UNIT 1

SIMPLE STRESSES & STRAINS

Course Objectives:
To understand the nature of stresses induced in material under different loads.

Course Outcomes:
Determine the simple stresses and strains when members are subjected to axial loads.
MEANING OF STRESS

Fig.
 Fig. 2

Fig. 3. Stresses in a Plate with a Hole Fig. 4

UNIT OF STRESS

AXIAL STRESS
 Fig. 5. Tensile Stresses

Fig.6. Compressive Stresses

STRAIN

Fig. 7

STRESS-STRAIN RELATION

Behaviour in Tension
Fig. 8. Tension Test Specimen Fig. 9. Tension Test Specimen after Breaking

Fig. 10
 Fig. 11. Stress-Strain Relation in Fig. 12. Stress-Strain Relation
Aluminium and High Strength Steel for Brittle Material

Behaviour of Materials under Compression

 NOMINAL STRESS AND TRUE STRESS

Fig. 13. Nominal Stress-Strain Curve

and True Stress-Strain Curve for Mild
Steel.

FACTOR OF SAFETY
HOOKE’S LAW

EXTENSION/SHORTENING OF A BAR

Fig. 14
BARS WITH CROSS-SECTIONS VARYING IN STEPS

Fig. 16
BARS WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARYING CROSS-SECTIONS

Fig. 19
Fig. 20
SHEAR STRESS

Fig. 22. Direct Shear Force on a

Section

Fig. 23. Rivet in Direct Shear

POISSON’S RATIO

Fig. 27. Changes in Axial and Lateral Directions

VOLUMETRIC STRAIN

Fig. 28
 Fig. 29

ELASTIC CONSTANTS

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v

Fig. 30
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
AND MODULUS OF RIGIDITY

Fig. 31

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AND BULK MODULUS

p
E

Fig. 32
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3(1 2 ) 3(1 2 0.3)

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[Note: This is usual way of finding material properties in the laboratory].
COMPOSITE/COMPOUND BARS

Fig. 3
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Fig. 3
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Fig.
THERMAL STRESSES

Fig. 4 Free Expansion Permitted

Fig. 4
Fig. 4
Fig.4
THERMAL STRESSES IN COMPOUND BARS

Fig. 4
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IMPORTANT FORMULAE
 Tutorial questions

1. Draw stress strain diagram for ductile materials and indicate all salient features on it. Explain the various
mechanical properties can be estimated from that diagram.
2. Derive the relations between E,G,K
3. Derive the expression for the elongation for the circular tapered bar
4. Two parallel walls 6m apart are stayed together by a 25 mm diameter steel rod at
800C passing through washers and nuts at ends. If the rod cools down to 22 0C,
calculate the pull induced in the rod, if
(a) the walls do not yield and
(b) the total yield at ends is 1.5 mm
E steel = 2×105N/mm2 steel 0
C.
5. A)A metallic rod of 1 cm diameter, when tested under an axial pull of 10 kN was
found to reduce its diameter by 0.0003 cm. The modulus of rigidity for the
rod is 51 KN/mm2. Find the Pois

b) An aluminium bar 60 mm diameter when subjected to an axial tensile load 100

kN elongates 0.20 mm in a gage length 300 mm and the diameter is decreased
by 0.012 mm. Calculate the modulus of elasticity
the material.
6. A specimen of diameter 13 mm and gauge length 50 mm was tested under tension. At 20 kN load, the
extension was observed to be 0.0315 mm. Yielding occurred at a load of 35 kN and the ultimate load was
60 KN. The fin
strength and percentage elongation.

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 Assignment Questions

1. h 3cm depth 2cm

when the beam is subjected to an axial compressive load 240KN. The decrease in length is given by 0.05cm and
increase in breadth 0.002

2. Write the differences among Gradual, Sudden, Impact and Shock loadings with the help of expressions

3. A steel rod and two copper rods together support a load of 370 kN as shown in fig. The cross sectional area of
steel road is 2500 mm2 and of each copper road is 1600 mm2. Find the stresses in the roads. Take E for steel is
2x105 N/mm2 and for copper is 1x105 N/mm2

4. A vertical tie, fixed rigidly at the top end consist of a steel rod 2.5 m long and 20 mm diameter encased
throughout in a brass tube 20 mm internal diameter and 30 mm external diameter. The rod and the casing are
fixed together at both ends. The compound rod is loaded in tension by a force of 10 kN. Calculate the maximum
stress in steel and brass. Take Es=2x105N/mm2 and Eb=1x105N/mm2

5. A steel tube 50mm in external diamerter and 3mm thick encloses centrally a solid copper bar of 35mm
diameter. The bar and the tube are rigidly connected together at the ends at a temperature of 20 0C. Find the stress
in each metal when heated to 1700C. Also find the increase in length, if the original length of the assembly is
-5 0 -5
s=1.08 x 10 per c=1.7 x 10 per 0C . Take Es =2X105 N/mm2 , Ec =1X105 N/mm2

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 UNIT 2
SHEAR FORCE & BENDING
MOMENT DIAGRAMS
Course Objectives:
To plot the variation of shear force and bending moments over the beams under different types
of loads.

Course Outcomes:

Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the beam subjected to different
loading conditions.
 UNITII

SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAMS

Shear force

The algebraic sum of the vertical forces at any section of a beam to the right or left of the section is
known as shear force

Bending moment

The algebraic sum of the moments of all the forces acting to the right or left of the section is known as
beading moment

Shear force and bending moment diagrams

A shear force diagram is one which shows the variation of the shear force along the length of the,
beam. And a bending moment diagram is one which shows the variation of the bending moment along
the length of the beam.

