Strength of Materials WRIE Students 2011 E.C.

Assignment 2
Part-I (Using Transformation equation of plane stress)

The state of stress at a point on the element is shown by the following figures:
a) Represent these state of stresses on the element oriented 30o counter clockwise from the
position shown.
b) Represent these state of stresses on the element oriented 50o clockwise from the position
shown.
c) Determine the principal stress for each element.
d) Represent these states of stresses on the element inclined by plane of maximum shear
stress.
600KPa 500KPa

400KPa 800KPa

200KPa 200KPa 2MPa 1.5MPa

700KPa

600KPa

i ii iii
Part-II (Using Mohr’s circle of plane stress)

Re-do part-I using Mohr’s circle of plane stress.

Assignment 3
Part-I (Using Direct Integration Method)

An overhanging beam is subjected to different loading conditions as shown below:

a) Determine the deflection at free end.
b) Determine the slope of deflection curve at support A.
c) Determine deflection and rotation at point C. (EI is constant)
50kN

20kN/m 40kNm 12kN/m

2m 2m 2m 2m
A C B
Part-I (Using Moment Area Method)

For simply supported beam shown below:

a) Determine the deflection and roation at point C.
b) Determine the rotaion at support B. (EI is constant)
20kN 40kN
15kNm

2m 1.5 m 1.5 m
A C B

Prepared By: Amlaku D. FOT/WDU Assignment 2&3