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Quiz 4: Torsion

Q.1

A bar with a channel (C) cross-section (as shown in Fig) is subjected to pure torsion with equal and
opposite torsional moments at the ends such that the bar is in equilibrium. There are no end-
restraints applied on the bar. Consider an arbitrary point P located, say, at the mid-span of the bar (Z-
axis) and in the web of the C-section (X and Y axes as shown in Fig). Then, as per the assumptions
for torsion problems discussed in class, the stress state at P is such that the following stress(es)
is(are) equal to zero.

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τxy

τyz

σyy

σzz

Q.2

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A bar of triangular cross-section shown in figure is subjected to pure torsion with no end restraints. If
the Prandtl’s stress function f(x,y) can be written in the form  f1(x,y)*f2(x,y)*f3(x,y), then the function
which is NOT f1, f2 or f3 is

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x+y-a

x-y

Q.3

A bar with an L-section (as shown in Fig) is subjected to pure torsion with equal and opposite
torsional moment T at the ends such that the bar is in equilibrium. There are no end-restraints
applied on the bar. Ignore the higher order effects. If T = 1000 Nm, the maximum shear stress is
_____ MPa

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Your answer:

200

Correct answer:

200

Q.4

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A bar with an L-section (as shown in Fig) is subjected to pure torsion with equal and opposite
torsional moment T at the ends such that the bar is in equilibrium. There are no end-restraints
applied on the bar. Ignore the higher order effects. If T = 1000 Nm, and G = 20 GPa, the twist per unit
length is ____ (rad/m).

Max. score: 1; Neg. score: 0; Your score: 1

Your answer:

Correct answer:

Q.5

A bar having a cross-section of an equilateral triangle with sides of length ‘b’ and height ‘h’ (as in
figure) is subjected to pure torsion T with no end restraints. If the polar moment of inertia of the
15√3 T
cross-section, Ip is 1
b
4
 and the twist per unit length is  4
, where G is the shear modulus,
16√3 Gh

then the torsional constant J is given by

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Q.6

A thin-walled Z section shown in the figure above is subjected a shear load 1000 N in the positive y-
direction applied through the shear centre of the section. The wall thickness is uniformly 1 mm. The
shear flow at point A is ________ N/m

Max. score: 2; Neg. score: 0; Your score: 2

Your answer:

Correct answer:

Q.7

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A thin-walled Z section shown in the figure above is subjected a shear load 1000 N in the positive y-
direction applied through the shear centre of the section. The wall thickness is uniformly 1 mm. The
shear flow at point B is ________ N/m.

Max. score: 2; Neg. score: 0; Your score: 0

Your answer:

Correct answer:

4200

Q.8

A thin-walled Z section shown in the figure above is subjected a shear load 1000 N in the positive y-
direction applied through the shear centre of the section. The wall thickness is uniformly 1 mm. The
shear flow at point C is ________ N/m.

Max. score: 2; Neg. score: 0; Your score: 2

Your answer:

12750

Correct answer:

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