AER 300 AEROSPACE STRUCTURE

CAT 2 [35 Marks]

Q1 Determine the rate of twist and the stress distribution in a circular section bar of radius R
which is subjected to equal and opposite torques T at each of its free ends. [7 Marks]

Q2. Show that the stress function   k r 2  a 2  is applicable to the solution of a solid circular
section bar of radius a. Determine the stress distribution in the bar in terms of the applied torque,
the rate of twist and the warping of the cross-section. [8 Marks]

Q3. Determine the maximum shear stress and the rate of twist in terms of the applied torque T
for the section comprising narrow rectangular strips shown in Fig. Q3. [7 Marks]

Fig. Q3

Q4. A simply supported beam of length 5 m carries a point load of 5 kN at a distance of 3m from
the left end. If E=2x105 N/mm2 and I=108 mm4 determine the slope at the left support and
deflection under the point load [6 Marks].

Q5. The simple supported beam ABC in Fig.Q5 carries a distributed load of maximum intensity
w0 over its span of length L. Determine the displacement curve of the beam. [7 Marks]

Fig.Q5

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