Question Bank – DME II

Unit 1: Design of simple machines

1. What are the assumptions made in finding stress distribution for a curved flexural member?
Also give two differences between a straight and curved beam
2. Discuss the stress distribution pattern in curved beams when compared to straight beam with
sketches
3. Derive an expression for stress distribution due to bending moment in a curved beam
4. Plot the stress distribution about section A-B of the hook as shown in figure.

5. Determine the value of “t” in the cross shown in fig such that the normal stress due to
bending at the extreme fibres are numerically equal.

6.Determine the stresses at point A and B of the split ring shown in figure.

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7. Curved bar of rectangular section 40x60mm and a mean radius of 100mm is subjected to a
bending moment of 2KN-m tending to straighten the bar. Find the position of the Neutral
axis and draw a diagram to show the variation of stress across the section.

8.A curved beam has trapezoidal cross section as shown in fig. and is subjected to pure
bending. Find proper value of bo so that extreme fiber stresses will be numerically equal.
Determine the magnitude of the couple which will develop the maximum fiber stress of 60
MPa.

9. The section of a crane hook is a trapezium; the inner face is b and is at a distance of 120mm
from the centre line of curvature. The outer face is 25mm and depth of trapezium
=120mm.Find the proper value of b, if the extreme fiber stresses due to pure bending are
numerically equal, if the section is subjected to a couple which develop a maximum fiber
stress of 60Mpa. Determine the magnitude of the couple.

10. Determine the maximum tensile, compressive and shear stress induced in a ‘c’ frame of a
hydraulic portable riveter shown in fig.

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11. The frame punch press is shown in fig. Find the stress in inner and outer surface at section
A-B the frame if F = 5000N

12. Figure shows a frame of a punching machine and its various dimensions. Determine the
maximum stress in the frame, if it has to resist a force of 85kN

13. Compute the combined stress at the inner and outer fibres in the critical cross section of a
crane hook is required to lift loads up to 25kN. The hook has trapezoidal cross section
with parallel sides 60mm and 30mm, the distance between them being 90mm. The inner
radius of the hook is 100mm. The load line is nearer to the surface of the hook by 25 mm
the centre of curvature at the critical section. What will be the stress at inner and outer
fibre, if the beam is treated as straight beam for the given load?

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14. Determine the force F that will produce a maximum tensile stress of 60N/mm2 in section
A - B and the corresponding stress at the section C – D

15. The section of a crane hook is rectangular in shape whose width is 30mm and depth is
60mm. The centre of curvature of the section is at distance of 125mm from the inside
section and the load line is 100mm from the same point. Find the capacity of hook if the
allowable stress in tension is 75N/mm2

16. The figure shows a loaded offset bar. What is the maximum offset distance ’x’ if the
allowable stress in tension is limited to 50N/mm2

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17. The frame of a punching press has dimensions in mm as shown in fig. Analyse along AB
and determine the stresses at A and B. Take curvature into account.

18. The effect of two applied forces on the offset bar shown in fig. is a pure couple which
causes the same bending moment at every section of the beam. Determine maximum
tension, compression and shear stress. Analyse along section A-C and E-F.

19. An Open ‘S’ made from 25mm diameter rod as shown in the figure determine the
maximum tensile, compressive and shear Stress

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20. Determine the stress induced in a circular ring of circular cross section of 25 mm diameter
subjected to a tensile load 6500N. The inner diameter of the ring is 60 mm.

21. Determine the stress induced in a circular ring of circular cross section of 50 mm diameter
rod subjected to a compressive load of 20kN. The mean diameter of the ring is 100 mm.

22. A chain link is made of 40 mm diameter rod is circular at each end the mean diameter
of which is 80mm. The straight sides of the link are also 80mm. The straight sides of
the link are also 80mm.If the link carries a load of 90kN; estimate the tensile and
compressive stresses along the section of load line. Also find the stress at a section 90
degree from the load line

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