Government of Karnataka

Department of Technical Education

Board of Technical Examinations, Bangalore

Course Title: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Course Code:
Scheme (L:T:P) : 4:0:0 Total Contact Hours: 52
15ME31T
Type of Course: Lectures, Self Core/ Elective:
Credit :04
Study & Quiz Core
CIE- 25 Marks SEE-100 Marks

Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic mathematics and Science.

Course Objectives: It aims at enabling the student to understand & analyze various types of
loads, stresses & strains along with main causes of failure of machine parts.

1. The subject is pre-requisite for understanding principles of Machine design.

2. Understanding mechanical properties of materials will help in selecting the suitable
materials for various engineering applications
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to attain CO:
CL Linked Teaching Hrs
Course Outcome PO

Understand and distinguish the

behavior of simple load carrying 14
CO1 members subjected to an axial, shear R/U/A 1,2,3,9
and thermal Loading.
Interpret the Variation of moment of
inertia for different Mechanical 10
R/U/A 1,2,4,9
CO2 Engineering Sections such as fly
wheel
Draw and Compare the shear force
and bending moment diagram on R/U/A 1,2,4,9 12
CO3 beams under varying load conditions.

Assess Bending and shear stresses in

CO4 beams subjected to different loadings R/U/A 1,2 07
for different machine parts
Differentiate in strain energy stored in
C05 a body when the load is suddenly U/A 1,2 03
applied and gradually applied
Design simple solid and hallow shaft
for power transmission keeping view
R/A 1,2,6 06
of Environmental and sustainability
C06
aspects

Total sessions 52

Legend: R; Remember, U: Understand A: Application

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COURSE-PO ATTAINMENT MATRIX

Course Programme Outcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
STRENGTH OF
MATERIALS 3 3 1 3 - 1 - - 3 -

Level 3- Highly Addressed, Level 2-Moderately Addressed, Level 1-Low Addressed.

Method is to relate the level of PO with the number of hours devoted to the COs which address the given PO.
If >40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 3
If 25 to 40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 2
If 5 to 25% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 1
If < 5% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is considered not-addressed.

COURSE CONTENT AND BLUE PRINT OF MARKS FOR SEE

Unit Hour Questions to be Marks weightage
No Unit Name set for weightage (%)
SEE

R U A

1
SIMPLE STRESSES AND 14 05 05 20 30 21
STRAINS

2
MOMENT OF INERTIA 10 05 05 20 30 21

3
SHEAR FORCE AND 12 05 05 20 30 21
BENDING MOMENT

4
THEORY OF SIMPLE 07 05 05 20 30 21
BENDING

5
STRAIN ENERGY AND 03 - 05 05 10 06
IMPACT LOADING

6
TORSION OF CIRCULAR 06 05 -- 10 15 10
SHAFT
Total 52 25 25 90 145 100

Legend: R; Remember, U: Understand A: Application

UNITI: SIMPLE STRESSES AND STRAINS 14 Hrs

Simple stresses & strains viz. tensile, compressive, Shear, Crushing, Thermal stresses, &
corresponding strains,Hook’s Law –Problems on Direct Stress & Linear Strain- Stress- Strain
curve for Ductile material and Brittle material with all parameters.- factor of Safety. Elastic
Constants - Lateral Strain ,Poisson’s ratio, Bulk Modulus, Shear Modulus ,Volumetric Strain-
Relation between elastic constants- Problems on elastic constants. Hoop stress-Longitudinal
Stress in thin cylindrical & spherical shells subjected to internal pressure.-Problems on thin
cylindrical shells.

UNITII: MOMENT OF INERTIA 10Hrs

Centre of Gravity, Moment of Inertia & its Importance -Parallel & Perpendicular Axis
Theorem-C.G of Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Semi-circle, Trapezium, Cone-Problems on
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finding CG of T-Section, I-Section, L-Section, Channel-Section. Moment of Inertia of solid
&Hollow sections like Rectangle, Triangle, Circle- Moment of Inertia about C.G for I
section, T section. L-section and Channel Section.

