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Course Code: MET201

Course Name: MECIIAMS OF SOLIDS
ldax. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions Each question carries 3 marks Marks
(. Why is the stress tensor symmetric? Express the stress tensor (3 X 3) for simple (3)

axial loading of a rod, with x-axis coinciding with the axis of loading.
2 What are stress invariants? Why would they remain invariant? (3)

3 Differentiate between engineering-stress-strain curve and true-stress-strain curve (3)

and comment on the applicability of the engineering stress strain curve in the
design of mechanical engineering components.

4 Differentiate between plane-stress and plane-strain by citing suitable example for (3)

each case.

5 State the assumptions involved in deriving Elastic Flexure Formula. (3)

6 State the assumptions involved in deriving Torsion Formula for circular shafts. (3)

Explain point ofinflection and point of contraflexure. (3)

8 Make a short note on deflection analysis by Castiglianos' method. What is the (3)

limitation regarding the material behaviour, while applying this method?

9 Explain the fundamental difference between the deformation behaviour in (i) (3)

bending of beams and (ii) buckling of columns.

l0 State yield criterion as per Max. Normal Strain Theory. Why didn't it get (3)

acceptability?
PART B
Answer any onefull questionfrom each module. Each question carries 14 marks
Module I
ll (a) If thesfesstensoratapointisgivenbyo**{,o,,!0, azz-O,t-:1O,t*r:-10, (10)

trr:20, find stress invariants, characteristic equation, principal stresses and the

principal plane associated with the maximum principal stress.

(b) If the displacement field is (3x'z+9 i+ Qf+) i+ g*+4 k, obtain the Strain (4)

tensor at (2,1,1).

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t2 (a) The state of stress is shown in the (10)
figure. Using Mohr's circle, determine
the Principal stresses, the Maximum
shear stress and the Plane of maximum
6O N7mm2 60 N/mmz
shear stress.

(b) If the stess tensor at a point is given by r**:1, ro:5, r;4, rn:2, rr,: 3, r;4, (4)
\ find the resultant stress vector on a plane with direction cosines {l/.b, l/\b,
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Module 2
13 (a) Derive expression for extension of a tapered- rod (young's Modulus is E) of (7)
length L tapering from diameter D to d, when loaded by an axial force p.
(b) What should be the length of part-2, (7)
if both parts in the figure are to have
the same elongation? What is the At :10 mm2 L1 :10mm
magnitude of deformation in each

part? Use E:2Xl05N/m-2 L2:?

OR
14 (a) A steel rod 20mm in diameter screwed at the ends passes through a copper tube (e)
of inner diameter 25 mm and outer diameter 30mm. The temperature of the
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assembly was at ll5oC when they were assembled and was relieved of all
stresses. Find the stresses in the rod and the tube when the temperature has fallen

to l5oC. Esteel : 2.1 x 105 N/mm2, Ecoppe. : 1.0 X 105 N/mmz , dsreel

:0.0000121deg.C and A"oppo {.0000175/deg.C

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(b) Formulate Generalized Hooke's law.equations for a tri-axial state of stress in (s)
Cartesian coordinates, starting from consideration of Hooke's law for an elastic
solid and Poisson's ratio.

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Module 3
ls (a) Draw shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram
for the beam shown: (10)

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(b) Find the maximum bending stress induced
in a horizontal simpry supported beam
made of steel of rength 2m, with square cross (4)
section of side lomm, roaded by a
vertically downward force of 200N at mid_span. :2.1 X
Esteel 105 N/mm2

OR
t6 (a) A solid shaft is proposed to be repraced by a hoilow
shaft (of the same rength and (g)
the same material) for transmitting a torque
of 30 kNm. If the altowable shear
shess of the materiar used is r00 N/mm2,
find the ratio of the weight of ho[ow
shaft to the solid one, if the inner diameter
for hoilow one is to be 0.5 times its
outer diameter.
(b) A beam is loaded by a load distribution
acting in the transverse direction. Derive (6)
diffeGntial equations connecting the Load,. Shear
Force and Bending Moment.
Module 4
17 (a) Find deflection at the mid-span, if E:r2Gpa and cross section as shown (10)
50mm
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o) Sate Reciprocal Relation and demonstrate

its applicability in an engineering (4)
problem.

OR

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l8 (a) A' structure as shown is loaded by a

vertically downward force P at the free

end'. Find deflection at'ihe .free end' in
the direction of the load using

Castigliano's method' Consider strain

enerry due to Bending Moment Alone
(Neglect other effects)' Use a:2m' Hfi'
P:30 X tO3trt, Bt (applicable for both

(. legs) is 30 X l06Nm2-

(b)DerivestrainenerSlexpressionsintermsofthegeometry,materialproper|yand(6)
load during (i) Bending and (ii) Torsion'
Module 5

l9 (a)UsingtheexpressionforEu|er,scriticalbucHingloadformulateanexpression(6)
Rankine's constan(a)
for Rankine's Crippling load in terms of
(b)Acolumnhasasquarecross-sectionof40mmside.Ifithastocarryaloadof(8)
89,600 N, what should be its limiting
length if both ends are assumed to be

pinned.nlntineconstanta:||l600,andcompressivestrengthis560N/mm..
OR

20 (a)Formulateanexpressionfortheyieldcriterionaccordingtovon.Mises'theory(5)
oz, or} : {10, 0, -4} MPa and if the (9)
o) If the principal stresses at a point are: {o1,

yieldstrengthofthematerialunderconsiderationis40MPa"findthefactorof
safetyindesignaSper(a)Max.NormalStressTheory@)Max.ShearStress
Theory'
Theory,trnd (c) Max' Distortion Energy
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