Important points for Shear force and bending moment

to the algebraic sum (resultant) of

the components in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the beam of all external loads and support
reactions acting on either side of the section being considered.

2. Bending Moment (M) equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the algebraic sum of the
moments about (the centroid of the cross section of the beam) the section of all external loads and
support reactions acting on either side of the section being considered .

Notation and sign convention

1. Shear force (V)

Positive Shear Force

A shearing force having a downward direction to the right hand side of a section or upwards to the left

shear force. In some book followed totally opposite sign convention.

The upward direction shearing force which is on the left hand of the section XX is positive shear
force
 The downward direction shearing force which is on the right hand of the section XX is positive
shear force.

Negative Shear Force

A shearing force having an upward direction to the right hand side of a section or downwards to the

The downward direction shearing force which is on the left hand of the section XX is negative shear
force.

The upward direction shearing force which is on the right hand of the section XX is negative shear
force.

Bending Moment (M)

Positive Bending Moment

bending moment.

If the bending moment of the left hand of the section XX is clockwise then it is a positive
bending moment.
If the bending moment of the right hand of the section XX is anti-clockwise then it is a
positive bending moment.

sagging bending moment

Negative Bending Moment

 If the bending moment of the left hand of the section XX is anti-clockwise then it is a
negative bending moment.
If the bending moment of the right hand of the section XX is clockwise then it is a
negative bending moment.
Hogging
A bending moment causing convexity upwards will be take
as hogging bending moment.

Relation between S.F (Vx), B.M. (Mx) & Load (w)

The value of the distributed load at any point in the beam is equal to the slope of the shear
force curve. (Note that the sign of this rule may change depending on the sign convention
used for the external distributed load).

The value of the shear force at any point in the beam is equal to the slope of the bending
moment curve.

Procedure for drawing shear force and bending moment diagram

Construction of shear force diagram

From the loading diagram of the beam constructed shear force diagram.
First determine the reactions.
Then the vertical components of forces and reactions are successively summed from
the left end of the beam to preserve the mathematical sign conventions adopted. The
shear at a section is simply equal to the sum of all the vertical forces to the left of the
section.
The shear force curve is continuous unless there is a point force on the beam. The
the point force (+ for upward force).
When the successive summation process is used, the shear force diagram should end
up with the previously calculated shear (reaction at right end of the beam). No shear
force acts through the beam just beyond the last vertical force or reaction. If the shear
force diagram closes in this fashion, then it gives an important check on mathematical
calculations. i.e. The shear force will be zero at each end of the beam unless a point
force is applied at the end.

Construction of bending moment diagram

The bending moment diagram is obtained by proceeding continuously along the

length of beam from the left hand end and summing up the areas of shear force
diagrams using proper sign convention.
The process of obtaining the moment diagram from the shear force diagram by
summation is exactly the same as that for drawing shear force diagram from load
diagram.
The bending moment curve is continuous unless there is a point moment on the
the point moment (+ for CW
moment).
We know that a constant shear force produces a uniform change in the bending
moment, resulting in straight line in the moment diagram. If no shear force exists
along a certain portion of a beam, then it indicates that there is no change in moment
takes place. We also know that dM/dx= Vx therefore, from the fundamental theorem
of calculus the maximum or minimum moment occurs where the shear is zero.
The bending moment will be zero at each free or pinned end of the beam. If the end
is built in, the moment computed by the summation must be equal to the one
calculated initially for the reaction.

Shear force:
At a section a distance x from free end consider the forces to the left, then
(Vx) = - P (for all values of x) negative in sign
i.e. the shear force to the left of the x-section are in downward direction and therefore
negative.
Bending Moment:
Bending Moment
Taking moments about the section gives (obviously to the left of the section)
Mx = -P.x
(negative sign means that the moment on the left hand side of the portion is in the
anticlockwise direction and is therefore taken as negative according to the sign
convention)
so that the maximum bending moment occurs at the fixed end i.e.
Mmax = - PL(at x = L)

A Cantilever beam with uniformly distributed load over the whole length

When a cantilever beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load whose intensity

is given w /unit length.
Shear force:
Consider any cross-section XX which is at a distance of x from the free end. If we
just take the resultant of all the forces on the left of the X-section, then
Vx = -
At x = 0, Vx = 0
At x = L, Vx = -wL (i.e. Maximum at fixed end)
Plotting the equation Vx = -w.x, we get a straight line because it is a equation of a
straight line y
(Vx) = m(- w) .x
Bending Moment:
Bending Moment at XX is obtained by treating the load to the left of XX as a
concentrated load of the same value (w.x) acting through the centre of gravity at x/2.
Therefore, the bending moment at any cross-section XX is
A Cantilever beam loaded as shown below draw its S.F and B.M diagram

Example 1:A cantilever bean of 5 m length. It carries a uniformly distributed load 3

KN/m and a concentrated load of 7 kN at the free end and 10 kN at 3 meters from the
fixed end.
A Cantilever beam carrying uniformly varying load from zero at free end and
w/unit length at the fixed end
A Simply supported beam with a uniformly distributed load (UDL) through
out its length
Example 2 :A loaded beam as shown below. Draw its S.F and B.M diagram
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for over-hanging beams

If the end portion of a beam is extended beyond the support, such beam is known as
overhanging beam. In case of overhanging beams, the B.M. is positive between the two sup -
ports, whereas the S.M. is negative for the over-hanging portion. Hence at some point, the
B.M. is zero after changing its sign from positive to negative or vice-versa. That point is
known as the point of Contraflexure or point of inflexion

Point of Contraflexure:

It is the point where the B.M. is zero after changing its sign from positive to negative or vice-
versa.