UNTIII: SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAMS 12Hrs

Definition - Shear Force and Bending Moment –Types of beams, types of load acting on
beams ,Sagging & Hogging Bending Moment and its importance –sign convention to draw
SFD and BMD- Concept of Maximum bending moment, Point of Contra flexure & its
importance-Drawing S.F & B.M Diagram for Cantilever, Simply Supported Beams
subjected to Point Load and U.D.L

UNIT IV:THEORY OF SIMPLEBENDING 07Hrs

Introduction, assumptions in theory of simple bending.-Bending stress, relation between

bending stress & radius of curvature (without proof).-Position of neutral axis, moment of
resistance-Bending equation (without proof)-Modulus of section for rectangular, hollow
rectangular and hollow circular sections-Beams of uniform Strength-problems

UNIT V: STRAIN ENERGY AND IMPACT LOADING 03Hrs

Introduction -Strain Energy-Types of loading-Sudden, Gradual & Impact Load-resilience,

proof resilience and modulus of resilience-Equation for strain energy stored in a body when
the load is gradually applied and suddenly applied – problems.

UNIT VI: TORSION OF CIRCULAR SHAFT 06Hrs

Introductionto Torsion , Angle of Twist , Polar Moment of Inertia , Torsion equation-

(without proof)-Assumptions in theory of Torsion -Power Transmitted by a shaft, axle of
solid and hollow sections subjected to Torsion - Comparison between Solid and Hollow
Shafts subjected to pure torsion- Problems. (No problem on composite and non homogeneous
shaft)

® TEXT BOOKS
1. Ramamurtham. S., “Strength of Materials”, 14th Edition, Dhanpat Rai Publications,
2011
2. Khurmi R S, “Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials”, 5 Edition, [Link]
company

REFERENCES
1. Popov E.P, “Engineering Mechanics of Solids”, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2002.
2. Nash W.A, “Theory and problems in Strength of Materials”, Schaum Outline Series,
McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1995.

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 3. Kazimi S.M.A, “Solid Mechanics”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2003.
4. Ryder G.H, “Strength of Materials”, 3rd Edition, Macmillan India Limited, 2002.
5. Bansal R. K, “Strength of Materials”, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2012.
6. Timoshenko S.P, “Elements of Strength of Materials”, Tata McGraw-Hill, Delhi,

LIST OF SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

1. [Link]/courses/.../IIT.../lecture%2023%20and%2024htm
2. [Link]/wiki/Shear_and_moment_diagram
3. [Link]/mech%20prin%20h2/[Link]
4. [Link]/stress_and_strain.html
5. [Link]

SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITYS

Note: The following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 5 marks (Any
one).

1. Each student should do any one of the following type activity or any other similar
activity related to the course and before conduction, get it approved from concerned
Teacher and HOD.
2. Each student should conduct different activity and no repeating should occur

1 Calculate Moment of Inertia of Fly Wheel of engine present in your laboratory

2 Market Survey specific to properties of Various type of Materials used in Mechanical
Engineering and make report
3 Compare the strength of solid shaft with that of hallow shaft for same power
transmission for an automobile and make report

Course Delivery:
∑ The course will be delivered through lectures and Power point presentations/ Video.

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 ∑ MODEL OF RUBRICS /CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACTIVITY

RUBRICS FOR ACTIVITY( 5 Marks)

Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Good Exemplary Student

Dimension
Score
1 2 3 4 5
Collects very Collect much Collects Collects a Ex:
Does not collect
limited information; some basic great deal of
Collection any information
information; but very information; information; 4
of data relating to the
some relate to limited relate most refer to all refer to
topic
the topic to the topic the topic the topic
Does not perform Performs all
Fulfill Performs very Performs
any duties Performs very duties of
team’s roles little duties but nearly all 5
assigned to the little duties assigned
& duties unreliable. duties
team role team roles

Rarely does Usually does Always does

Normally
Shares Always relies on the assigned the assigned the assigned 3
does the
work others to do the work; often work; rarely work without
assigned
equally work needs needs having to be
work
reminding reminding reminded.

