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T1660(E)(J30)T
AUGUST 2012

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES N5

(8060065)

30 July (X-Paper)
09:00-12:00

REQUIREMENTS: Hot rolled structural steel tables (BOE 8/2)

Calculators may be used.

This question paper consists of 6 pages and a 2-page formula sheet.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES N5
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

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2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this

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question paper.

4. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

Explain the following terms in a tensile test on a mild steel specimen:

(2)
1.1 Proportional limit
(2)
1.2 Yield point (2)
1.3 Ultimate tensile stress
(2)
1.4 Percentage elongation
(2)
1.5 Percentage reduction in area [10]

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QUESTION 2
FIGURE 1 below shows a connecting link, 170 mm in total length, 50 mm in diameter

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for a length of 120 mm and 30 mm in diameter for the remaining 50 mm length.
A gradually applied load W results in the link storing a total of 9 joules c

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Take E = 200 GPa.

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FIGURE 1
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Calculate the following:

(4)
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2.1 The magnitude of load W

2.2 The value of the stress induced in each section and the extension of each
(4)
section

2.3 The maximum instantaneous stress if the load was applied suddenly without
(3)
shock or impact [11]

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QUESTION 3

A solid shaft with a diameter of 90 mm is coupled in series with a hollow shaft of

different material, with the same outside diameter (see FIGURE 2 below). The angle
of twist for the hollow shaft is 80% of the angle of twist for the solid shaft per unit
length. The modulus of rigidity for the hollow shaft is twice that of the solid shaft. The
compound shaft transmits 180 kW and the shear stresses are 65 MPa and 85 MPa
respectively for the solid and hollow shaft.

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Calculate the following:

3.1 The internal diameter of the hollow shaft (8)

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3.2 The torque that can be transmitted by the compound shaft (2)

3.3 The speed at which the power can be transmitted and the total angle of twist
in degrees if the modulus of rigidity for the solid shaft is 30 GPa (6)
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QUESTION 4
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A 356 x 171 x 50,7 kg/m l-section (parallel flange) is used as a column to support
120 kN. If the column is fixed at both ends and 7 m long, what factor of safety is
involved using:

4.1 The Euler formula in which E = 210 GPa (4)

4.2 The Rankine-Gordon formula, in which the yield stress is 250 MPa and
1
the constant a = (9)
7500
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QUESTION 5

A steel pipe is used to convey oil and must be supported in such a way that the
maximum stress in the pipe material is not exceeded. The weight of the pipe is
2,306 kN/m and the weight of the oil is 1,304 kN/m. The inside diameter of the pipe is
470 mm and the wall thickness is 20 mm.

Calculate the maximum allowable distance between the supports if the maximum
allowable bending stress in the pipe material is 60 MPa. [11]

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QUESTION 6

A solid steel cylinder is enclosed by a hollow copper cylinder, both cylinders are
250 mm long at 20 °C. The cross sectional area of steel is 30 cm2 and that of copper

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is 80 cm2. A compressive load of 160 kN is applied to the column by means of rigid
cover plates.

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Calculate at what temperature the steel will carry the full load.

Qsteel = 1 1 > < 1 G*I°C acopper = 1 8 x 1 Q^/'C

Esteel = 200 GPa

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ECopper = 80 GPa [18]

QUESTION 7
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The efficiency of the longitudinal and circumferential joints of the shell plates of a boiler
2,8 m in diameter are 60% and 40% respectively. The boiler internal pressure is
800 kPa. The tensile strength of the plate is 90 MPa.
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Determine the plate thickness. [7]

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QUESTION 8
Determine the magnitude and nature of forces in all members of the pin-jointed
structure as shown in FIGURE 3 below.

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FIGURE 3 [14]

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FORMULA SHEET: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES N5

Any applicable equation or formula may be used.
F
A 8
X mj-
M=
L 8
r- FL WL
= ~T M =—

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Ax 4
fj_ + J_) _a 2J_

{4E A2E) y

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( L L "} M = aZ
F\ H — = La, At +

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U = -Fx
I =—
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2AE
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x- v F=^
-b + Jb2 -4ac
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a, + %)^ = ——
mg(h F'L
2AL F=

T = T _ ce
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J r~ L

J =-
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T_n T(D4-d4) p=

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16
10,2 TL
9=
GD4
IQ,2TL_ :Y: :y

Hinged ends Le = L

Fixed ends Le = -
M _ a _ E
I Y R One end fixed, one end hinged Le = —j=
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One end fixed, one end free Le = 2L

PD
a=
2.t7J

PD

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pto;
nd2
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ptcr,

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nd2
at(p-d)t = — nt rs
(p - d) tcrt = dtnac
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