Overhanging Beam Subjected to a Concentrated Load at Free End

Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for the cantilever beam shown in Fig.
Statically determinate & Statically Indeterminate beams

Beams for which reaction forces and internal forces cannot be found out from static equilibrium
equations alone are called statically indeterminate beam. This type of beam requires deformation
equation in addition to static equilibrium equations to solve for unknown forces.

Statically determinate - Equilibrium conditions sufficient to compute reactions.

Statically indeterminate - Deflections (Compatibility conditions) along with equilibrium equations

should be used to find out reactions.

 Tutorial Questions

1. A cantilever of length 2.0 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 and bending moment diagrams for the
cantilever.
2. An overhanging beam ABC of length 7 m is simply supported at A and B over a span of 5 m
and portion BC overhangs by 2 m. Draw the shearing force and bending moment diagrams
abd determine the point of contra-flexure if it is subjected to uniformly distributed loads of 3
KN/m over the portion AB and a concentrated load of 8 kN at C.
3. A beam of span 10m is simply supported at two points 6m apart with equal over-hang on
either side. Both the overhanging portions are loaded with a uniformly
distributed load of 2 kN/m run and the beam also carries a concentrated load of
10 N at the midspan. Construct the SF and BM diagrams and locate the points
of inflexion, if any.
4. Sketch the shear force and bending moment diagrams showing the salient values for the
loaded beam shown in the figure below.

5. A Simply supported beam of span,9 m hL of 15 KN/m over 4 m from the left support and a
concentrated load of 20KN at the center. Draw SF and BM diagrams
6. A Beam of length 12m is supported at left end and the other support is at a distance of 8m
from the left support leaving a overhanging length of 4m on the right side.It carries a UDL of
10 KN/m over the entire length and a concentrated load of 8 KN at the right extreme end.
Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams and find the position of Contra flexure
point
7. Draw the B. M. D and S. F.D

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 Assignment Questions
1. A cantilever beam of 2 m long carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5kN/m over a
length of 1.6 m from the free end. Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for
the beam
2. A simply supported beam 6 m long is carrying a uniformly distributed load of 5kN/m over
a length of 3 m from the right end. Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for
the beam and also calculate the maximum bending moment on the beam
3. A simply supported beam of 16m long carries the point loads of 4KN, 5KN and 3KNat
distances 3m, 7m and 10m respectively from the left support. Calculate the maximum
shear force
and bending moment. Draw the SFD and BMD.
4. A horizontal beam of 10m long is carrying a uniformly distributed load of 1kN/m. The
beam is supported on two supports 6m apart. Find the position of supports, so that
bending moment on the beam is small as possible. Also draw the SFD & BMD for the
beam

5. A beam of length l carries a uniformly distributed load of w per unit length. The beam is
supported on two supports at equal distances from the two ends. Determine the position
of the supports, if the B.M, to which the beam is subjected to , is as small as possible.
Draw the SFD & BMD for the beam.
6. A simply supported beam of length 10m, carries the uniformly distributed load and two
point loads as shown in Fig.(2) Draw the S.F and B.M diagram for the beam and also
calculate the Maximum bending moment

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 UNIT 3
FLEXURAL & SHEAR STRESSES
Course Objectives:
To understand the behavior of beams subjected to shear loads.

Course Outcomes:

Evaluate stresses induced in different cross-sectional members subjected to shear loads.

 Fig. 1. Nature of Stresses in Beams

ASSUMPTIONS
BENDING EQUATION

Fig. 2
Fig. 3
LOCATING NEUTRAL AXIS

y a
MOMENT CARRYING CAPACITY OF A SECTION

i.e., f= y ...(i)

SECTION MODULI OF STANDARD SECTIONS

Fig. 4
 Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

D4 d4
D

bh 2

Fig. 8
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Fig. 10

Fig. 11
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Fig. 13

y
y
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Fig. 14
y
y
 SHEAR STRESS DISTRIBUTION

Expression for Shear Stress

Fig. 1
 y

y
dM
dx
F
y
bI

Variation of Shear Stresses Across Standard Sections

Fig. 1

y
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Fig. 1
y

y
 Fig. 1

y
b
h

y
y
SHEAR STRESSES IN BUILT-UP SECTIONS

Fig.

y
 Fig. 2

y
y

Fig.
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y y y

y
y
IMPORTANT FORMULAE
 Tutorial Question
1. Derive the equation of bending moment and write down the assumptions for theory of simple
bending.
2. A simply supported beam carries a U.D.L. of intensity 2.5 kN/metre over entire
span of 5 meters. The cross-section of the beam is a T-section having the dimensions
Top ange: 125 mm cm X 25 mm
Web: 175 mm cm X25 mm
Calculate the maximum shear stress for the section of the beam.
3. A cantilever beam of length 10 m has a cross section of 100 mm X 130 mm has a UDL of 10
KN/m over a length of 8 m from the left support and a concentrated load of 10 KN at the right
end. Find the bending stress in the beam
4. A beam of T - section is having flange 120mm × 15mm and web 100mm × 15mm. It is
subjected to a shear force of 24kN. Draw shear stress distribution across the depth marking
values at salient points.
5. An I section is having overall depth as 550mm and overall width as 200mm. The thickness of
the flanges is 25mm where as the thickness of the web is 20mm. If the section carries a shear
force of 45kN, calculate the shear stress values at salient points and draw the sketch showing
variation of shear stress.

