of a circular bar which is subjected to an axial pull of 160 kN, if the
maximum allowable shear stress on any section is 65 N/mm2.

A rectabgular bar of cross sectional area of 11000 mm2 is subjected to a tensile load P as
shown in below figure. The permissible normal and shear stress on the oblique plane BC
are given as 7 N/mm3 and 3.5 N/mm2 respectively. Determine the safe value of P.

Two wooden pieces 10 cm x 10 cm in cross -section are glued together along line AB as
shown in below figure. What maximum axial force P can be applied if the allowable
shearing stress along AB is 1.2 N/mm2.

Construct the analytical method for determining stresses on Oblique section when a
member subjected to like direct stresses in two mutually perpendicular directions.
Demonstrate the theory of simple bending.
For a given stress, compare the moments of resistance of a beam of square section palce,
with two sides horizantal.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a simply supported beam
with an eccentric point load.
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Illustrate the terms strain with example.
Summarize the term principle of superposition.
For a given stress, compare the moments of resistance of a beam of square section palce,
with a diagonal horizantal.
Dmonstrate the assumptions made shearing stress.
For a given stress, compare the moments of resistance of a beam of square section place,
with two sides horizontal.
Outline the maximum principal strain energy theory for solids.
Construct the Rankine's formula for columns.
Illustrate the intermediate columns.
A rod is 4 m long at a temperature of 20 degrees. Find the expansion of the rod, when the
temperature is raised to 80 degree.If this expansion is prevented, find the stress induced in
the material of the rod. Take E=1x10^5 MN/m^2 and α = 0.000012 per degree centigrade.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a uniform
distributed load on the beam.
The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 200 N/mm2 (tensile), 120 N/mm2
(tensile) and 60 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple tension is
200 N/mm2, determine the failure of material will occur according to maximum principal
stress theory. If not, then determine the factor of safety.
The shearing stress is a solid shaft is not to exceed 100 N/mm2 when the torque transmitted
is 10600 N-m. Determine the minimum diameter of the shaft.
Determine the change in length, breadth and thickness of a steel bar which is 9 m long, 20
mm wide and 30 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 40 kN in the direction of its
length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and poisson's ratio = 0.3.
Determine the value of Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of a metallic bar of length 20
cm, breadth 3 cm and depth 3 cm when the bar is subjected to an axial compressive load of
400 kN. The decrease in length is given as 0.075 cm and increase in breadth is 0.003 cm.
A brass bar, having cross-sectional area of 1200 mm^2, is subjected to axial forces as shown
in figure. Find the total elongation of the bar. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2.
Determine the volumetric strain and find the volume of steel bar, a steel bar which is 9 m
long, 30 mm wide and 30 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction
of its length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
A cantilever of length 5 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/m run over a length of
1.5 m from the free end. Draw the shear force bending moment diagrams for the cantilever.
A cantilever of length 8 m carries a gradually varying load, zero at the free end to 2 kN/m at
the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
A 30 cm x 30 cm rolled steel joist of I -section has flanges 12 mm thick and web 10 mm
thick. Find the safe uniformly distributed load that this section will carry over a span of 5
meters if the permissible skin stress is limited to 120 N/mm2.
A cantilever of length 4 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kN/m run over the whole
length and a point load of 2 kN at a distance of 0.5 m from the free end. Draw the S.F. and
B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
At a point within a body subjected to two, mutually perpendicular directions, the stresses are
100 N/mm2 and 30 N/mm2 tensile. Each of the above stresses is accompanied by a shear
stress of 60 N/mm2. Determine the normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a
oblique plane inclined at an angle of 45 degrees with the axis of minor tensile stress.
At a point in a strained material the principal tensile stresses are 120 N/mm2 (tensile) and 60
N/mm2 (compressive). Determine normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a plane
inclined at 50 degrees to the axis of major principal stress. Also determine the maximum
shear stress at the point.

