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Instruction: Answer all questions.

QUESTION 1

a) Beams are often classified as to how they are supported. Describe three types of
supports commonly found in beam.
(6 marks)

b) A beam with a constant flexural rigidity, EI is subjected to loadings as shown in Figure

Q1(b). Determine in terms of EI:

i) the equation of elastic curve,

ii) the deflection at A.
(15 marks)

200 kN/m




 B C
A


3m 3m


     
Figure Q1(b)

QUESTION 2

a) Critical load is the maximum load a column can support before it begins to buckle.
Suggest two design improvements that can be made on a column with length L so that
the critical loading, Pcr can be increased.

(4 marks)
b) A built up beam with cross section as shown in Figure
re Q2(b) is simply supported
support with
modulus of rigidity, E = 210 GPa.

 i) Compute its length, L given that when it is subjected to a load of 40 kN per meter
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length, it deflects by 1 cm. (Hint: maximum deflection of the beam, ‫ݒ‬௠௔௫ ൌ )
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ii) If the same beam is to be used in a column with both ends fixed,, determine the
critical load, Pcr using Euler formula.

5 cm (10 marks)

100 cm 2 cm

5 cm

30 cm

Figure Q2(b)

QUESTION 3

a) Sketch the Mohr's circles for each of the stress states (i) to (v) shown in the Figure Q3
Q3(a)

(5 marks)
 


(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Figure Q3(a)

b) The stress at a point on a pressure-vessel

pressure wall has components of ıx = 35 MPa,
MPa
ıy = -46 MPa, IJxy = -56 MPa. Determine using Mohr’s circle, the magnitude and
orientation of:

 i) principal stresses and,

ii) maximum shear stress and the associated normal stresses.

(10 marks)