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 Assignment Questions

1. An I section beam 350 x 150 mm as shown in Fig. has a web thickness of 10 mm and a
flange thickness of 20 mm. If the shear force acting on the section is 40kN, find the
maximum shear stress developed in the I section

2. A rectangular beam 300 mm deep is simply supported over a span of 4m. Determine the

uniformly distributed load per meter which the beam may carry, if the bending stress should
not exceed 120 N/mm2. Take I = 8x106 mm4.
3. An I-section beam 350mmX200mm has a web thickness of 12.5mm and a flange thickness
of 25mm. It carries a shearing force of 200kN at a section. Sketch the shear stress
distribution across the section.
4. A rolled steel joist 200mmx160mm wide has flange 22mm thick and web 12mm thick.
Find the proportion, in which the flanges and web resist shear force.
5. A simply supported beam of 2m span carries a U.D.L. of 140 kN/m over the whole span.
The cross section of the beam is T-section with a flange width of 120mm, web and flange
thickness of 20mm and overall depth of 160mm. Determine the maximum shear stress in
the beam and draw the shear stress distribution for the section.
6. A simply supported symmetric I-section has flanges of size 200 mmX 15 mm and its overall
depth is 520 mm. Thickness of web is 10mm. It is strengthened with a plate of size 250 mm
X 12mm on compression side. Find the moment of resistance of the section if permissible
stress is 160 M Pa. How much uniformly distributed load it can carry if it is used as a
cantilever of span 3.6m.

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 UNIT 4
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS
Course Objectives:
To understand the behavior of beams under complex loading.

Course Outcomes:
Evaluate the deflections in beams subjected to different loading conditions.
 Tutorial Questions

1. A cantilever 3m long has moment of inertia 800 Cm4 for 1m length from the free end,
1600 cm4 for the next 1m length 2400 Cm4 for the last 1m. length. At the free
end a load of 1 KN acts on the cantilever. Determine the slope and deflections at the
free end of the cantilever E= 210 GN/ m2
2. A simply supported beam of span 6m carries two point loads of 60KN and 50KN at 1m and
3m respectively from the left end. Find the position and magnitude of max. deflection. Take
E= as 200 GPa and I =8500cm4. Also determine the value of deflection at the same point if
one more load of 60KN is placed over the left support.
3. A beam AB of 8 m span is simply supported at the ends. It carries a point load of
10 kN at a distance of 1 m from the end A and a uniformly distributed load of 5
kN/m for a length of 2 m from the end B. If I = 10 _ 106 m4, Using Macaulay`s
Method, Determine:
(a) Deection at the mid-span,
(b) Maximum deection, and
(c) Slope at the end A.
4. A simply supported beam of span 6m carries two point loads of 60KN and 50KN at 1m and 3m
respectively from the left end. Find the position and magnitude of max. deflection. Take E= as
200 GPa and I =8500cm4. Also determine the value of deflection at the same point if one more
load of 60KN is placed over the left support.
5. A simply supported beam of 8m carries a partial u d l of intensity 5KN/m and length 2m,
sarting from 2m from the left end. Find slope at left support and central deflection. Take E=
200Gpa and I=8×108mm4

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 Assignment Questions

1. A simply supported beam of 8m carries a partial u d l of intensity 5KN/m and length 2m,
sarting from 2m from the left end. Find slope at left support and central deflection. Take E=
200Gpa and I=8×108mm4
2. A simply supported beam span 14m, carrying concentrated loads of 12KN and 8KN at two
points 3mts and 4.5m from the two ends respectively. Moment of Inertia I for the beam is 160
x103 mm4 and E = 210KN/mm2. Calculate deflection of the beam at points under the two loads

3. A Cantilever beam AB 6 mts long is subjected to u.d.l of w KN/m spread over the entire
length. Assume rectangular cross-section with depth equal to twice the breadth. Determine the
minimum dimension of the beam so that the vertical deflection at free end does not exceed 1.5 cm
and the maximum stress due to bending does not exceed 10 KN/cm2. E = 2 X 107 N/ cm2.
4. A beam section is 10m long and is simply supported at ends. It carries concentrated loads
of100kN and 60kN at a distance of 2m and 5m respectively from the left end. Calculate the
deflection under the each load find also the maximum deflection. Take I = 18 X 108mm4 and E =
200kN/mm2.
5. A simply supported beam of span 6m carries two point loads of 60KN and 50KN at 1m and
3m respectively from the left end. Find the position and magnitude of max. deflection. Take
E= as 200 GPa and I =8500cm4. Also determine the value of deflection at the same point if
one more load of 60KN is placed over the left support.

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 UNIT 5
TORSION OF CIRCULAR
SHAFTS &THIN CYLINDERS
Course Objectives:

To analyze the cylindrical shells under circumferential and radial loading

Course Outcomes:

Analyze thi cylindrical shells.

 Unit v
Torsion of Circular Shafts
The product of this turning force and the distance between the point of application of the force and the
axis of the shaft is known as torque, turning moment or twisting moment. And the shaft is said to be
subjected to torsion. Due to this torque, every cross-section of the shaft is subjected to some shear
stress.

Assumptions for Shear Stress in a Circular Shaft Subjected to Torsion

1. The material of the shaft is uniform throughout.

2. The twist along the shaft is uniform.
3. Normal cross-sections of the shaft, which were plane and circular before the twist, remain plane
and circular even after the twist.
4. All diameters of the normal cross-section, which were straight before the twist, remain straight
with their magnitude unchanged, after the twist.