At a certain point in a strained material, the stress on two planes, at right angles to each
other are 50 N/mm2 and 20 N/mm2 both tensile. They are accompanies by a shear stress of
a magnitude of 10 N/mm2. Locate the principal planes and evaluate the principal stresses.

The tensile stresses at a point across two mutually perpendicular planes are 150 N/mm2 and
60 N/mm2. Determine the normal, tangential stresses on a plane inclined at 30 degrees to
the axis of the minor stresses.
A solid shaft of 110 mm diameter is used to transmit torque. Find the maximum torque
transmitted by the shaft if the maximum shear induced to the shaft is 45 N/mm2.
compare the ratio of the strength of a solid steel column to that of a hollow column of the
same cross sectional areas. The internal diameter of the hollow column is 2/5 of the external
diameter. The columns have the same length and are pinned at the ends.
Find the maximum shear stress induced in a solid circular shaft of diameter 12 cm when the
shaft transmits 150 kW power at 180 r.p.m.
Using Euler's formula, calculate the critical stresses for a series of structs having slenderness
ratio of 45, 85, 125, 165, and 205 under the following conditions: (i) Both ends hinged, (ii)
Both ends fixed. E = 2.o5 x 10^5 N/mm2.
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Illustrate the terms stress with example.
outline the gradual and sudden loading for solid bars.
Outline the important points for drawing shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Show the assumptions made in simple theory of bending.
Summarize the principal planes and principal stresses.
Illustrate the maximum principal strain theory for solids.
Construct the power transmitted by shafts.
Outline the Buckling of columns.
A rod is 3.5 m long at a temperature of 20 degrees. Find the expansion of the rod, when the
temperature is raised to 70 degree.If this expansion is prevented, find the stress induced in
the material of the rod. Take E=1x10^5 MN/m^2 and α = 0.000012 per degree centigrade.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a point load at
middle of the beam.
The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 110 N/mm2 (tensile), 90 N/mm2
(tensile) and 60 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple tension is
200 N/mm2, determine the failure of material will occur according to maximum principal
stress theory. If not, then determine the factor of safety.
The shearing stress is a solid shaft is not to exceed 50 N/mm2 when the torque transmitted
is 21000 N-m. Determine the minimum diameter of the shaft.
Determine the change in length, breadth and thickness of a steel bar which is 5 m long, 40
mm wide and 30 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 40 kN in the direction of its
length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and poisson's ratio = 0.3.

Determine the value of Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of a metallic bar of length 30
cm, breadth 4 cm and depth 4 cm when the bar is subjected to an axial compressive load of
400 kN. The decrease in length is given as 0.075 cm and increase in breadth is 0.003 cm.

A brass bar, having cross-sectional area of 1200 mm^2, is subjected to axial forces as shown
in figure. Find the total elongation of the bar. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2.
Determine the volumetric strain and find the volume of steel bar, a steel bar which is 5 m
long, 30 mm wide and 20 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction
of its length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
A cantilever of length 3 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m run over a length of
1.5 m from the free end. Draw the shear force bending moment diagrams for the cantilever.
A cantilever of length 5 m carries a gradually varying load, zero at the free end to 3 kN/m at
the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
A 40 cm x 20 cm rolled steel joist of I -section has flanges 12 mm thick and web 10 mm
thick. Find the safe uniformly distributed load that this section will carry over a span of 5
meters if the permissible skin stress is limited to 120 N/mm2.
A cantilever of length 5 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 2.5 kN/m run over the whole
length and a point load of 2 kN at a distance of 0.5 m from the free end. Draw the S.F. and
B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
At a point within a body subjected to two, mutually perpendicular directions, the stresses are
100 N/mm2 and 50 N/mm2 tensile. Each of the above stresses is accompanied by a shear
stress of 50 N/mm2. Determine the normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a
oblique plane inclined at an angle of 45 degrees with the axis of minor tensile stress.
At a point in a strained material the principal tensile stresses are 120 N/mm2 (tensile) and 80
N/mm2 (compressive). Determine normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a plane
inclined at 30 degrees to the axis of major principal stress. Also determine the maximum
shear stress at the point.

