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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June-July 2009
Theory of Elasticity
‘Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting
at least TWO questions from each part.
PART-A
‘What are the assumptions made in theory of elasticity? For a body subjected to surface
tractions and body forces. Derive equations of equilibrium in x, y and z coordinate systems.
(HO Marks)
. The state of stress at a point is given as follows :
oy=1200KPa oz = -400 KPa
xy = 400 KPa ryz=-600KPa x= 500 KPa
Determine :
i) The stresses on a plane whose normal has direction cosines
ii) The resultant and shearing stresses on that plane. (10 Marks)
Explain the significance of compatibility equations. Derive the same for a strain field.
(10 Marks)
The strain components at a point are given by :
€,-0.01 €,=-0.02 €,=0.03 7, =0.015 7, =0.02 7, =-0.01
Determine the normal and shearing strains on the octahedral plane. (WoMarks)
Explain the Airy’s stress function. Derive the Biarmonic equation in Carlesiait Coordinate
for a two-dimensional stress state. (10 Marks)
Investigate what problem of plane stress is satisfied by the stress function =
3
4-25) xy |+2.y? applied to the region included in y = 0, y =h, x = 0.0m the side x
an? 3h? |" 2
positive, (10 Marks)
Derive the differential equilibrium for plane stress problem in eylindrical coordinates.
(10 Marks)
.. A thick cylinder of outer radius 15cm and inner radius 10cm is subjected to an internal
pressure of 12MPa. Determine the radial and hoop stresses in the cylinder at the inner and
outer surfaces. (10 Marks)
PART-B
For a rotating disc of uniform thickness, derive equations for radial and hoop stresses using
stress function. (12 Marks)
Fora plate with a circular hole and subjected to uniform tensile stress s in x direction.
obtain stress concentration factor for the plate under pure shear, (08 Marks)
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26 _ on case of torsional of general prismatic bars of solid section.
(10 Marks)
‘A thin walled box section having dimensions circular section of diameter as shown in the
figure. Determine the thickness t so that the two sections have :
i) Same maximum shear stress for the same torque.
ii) The same stiffness.
(10 Marks)
‘Write thermoelastic stress strain relations. (08 Marks)
Derive thermal stresses in thin cireular dises. (12 Marks)
State and prove uniqueness theorm, (10 Marks)
Write short notes on :
i) Saint Venant Principle
ii), Membrane analogy. (10 Marks)
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