Torsional Stresses and Strain

Consider a circular shaft fixed at one end and subjected to a torque at the other end as shown in
Fig.1

T = Torque in N-mm,

l = Length of the shaft in mm and

R = Radius of the circular shaft in mm.

As a result of this torque, every cross-section of the shaft will be subjected to shear stresses. Let the
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 C = Modulus of rigidity, also known as torsional rigidity of the shaft
material.

We know that shear strain = Deformation per unit length

Strength of a Solid Shaft

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 Power Transmitted by a Shaft

Example 2: A hollow shaft is to transmit 200 kW at 80 r.p.m. If the shear stress is not to
exceed 60 MPa and internal diameter is 0.6 of the external diameter, find the diameters of the
shaft.

SOLUTION. Given : Power (P) = 200 kW ; Speed of shaft (N) = 80 r.p.m. ; Maximum

is the external diameter in mm).

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 Thin Cylinders
In general, if the thickness of the wall of a shell is less than 1/10th to 1/15th of its diameter, it
is known as a thin shell.

Stresses in a Thin Cylindrical Shell

The walls of the cylindrical shell will be subjected to the following two types of tensile
stresses:

1. Circumferential stress
2. Longitudinal stress.

Circumferential Stress

Consider a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure as shown in Fig.(a) and (b).
We know that as a result of the internal pressure, the cylinder has a tendency to split up into
two troughs as shown in the figure.

Let l= Length of the shell

d = Diameter of the shell,

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 Longitudinal Stress
Consider the same cylindrical shell, subjected to the same internal pressure as shown in Fig.
(a) and (b). We know that as a result of the internal pressure, the cylinder also has a tendency
to split into two pieces as shown in the figure.

Let p = Intensity of internal pressure,

l = Length of the shell,

d = Diameter of the shell and

t = Thickness of the shell.

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 Change in Dimensions of a Thin Cylindrical Shell due to an Internal Pressure
Thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure, its walls will also be subjected to lateral
strain. The effect of the lateral strains is to cause some change in the dimensions (i.e., length
and diameter) of the shell. Now consider a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal
pressure.

Let l = Length of the shell,

d = Diameter of the shell,

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Change in Volume of a Thin Cylindrical Shell due to an Internal Pressure

A little consideration will show that increase in the length and diameter of the shell will also
increase its volume. Now consider a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal
pressure.

Let l = Original length

d = Original diameter,

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 Tutorial Questions

1. Derive an expression for the shear stress produced in a circular shaft which is
subjected to torsion. What are the assumptions made in the above derivation ?
2. a)Derive the formula for the hoop stress in a thin cylindrical shell subjected to
an internal pressure.
b) A gas cylinder of thickness 25 mm and has an internal diameter of 1500 mm.
The tensile stress in the gas cylinder material is not to exceed 100 N/mm2.
Calculate the allowable internal pressure of the gas inside the cylinder.
3. A thin cylindrical shell is 3m long and 1m in internal diameter. It is subjected to internal
pressure of 1.2 MPa. If the thickness of the sheet is 12mm, find the circumferential stress,
longitudinal stress, changes in diameter, length and volume. Take E=200 GPa and = 0.3.
4. A Hollow shaft is to transmit 400 KW power at 120 rpm. If the shear stress is not exceed 60
N/mm2 and internal diameter is 0.65 of external diameter. Find the internal and external
diameters assuming maximum torque is 1.5 times the mean
5. A hollow shaft of diameter ratio 3/8 is to transmit 395 kW at 120 rpm. The maximum torque
being 24% greater than the mean, the shear stress is not to exceed 65 MPa and the twist in a
length of 6 m is not to exceed 3 degrees. Calculate its external and internal diameters which
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would satisfy both the above said conditions. Take G=9.2×10 MPa.

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 Assignment Questions

1. A cylindrical vessel 2m long and 500mm in diameter with 10mm thick plates is subjected to
an internal pressure of 3MPa.Calculate the change in volume of the vessel .Take E=200GPa
and poissons ratio=0.3 for the vessel material.
2. A shaft is to be transmitted 100KW at 240 rpm. If the allowable shear stresses of the material
is 60MPa. The shaft is not to twist more than 10 in a length of 3.5 mts. Find the diameter of
the shaft based on strength and stiffness criteria. The modulus of rigidity of the material (N)
is 80 X 103N/mm2.
3. A cylindrical vessel 3m long and 500mm in diameter with 10mm thick plates is subjected to
an internal pressure of 3MPa.Calculate the change in volume of the vessel .Take E=210GPa

4. A thin cylindrical shell is 3m long and 1m in internal diameter. It is subjected to internal

pressure of 1.2 MPa. If the thickness of the sheet is 12mm, find the circumferential stress,
longitudinal stress, changes in diameter, length and volume. Take E=200 GPa and = 0.3.
5. A thin cylindrical shell is 3m long and 1m in internal diameter. It is subjected to internal
pressure of 1.2 MPa. If the thickness of the sheet is 12mm, find the circumferential stress,
longitudinal stress, changes in diameter, length and volume. Take E=200 GPa and = 0.3.
6. A hallow shaft of outside diameter 80 mm and inside diameter 50 mm is made of aluminium
having shear modulus G = 27GPa. When the shaft is subjected to a torque T = 4.8 kN-m,
what is the maximum shear strain and maximum normal strain in the bar?