At a certain point in a strained material, the stress on two planes, at right angles to each
other are 30 N/mm2 and 20 N/mm2 both tensile. They are accompanies by a shear stress of
a magnitude of 10 N/mm2. Locate the principal planes and evaluate the principal stresses.

The tensile stresses at a point across two mutually perpendicular planes are 150 N/mm2 and
70 N/mm2. Determine the normal, tangential stresses on a plane inclined at 30 degrees to
the axis of the minor stresses.
A solid shaft of 110 mm diameter is used to transmit torque. Find the maximum torque
transmitted by the shaft if the maximum shear induced to the shaft is 45 N/mm2.
compare the ratio of the strength of a solid steel column to that of a hollow column of the
same cross sectional areas. The internal diameter of the hollow column is 3/4 of the external
diameter. The columns have the same length and are pinned at the ends.
Find the maximum shear stress induced in a solid circular shaft of diameter 25 cm when the
shaft transmits 130 kW power at 180 r.p.m.
Using Euler's formula, calculate the critical stresses for a series of structs having slenderness
ratio of 30, 70, 110, 160, and 210 under the following conditions: (i) Both ends hinged, (ii)
Both ends fixed. E = 2.05 x 10^5 N/mm2.
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Extend the terms Ductility and strength.
Summarize the term lateral strain.
Contrast the different types of Loads.
show Relations between load, shear force and bending moment.
Show the methods for determining stresses on oblique section.
Demonstrate the maximum principal stress theory for solids.
Construct the Euler's theory - Long columns.
Illustrate the critical Equilibrium conditions in columns.
A rod is 3 m long at a temperature of 12 degrees. Find the expansion of the rod, when the
temperature is raised to 85 degree.If this expansion is prevented, find the stress induced in
the material of the rod. Take E=1x10^5 MN/m^2 and α = 0.000012 per degree centigrade.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with aeccentric
point load .
The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 120 N/mm2 (tensile), 1000 N/mm2
(tensile) and 60 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple tension is
200 N/mm2, determine the failure of material will occur according to maximum principal
stress theory. If not, then determine the factor of safety.
The shearing stress is a solid shaft is not to exceed 40 N/mm2 when the torque transmitted
is 20000 N-m. Determine the minimum diameter of the shaft.
Determine the change in length, breadth and thickness of a steel bar which is 4 m long, 30
mm wide and 20 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction of its
length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and poisson's ratio = 0.3.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a uniformly
distributed load.
A brass bar, having cross-sectional area of 2000 mm^2, is subjected to axial forces as shown
in figure. Find the total elongation of the bar. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2.
Determine the volumetric strain and find the volume of steel bar, a steel bar which is 4.5 m
long, 32 mm wide and 20 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction
of its length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
A cantilever of length 2.5 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m run over a length
of 1.5 m from the free end. Draw the shear force bending moment diagrams for the
cantilever.
A cantilever of length 5 m carries a gradually varying load, zero at the free end to 3 kN/m at
the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
A 30 cm x 16 cm rolled steel joist of I -section has flanges 11 mm thick and web 8 mm thick.
Find the safe uniformly distributed load that this section will carry over a span of 5 meters if
the permissible skin stress is limited to 120 N/mm2.
A cantilever of length 2 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kN/m run over the whole
length and a point load of 2 kN at a distance of 0.5 m from the free end. Draw the S.F. and
B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
At a point within a body subjected to two, mutually perpendicular directions, the stresses are
100 N/mm2 and 50 N/mm2 tensile. Each of the above stresses is accompanied by a shear
stress of 80 N/mm2. Determine the normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a
oblique plane inclined at an angle of 45 degrees with the axis of minor tensile stress.
A Rectangular block of material is subjected to a tensile stress of 110 N/mm2 on one plane
and tensile stress of 47 N/mm2 o the plane at right angles to the former. Each of the above
stress is accompanied by a shear stress of 63 N/mm2 and that associated with the former
tensile stress tends to rotate the block anticlockwise. Find i. the direction and magnitude of
each of the principal stress and ii. magnitude of the greatest shear stress.

