Structural Mechanics
Structural Mechanics
Structural Mechanics
Structural Mechanics
4.3 Theory of flexure and columns
Sub topics
• Co-planar and pure bending
• Elastic curve
• Angle of rotation
• Radius of curvature and flexural stiffness;
• Deflection; Bending stress;
• Euler’s formula for long column.
Co-planar and pure bending
The traverse sections which are plane and normal before
bending remain plane and normal to neutral axis.
Every layer is free to expand or contract
Modulus of elasticity has same value for tension and
compression.
Bends as arc of circle.
Radius of curvature is large.
Elastic curve
Beam subjected to couples
Elastic curve is arch of circle
Angle of rotation
𝑑𝑠
𝑑𝜃 =
𝜌
Radius of curvature and flexural
stiffness
Radius of curvature is radius of arc forming elastic curve.
1
Curvature is .
𝜌
Deflection
Displacement of the neutral plane from original position
Flexural formula
𝑀 𝜎 𝐸
= =
𝐼 𝑦 𝑅
Bending Stress
For sagging : tension below NA, compression above NA
Relation of modulus
E = 2 G ( 1 + μ )=3 K ( 1 − 2 μ )
a. zig zag
b. catenary
c. circular arc
d. parabolic arc
a. zig zag
b. catenary
c. circular arc
d. parabolic arc
What is the stress developed in bending a 10 mm diameter
steel rod of E = 2 × 105 N/mm2 to 2000 mm diameter?
a.500 N/mm2
b.1000 N/mm2
c.1500 N/mm2
d. 2000 N/mm2
a. M/Z is constant
b. σ/Y is constant
c. M/R is constant
d. E/R is constant
a. Bd3/6
b. Bd3/12
c. Bd2/6
d. Bd2/12