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Code No: R15A0305
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution UGC, Govt. of India)
II B. Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May 2018
Strength of Materials
(ME)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE
Questions, Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries
10 marks.
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PART A (25 Marks)
1. (a) Distinguish clearly the properties elasticity and plasticity[2M]
(b) [3M]
(c) List different types of beams.[2M]
(d) What is meant by the term point of contraflexure. Explain.[3M]
(e) [2M]
(f) Draw shear stress distribution across the rectangular cross section of the beam if the
beam is carrying a concentrated load P at mid point.[3M]
(g) Explain moment area theorm-I applicable for beams.[2M]
(h) What is the condition to be satisfied for a perfect truss? Explain.[3M]
(i) A solid shaft is to be transmitted 25 kw by running at 800 rpm. Find the torque
induced in the shaft material.[2M]
(j) Develop the relationship between circumferential and longitudinal stress in case thin
cylinder subjected to internal fluid pressure.[3M]

PART B (50 Marks)

SECTION I
2. Derive the relationship between Elatic Moduli E, G and K from fundamentals of solid
mechanics. [10M]
(OR)
3. Derive the formula for elongation of uniformly tapered circular cross section bar under
axial load. Also deduce the relation for strain energy stored in the bar. [10M]
SECTION II
4. Sketch the S.F. &B.M. diagrams for an Overhanging beam ABCDE shown. Mark all
the salient points with respective values. [10M]

(OR)
5. Draw SF& BM diagrams for the simply supported beam marking all the salient
values. [10M]
 SECTION III

6. An I beam of 200mm depth is simply supported over an effective span of 8m. Find what
max. intensity of udl it can carry over entire length if the allowable bending stresses in
tension and compression are 30 and 45 N/mm2 respectively. Take INA = 5935.5×104 mm4.
Distance of bottom fibre from NA is 87.38mm. [10M]
(OR)
7. A simply supported beam having span 4 m is subjected to a UDL of 30 kN/m over whole
span. The cross-section of beam is T section. The dimensions of flange are
120mmx10mm and that of web are 200mmx15mm. Draw shear stress distribution across
the depth of cross-section marking the values at salient points. [10M]

SECTION IV

8. A
reactions and forces in the members of the truss. [10M]

(OR)

9. A simply supported beam of 8m carries a partial u d l of intensity 5KN/m and length 2m,
sarting from 2m from the left end. Find slope at left support and central deflection. Take
E= 200Gpa and I=8×108mm4 [10M]

SECTION V

10. A solid circular bar of steel (G=80GPa) with length L= 3.5 m and diameter d=120 mm is
subjected to pure torsion by a torque T. How much strain energy is stored in the bar when
the maximum shear stress is 60 MPa? [10M]
(OR)
11. Derive torsion equation with assumptions. [10M]

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Code No: R15A0305
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution
UGC, Govt. of India)
II B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, November 2018
Strength of Materials
(ME)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
PART-A (25 Marks)

1). a What is composite bar, how will you find the stress in composite bar due to [2M]
external loading.
b A rod 200 cm long and of diameter 3.0 cm is subjected to axial pull of 30KN if [3M]
5
N/mm2 then determine i) stress ii)
Elongation iii) strain
c Define and explain the following terms [2M]
i) Bending stress ii) Section modulus
d Define and explain the following terms [3M]
i) Shear force ii) Bending moment iii) Bending moment diagram
e Derive an expression to find out section modulus for Hallow rectangular section [2M]
f Write torsional equation and explain the terms. [3M]
g What are the different types of Frames, Explain with the help of figures. [2M]
h Explain the procedure to do the analysis of frames by using method of joints [3M]
and method of sections.
i Explain about polar section modulus. [2M]
j Derive the equation to find out volumetric strain in thin cylinder subjected to [3M]
internal pressure.
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 Prove that the total extension (dL) of uniformly taper rod of diameter D1 and [10M]
D2, when the rod is subjected to axial load P with the help of diagram.

OR
3 a) Derive the equation to show the relation between E,K & G. [(7+3)M]

b) A steel bar 320 mm long and 40 mm wide 30 mm thickness is subjected to a

pull of 250KN in the direction of its length. Determine the change in volume.

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 SECTION-II
4 a) Derive the relation between shear force, bending moment and loading for [(3+7)M]
beam carrying U.d.l

b) A simply supported beam of length 6m is loaded with gradually varying load

of 0KN/m from left support 750KN/m to right support. Draw the shear force
and bending moment diagrams for the beam.

OR
5 Draw the B. M. D and S. F.D [10M]

SECTION-III
6 A T-section beam having flange 2cm x 10cm, web 10cm x 2cm is simply [10M]
supported over a span of 6m. It carries a U.D.L of 3kN/m including its own
weight over its entire span, together with a load of 2.5kN at mid span. Find the
maximum tensile and compressive stresses occurring in beam section.
OR
7 Define simple bending and what are the assumption made in simple bending [10M]
theory and derive the bending moment eqation.
SECTION-IV
8 A beam section is 10m long and is simply supported at ends. It carries [10M]
concentrated loads of100kN and 60kN at a distance of 2m and 5m respectively
from the left end. Calculate the deflection under the each load find also the
maximum deflection. Take I = 18 X 10 8mm4 and E = 200kN/mm2.
OR
9 Figure shows a Warren girder, each member having 3 m length supported freely [10M]
at its end Points. The girder is loaded at B and C as shown. Find the forces in
all members of the girder by using Method of joints.