At a certain point in a strained material, the stress on two planes, at right angles to each
other are 25 N/mm2 and 15 N/mm2 both tensile. They are accompanies by a shear stress of
a magnitude of 15 N/mm2. Locate the principal planes and evaluate the principal stresses.

The tensile stresses at a point across two mutually perpendicular planes are 125 N/mm2 and
65 N/mm2. Determine the normal, tangential stresses on a plane inclined at 30 degrees to
the axis of the minor stresses.
A solid shaft of 155 mm diameter is used to transmit torque. Find the maximum torque
transmitted by the shaft if the maximum shear induced to the shaft is 45 N/mm2.
Derive the maximum torque transmitted by a circular solid shaft.
Find the maximum shear stress induced in a solid circular shaft of diameter 25 cm when the
shaft transmits 155 kW power at 185 r.p.m.
Using Euler's formula, calculate the critical stresses for a series of structs having slenderness
ratio of 45, 85, 125, 165, and 205 under the following conditions: (i) Both ends hinged, (ii)
Both ends fixed. E = 2.o5 x 10^5 N/mm2.
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1 1.B.
1 1.C.
1 1.D.
1 1.E.
1 1.F.
1 1.G.
1 1.H.

1 2.A.

1 2.B.

1 2.C.

1 2.D.
1 3.A.

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1 4.A.

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1 5.A.

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1 6.A.

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9.A.
1 9.B.
1
10.A.

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10.B.
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Extend the terms Elasticity and plasticity.
Illustrate the terms Bulk Modulus.
Contrast the different types of Beams.
Summarize the shear force and bending moment diagram.
show the different theories of failure for solids.
Illustrate the stresses,when a member subjected to like direct stresses in two mutually
perpendicular directions.
Construct the modes of failures of a column- Elastic instability.
Outline the equivalent length of columns.
A rod is 2 m long at a temperature of 10 degrees. Find the expansion of the rod, when the
temperature is raised to 80 degree.If this expansion is prevented, find the stress induced in
the material of the rod. Take E=1x10^5 MN/m^2 and α = 0.000012 per degree centigrade.
Construct the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a cantilever with a point load at
the free end.
The principal stresses at a point in an elastic material are 100 N/mm2 (tensile), 80 N/mm2
(tensile) and 50 N/mm2 (Compressive). If the stress at the elastic limit in simple tension is
200 N/mm2, determine the failure of material will occur according to maximum principal
stress theory. If not, then determine the factor of safety.
Derivation of shear stress produced in a circular shaft subjected to Torsion.
Identify the Relationship between stress and strain for 2D system.
Determine the change in length, breadth and thickness of a steel bar which is 4 m long, 30
mm wide and 20 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction of its
length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and poisson's ratio = 0.3.
A brass bar, having cross-sectional area of 1000 mm^2, is subjected to axial forces as shown
in figure. Find the total elongation of the bar. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2.
Determine the volumetric strain and find the volume of steel bar, a steel bar which is 4 m
long, 30 mm wide and 20 mm thick and is subjected to an axial pull of 30 kN in the direction
of its length. Take E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
A cantilever of length 2 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/m run over a length of
1.5 m from the free end. Draw the shear force bending moment diagrams for the cantilever.
A cantilever of length 4 m carries a gradually varying load, zero at the free end to 2 kN/m at
the fixed end. Draw the S.F. and B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
Construct the sign conventions for shear force and bending moment with example.
A cantilever of length 2 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kN/m run over the whole
length and a point load of 2 kN at a distance of 0.5 m from the free end. Draw the S.F. and
B.M. diagrams for the cantilever.
At a point within a body subjected to two, mutually perpendicular directions, the stresses are
80 N/mm2 and 40 N/mm2 tensile. Each of the above stresses is accompanied by a shear
stress of 60 N/mm2. Determine the normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a
oblique plane inclined at an angle of 45 degrees with the axis of minor tensile stress.
At a point in a strained material the principal tensile stresses are 100 N/mm2 (tensile) and 60
N/mm2 (compressive). Determine normal stress, shear stress and resultant stress on a plane
inclined at 50 degrees to the axis of major principal stress. Also determine the maximum
shear stress at the point.
At a certain point in a strained material, the stress on two planes, at right angles to each
other are 20 N/mm2 and 10 N/mm2 both tensile. They are accompanies by a shear stress of
a magnitude of 10 N/mm2. Locate the principal planes and evaluate the principal stresses.

