INS313E Advanced Strength of Materials Homework 1 Due date: Oct 13th, 2014

1. An infinite beam of elastic modulus

rests on a Winkler foundation
. Beam has
rectangular cross-section ,
where is in contact with the
foundation. Determine the deflection of the
beam at section .

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2. A rigid beam of length is
perfectly welded to the left end of the
semi-infinite elastic beam and loaded with
distributed load as shown in
the figure. If and
, calculate the deflection,
shear force and moment at the welded
section.

Equilibrium equations on rigid beam:

(1)

(2)

Deflection and rotation of elastic beam at

(3)

(4)

, , and are solved from the preceding four

equations by using Gauss Elimination method as
follows:

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Or Mathematica may be used as follows:

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3. The beam fixed to the wall at its left end and
loaded by load has the cross section as
shown in the figure. Determine the
circumferential stress and shear stress on
AB section considering curved beam theory and
compare the results with straight beam theory.
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Calculate the radial stress at on 3
AB section.

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Circumferential stress :
Curved beam theory:

Elementary theory:

For comparison, Excel program is used to plot the circumferential stresses obtained by elementary theory
and curved beam theory as shown in the figure. Elementary theory underestimates circumferencial stresses
.

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Shear stress :
Curved beam theory:

For

For

Elementary theory:

For

For

For comparison, Excel program is used to plot the shear stresses obtained by elementary theory and curved
beam theory as follows.

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Radial stress :

For

For

Excel program is used to plot the radial stress obtained by curved beam theory as follows.