Assignment 1

1. At a point P in a body, σx = 10,000 N/cm2 , σy = –5,000 N/cm2 , σz =

–5,000 N/cm2, Ʈxy = Ʈyz = Ʈxz = 10,000 N/cm2. Determine the normal and
shearing stresses on a plane that is equally inclined to all the three axes.
2. The state of stress at a point is characterised by the components σx =
12.31, σy = 8.96, σz = 4.34 Ʈxy = 4.20, Ʈyz = 5.27, Ʈxz = 0.84 .Find the
values of the principal stresses and the direction of maximum Principal
stress.(All units are in MPa).
3. The Displacement field for the body is given by

Write down the Displacement gradient matrix at point (2,3,1). Also find
strain tensor and rotation tensor.

2 0 0
4. σij = [ 3 4 ] MPa
−3
Find Principal stresses, Ʈmax and Develop 3D mohr circle.
5. The displacement field in micro units for a body is given by
u = (x2 + y)i + (3 + z) j + (x2 + 2y)k
Determine the principal strains at (3, 1, –2) and the direction of the
minimum principal strain.