The tensile stresses at a point across two mutually perpendicular planes are 120 N/mm2 and
60 N/mm2. Determine the normal, tangential stresses on a plane inclined at 30 degrees to
the axis of the minor stresses.
A solid shaft of 150 mm diameter is used to transmit torque. Find the maximum torque
transmitted by the shaft if the maximum shear induced to the shaft is 45 N/mm2.
Derive the Euler's theory of long columns when both ends hinged.
Find the maximum shear stress induced in a solid circular shaft of diameter 15 cm when the
shaft transmits 150 kW power at 180 r.p.m.
Using Euler's formula, calculate the critical stresses for a series of structs having slenderness
ratio of 40, 80, 120, 160, and 200 under the following conditions: (i) Both ends hinged, (ii)
Both ends fixed. E = 2.o5 x 10^5 N/mm2.
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2.A.
Sem In -1 2
Sem In -1 2 2.B.
Sem In -1 2 3.A.

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Sem In -1 2
Sem In -1 2 4.A.

4.B.
Sem In -1 2

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Sem In -1 3
Sem In -1 3 2.B. 1.H.
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Sem In -1 3
Sem In -1 3 4.A.

4.B.
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Answer All Questions
Outline the principles of Hooke’s Law and Modulus of Elasticity.
An axial pull of 60 kN is suddenly applied to a steel rod 50 mm in diameter ans 4
m long. Find the work done and maximum instantaneous elongation. Take E =
2.06 x10^5 N/mm^2.
Identify the Relationship between stress and strain for 3D system.
Illustrate the stress - strain curve for Ductile material.
Determine the value of Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of a metallic bar of
length 30 cm, breadth 4 cm and depth 4 cm when the bar is subjected to an axial
compressive load of 400 kN. The decrease in length is given as 0.075 cm and
increase in breadth is 0.003 cm.
Illustrate the thermal stresses in a solid.
A steel bear 300 mm long, 50 mm wide and 40 mm thick is subjected to a pull of
300 kN in the direction of its length. Determine the changes in volume. Take E =
2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.3.
A bar 4 m long and 6 cm diameter hangs vertically and has a collar securely
attached at the lower end. Find the maximum stress induced when i. a weight of
300 kg falls 10 cm on the collar. ii.a weight of 3000 kg falls 1 cm on the collar.
Build the analysis of bars of composite sections..
An axial pull of 35000 N is acting on a bar consisting of three lengths as shown in
figure. If E = 2x10^5 N/mm^2, Determine: stress in each section and total
extension of the bar.
Explain volumetric strain of a rectangular bar which is subjected to an axial load P
in the direction of its length.
outline the Impact loading for solid bars.
A steel rod 5 m long and 30 mm in diameter is subjected to an axial tensile load of
50 kN. Determine the change in length, diameter and volume of the rod. Take E =
2x10^5 N/mm^2 and Poissin's ratio = 0.25.
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