SECTION-V
10 A shaft is to be transmitted 200KW at 300rpm. The max. shear stress should [10M]
not exceed 30 MPa and twist should not be more than 1º in a shaft length of 2.5
mts. If the modulus of rigidity of the material is 10 5 MPa, Find the required
diameter of the shaft to transmit above given power.
OR
11 A thin cylindrical shell is 3m long and 1m in internal diameter. It is subjected to [10M]
internal pressure of 1.2 MPa. If the thickness of the sheet is 12mm, find the
circumferential stress, longitudinal stress, changes in diameter, length and
volume. Take E=200 GPa and = 0.3.
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Code No: R15A0305
R15
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution UGC, Govt. of India)
II B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Strength of Materials
(ME)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
***
PART-A (25 Marks)
1). a Define the following terms [2M]
i) Possions ratio ii) Strain energy iii) resilience iv) Proof Resilience
b Determine the change in length breadth and thickness of steel bar which is 5m [3M]
long, 40 mm wide 30 mm thick and is subjected to axial pull of 35KN in the
direction of its length. (E=2×105N/mm2
c What are the types of beams and types of loads? [2M]
d A cantilever beam of length 4m carries point loads 1KN, 2KN and 3KN at 1m, 2 [3M]
m and 4m respectively from fixed end. Draw the shear force and bending
moment diagrams for the beam.
e section [2M]
f A rectangular beam of 100mm wide is subjected to maximum shear force [3M]
2
100KN. Find the depth of beam if the shear stress is 6N/mm
g Explain the procedure to do the analysis of frames by using tension coefficient [2M]
method.
h Explain with neat sketches, what is Beam, Frame, Truss? [3M]
i Explain the torsional moment of resistance of the shafts. [2M]
j Derive the equation to find out hoop stress and longitudinal stress in thin [3M]
cylinder subjected to internal pressure.
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 a) o
length 25cm breadth 3cm depth 2cm when the beam is subjected to an axial [(6+4)M]
compressive load 240KN. The decrease in length is given by 0.05cm and
increase in breadth 0.002
b) Write the differences among Gradual, Sudden, Impact and Shock loadings
with the help of expressions
OR
3 A steel rod and two copper rods together support a load of 370 kN as shown in [10M]
fig. The cross sectional area of steel road is 2500 mm2 and of each copper road
is 1600 mm2. Find the stresses in the roads. Take E for steel is 2x105 N/mm2 and
for copper is 1x105 N/mm2

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 SECTION-II
4 Beam ABCD is simply supported at B and C and has overhangs at each end. [10M]
The beam length L and each overhang has length L/ 3. A
uniform load of intensity q acts on entire length of the beam. Draw the shear-
force and bending-moment diagrams for this beam.

OR
5 Draw SF and BM diagrams for the cantilever shown in Fig [10M]

SECTION-III
6 Derive and Prove the following relation , Where M is moment [10M]

curvature.
OR
7 A rectangular beam of 100mm wide and 150mm deep is subjected to Shear [10M]
force of 30KN, Determine ratio of Maximum shear stress to Average shear
stress. Derive the equation which is used to find out the shear stress.
SECTION-IV
8 A simply supported beam span 14m, carrying concentrated loads of 12KN and [10M]
8KN at two points 3mts and 4.5m from the two ends respectively. Moment of
Inertia I for the beam is 160 x103 mm4 and E = 210KN/mm2. Calculate
deflection of the beam at points under t
OR
9 A Cantilever beam AB 6 mts long is subjected to u.d.l of w KN/m spread over [10M]
the entire length. Assume rectangular cross-section with depth equal to twice
the breadth. Determine the minimum dimension of the beam so that the vertical
deflection at free end does not exceed 1.5 cm and the maximum stress due to
bending does not exceed 10 KN/cm2. E = 2 X 107 N/ cm2.
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 SECTION-V
10 A shaft is to be transmitted 100KW at 240 rpm. If the allowable shear stresses [10M]
of the material is 60MPa. The shaft is not to twist more than 1 0 in a length of
3.5 mts. Find the diameter of the shaft based on strength and stiffness criteria.
The modulus of rigidity of the material (N) is 80 X 10 3N/mm2.
OR
11 A cylindrical vessel 3m long and 500mm in diameter with 10mm thick plates is [10M]
subjected to an internal pressure of 3MPa.Calculate the change in volume of the
vessel .Take E=210GPa and P
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Code No: R17A0305 R17
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution UGC, Govt. of India)
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Strength of Materials
(ME)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE
Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
****
SECTION-I
1 a) Draw stress-strain curve for a mild steel rod subjected to tension and explain [7M]
about the salient points on it.
b) A vertical tie, fixed rigidly at the top end consist of a steel rod 2.5 m long
and 20 mm diameter encased throughout in a brass tube 20 mm internal
diameter and 30 mm external diameter. The rod and the casing are fixed
together at both ends. The compound rod is loaded in tension by a force of
10 kN. Calculate the maximum stress in steel and brass. Take
Es=2x105N/mm2 and Eb=1x105N/mm2. [7M]
OR
2 A steel tube 50mm in external diamerter and 3mm thick encloses centrally a [14M]
solid copper bar of 35mm diameter. The bar and the tube are rigidly
connected together at the ends at a temperature of 20 0C. Find the stress in
each metal when heated to 1700C. Also find the increase in length, if the
-5 0
original length of the assembly is s=1.08 x 10 per C and
-5 0 5 2 5 2
c=1.7 x 10 per C . Take Es =2X10 N/mm , Ec =1X10 N/mm .
SECTION-II
3 A 30m long horizontal beam carries a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/ m [14M]
on the whole length along with a point load of 3 kN at the right end. The
beam is freely supported at the left end. Determine the position of the second
support so that the maximum bending moment on the beam is as small as
possible. Also draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams indicating
main values.
OR
4 A Beam A B C, 5m long has one support at the end A and other support at [14M]
B, 8m from A. It carries a point load of 4kN at the middle point of AB and a
point load of 3kN at C Draw SFD and BMD.
SECTION-III
5 a) A simply supported symmetric I-section has flanges of size 200 mmX 15 [7M]
mm and its overall depth is 520 mm. Thickness of web is 10mm. It is
strengthened with a plate of size 250 mm X 12mm on compression side.
Find the moment of resistance of the section if permissible stress is 160 M
Pa. How much uniformly distributed load it can carry if it is used as a
cantilever of span 3.6m.
b) A simply supported beam of 2m span carries a U.D.L. of 140 kN/m over the
whole span. The cross section of the beam is T-section with a flange width
of 120mm, web and flange thickness of 20mm and overall depth of 160mm. [7M]
Determine the maximum shear stress in the beam and draw the shear stress
distribution for the section.

