Structural Mechanics- CE 313

Problem Based Learning (PBL) – Year 2023

Problem Statement:
The I-shaped girder of 4 m length in a multi-storey building is subjected to 125 kN/m uniformly
distributed load (UDL) along its centreline (Figure 1 a, b). Further, the state of Plane Strain on
an element is ∈𝒙 = 450 (10-6), ∈𝒚 = 200 (10-6) and 𝜸𝒙𝒚 = 200 (10-6) (Figure 1c). Compute the
following,
i. Stresses at Points A, B and C, where Point A is at one quarter of the depth of I-
section, Point B is at mid height of I-section and Point C is at three quarters of the
depth of I-section.
ii. Principal stresses in the I-section.
iii. Equivalent state of strain on an element at the same point oriented 30° CCW and 60°
CCW using the Strain Transformation Equations and Mohr Circle.

w = 125 kN/m

L=4m
(a)

80 mm 80 mm

25 mm

25 mm

280 mm

25 mm

80 mm 80 mm
(b)
 (c)

Relevant Materials:
Class Lectures of Structural Mechanics
Reference Books
1. Mechanics of Materials by Russell Charles Hibeller, 8th Edition

Evaluation Rubrics:
Solutions of the Problem will be evaluated using a Rubrics attached.

Weightage:
This assignment will be included in theory with 5% weightage (5 marks) of total marks.

Submission Date: 15-05-2023 (Monday).

Dr. Qasim Shaukat Khan

Associate Professor,
Teacher Incharge: CE-313 Structural Mechanics
RUBRICS FOR PROBLEM BASED LEARNING CHECKING

Attribute [1-3] Poor [4-7] Acceptable [8-10] Exceeds Score

Expectations
1 Development of solution and Inappropriate Reasonably accepted State-of-the-art
appropriateness of the applied method applied methodology applied. methodology applied.
methodology
2 Technical Accuracy Poor technical Average technical Excellent technical
accuracy accuracy accuracy

Total (out of 5)