PAST YEAR QUESTIONS CIRCULAR PLATES MKMM2123

Note: All formulas listed in the Formula Sheet will be given during test and final exam.

QUESTION 1
A circular flat plate is fixed at the edges and is subjected to a uniform pressure p.
a) Derive the expression to describe its deflection, w. Use the normal symbols for all the
variables. (8 marks)
b) Given that the plate is made of mild steel (E = 220 GPa and ν = 0.3) with a thickness
h = 10 mm and diameter d = 200 mm, determine the maximum deflection of the plate.
Express it in terms of p. (1 mark)
c) If another material with a lower E but same ν is used, how could you maintain the same value
of the maximum deflection as the one calculated in part (b) if the same loading is applied?
(1 mark)

QUESTION 2
A clamped circular flat plate of radius a and thickness h is used to close a circuit under a uniform
pressure p.
a) Derive the expression to describe its deflection, w. (7.5 marks)
b) Given that a = 50 mm, p = 10 MPa, E = 200 GPa and ν = 0.3, determine the value of h such
that the maximum deflection of the plate is 1.5 mm. (2 marks)
c) If another material with E = 70 GPa and ν = 0.3 is used, does the thickness h need to be
INCREASED, DECREASED or REMAINED THE SAME to maintain the same
maximum deflection value? (0.5 mark)

QUESTION 3
A circular flat plate with radius a is clamped at its edge. It is subjected to a central concentrated
load, F which is acting vertically downward.
a) Derive the expression to describe its deflection, w. Use the normal symbols for variables used.
(4 marks)
b) What is the maximum deflection of the plate? (1 mark)
c) Determine the maximum stress induced in the plate. Comment on the answer that you obtain.
(5 marks)

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Q3 Note: In this solution, P = F = point load

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(b)
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(c)

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