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 OR
6 A steel beam of I section, 200mm deep and 160mm wide has 16 mm thick [14M]
flanges and 10mm thick web. The beam is subjected to a shear force of 200 KN.
Determine the shear stress distribution over the beam section if the web of the
beam is kept horizontal.
SECTION-IV
7 Find the forces in all the members of the truss as shown in the figure using [14M]
method of joints.

OR
8 a) Determine the force in member EB of the roof truss shown in the figure. [14M]
Indicate whether the member is in tension or compression.

SECTION-V
9 a) A solid shaft of 200mm diameter gas the same cross sectional area as a [10M]
hollow shaft of the same material with inside diameter of 150mm. Find the
ratio of powers transmitted by both the shafts at the same angular velocity.
b) Derive the expression for circumferential stress for a thin cylinder. . [4M]
OR
10 A shell 3.25m long and 1m diameter is subjected to an internal pressure of [14M]
1.2 N/mm2. If the thickness to the shell is 10mm, find the circumferential
and longitudinal stresses. Find also the maximum shear stress and changes in
dimensions of the shell. Take E = 200 kN/mm2, poissons ratio=0.3.
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 R17
Code No: R17A0305
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution UGC, Govt. of India)
II B. Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2018
Strength of Materials
(ME)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE
Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
*****
SECTION-I
1 Derive the relation between E, G, K. [14M]
OR
2 a) What is proof resilience and modulous of resilience? (7M) [14M]
b)A steel tube of 30 mm external diameter and 25 mm internal diameter encloses a gun
metal rod of 20 mm diameter to which it is rigidly joined at each end. The temperature of
the whole assembly is raised to 1400C and the nuts on the rod are then screwed lightly
home on the ends of the tube. Find the intensity of stress in the rod when the common
temperature has fallen to 300C. The value of E for steel and gun metal are 2.1x10 5N/mm2
and 1x105N/mm2 respectively. The linear co efficient of expansion for steel and gun
metal are 12 x 10-6 per 0C and 20 x 10-6 per 0C. (7 M)
SECTION-II
3 Draw SF and BM diagrams for the cantilever shown in Fig [14M]

OR
4 A horizontal beam AB of length 4m in hinged at A and supported on rollers at B. the [14M]
beam carries inclined loads of 100N, 200N and 300N incised towards the roller support
at 600; 450 and 300 Respectively to the horizontal, at 1m, 2m and 3m respectively from
A. draw the SF and BM diagrams.
SECTION-III
5 a) Explain theory of simple bending, and the assumptions made. Draw stress [14M]
distribution diagram for a beam with rectangular section.(7M)
b) A timber beam of rectangle section is simply supported at the ends and carries a
point load at the center of the beam. The maximum bending stress is 12 N/mm2
and maximum shearing stress is 1 N/mm2. Find the ratio of the span to the depth.
OR
6 A simply supported beam carries a U.D.L. of intensity 2.5 kN/m over entire span of 5 [14M]
meters. The cross-section of the beam is a T-section having the dimensions
Flange : 125 mm X 25 mm

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 Web: 175 mm X25 mm
Calculate the maximum shear stress for the section of the beam
SECTION-IV
7 Analyse the frame shown in Fig [14M]
.

OR
8 Find the magnitude and nature of forces in all the members of the truss shown in Fig [14M]

SECTION-V
9 a) A solid steel shaft has to transmit 100 kW at 160 rpm. Taking allowable shear [14M]
stress as 70 M Pa, find the suitable diameter of the shaft. The maximum torque
transmitted in each revolution exceeds the mean by 20 %.(7M)
b) A cylindrical thin drum 800mm in diameter and 4m long is made of 10mm thick
plates. If the drum is subjected to an internal pressure of 2.5MPa, determine its
changes in diameter and length. Take E as 200GPa and poisons ratio as 0.25.(7M)

OR
10 a) Find the angle of twist per metre length of a hollow circular shaft of 100 mm [14M]
external and 60 mm internal diameter, if the shear stress is not to exceed 35 M Pa.
Take C = 85 G Pa. (7M)
b) A cylindrical vessel 2m long and 500mm in diameter with 10mm thick plates is
subjected to an internal pressure of 3MPa.Calculate the change in volume of the
vessel .Take E=200GPa and poissons ratio=0.3 for the vessel material.(7M)
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