Usually does Talks good;

Is always talking; Listens, but
Listen to most of the but never Listens and 2
never allows sometimes
other Team talking; rarely show interest speaks a fair
anyone else to talk too
mates allows others in listening amount
speak much
to speak others

Average / Total marks=(4+5+3+2)/4=14/4=3.5=4

Note: This is only an example. Appropriate rubrics/criteria may be devised by the concerned faculty
(Course Coordinator) for assessing the given activity.
Course Assessment and Evaluation Scheme:
What To When/Where Max Evidence Course outcomes
who (Frequency in Marks collected
m the course)
Direct CIE IA Three IA tests
Assessment (Average of
20 Blue books
three tests will be
Students

1,2,3,4,5,6
computed)
Student activities Report/Log of
05
activity
SEE End End of the course Answer scripts
100 1,2,3,4,5,6
Exam at BTE
Indirect Student Middle of the
Feedback 1 & 2,3 Delivery
Assessment Feedback on course
forms of course
course
Students

End of End of the course 1,2,3,4,5,6

Course Effectiveness of
Survey Delivery of
Questionnaires
instructions &
Assessment
Methods
Note: I.A. test shall be conducted for 20 marks. Average marks of three tests shall be rounded off to the next higher digit.

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 Note to IA verifier: The following documents to be verified by CIE verifier at the end of
semester
1. Blue books( 20 marks)
2. Student suggested activities report for 5 marks and should be assessed on RUBRICS
3. Student feedback on course regarding Effectiveness of Delivery of instructions &
Assessment Methods.
FORMAT OF I A TEST QUESTION PAPER (CIE)
Test/Date and Time Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks

Strength of Materials
I/II SEM
Ex: I test/6 th weak of
20
sem 10-11 Am Course code:15ME31T
Year:
Name of Course coordinator : Units:__
CO’s:____

Question
Question MARKS CL CO PO
no
1
2
3
4
Note: Internal choice may be given in each CO at the same cognitive level (CL).

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and Time Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks

Ex: I test/6 th weak of III SEM Strength of Materials

20
sem 10-11 Am
Year: 2015-16 Course code:15ME31T

Name of Course coordinator : Units:1, Co: 1,2,3.9

Note: Answer all questions

Question
Question CL CO PO
no

1 Explain linear and lateral strain 3 MARKS 1 1,2,

3,9
U

2 A bar of 30mm diameter is subjected to an axial pull of 80KN. The A 1 1,2,

measured extension is 0.1 mm on a gauge length of 200mm and the 3,9
change in diameter is 0.004mm. Calculate the poison’s ratio and the
values of young’s Modulus, bulk modulus and Modulus of rigidity.
7 MARKS
3 A mild steel bar of 15mm diameter was subjected to tensile test. The A 1 1,2,
test bar was found to yield at a load of 90KN and it attains maximum
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 load of 180KN and ultimately fails at a load of 67.5 KN. Determine 3,9
the following: tensile stress at the yield point, ultimate stress and
stress at the breaking point, if the diameter of the neck is 7.5mm.

OR

A bar of steel 1m long 50mm wide and 10mm thickness is subjected

to an axial load of 10KN in the direction of its length. Find the
changes in length, width, thickness and volume.10 MARKS

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SEE)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
III Semester
Course title: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

(Answer any 6 questions from part A and Any 7 from Part B)

PART-A(Each questions carries 5 marks)

1. Define bulk Modulus and Shear Modulus
2. Explain thermal stress and Shear Modulus
3. State Parallel and perpendicular axis theorem
4. Locate CG for Triangle Rectangle, Circle, Semi-circle, Trapezium, Cone with the
help of plain figure
5. Define Shear force and Bending Moment in beams
6. Explain Point of Contra flexure in a beam
7. List the aassumptions in theory of simple bending
8. Explain Beams of Uniform Strength
9. Explain Strain energy and Resilience

PART-B(Each questions carries 10 marks)

1. A steel rod 30mm x 12.5mm and 500mm long is subjected to a axial pull of 75KN.
Determine the changes in length, width and thickness and volume of bar. If young’s
modulus is 200KN/mm2.
2. A bar of 30mm diameter is subjected to an axial pull of 80KN. The measured
extension is 0.1 mm on a gauge length of 200mm and the change in diameter is
0.004mm. calculate the poisson’s ratio and the values of young’s Modulus, bulk
modulus and Modulus of rigidity.
3. An I section consists of top flange 100 X 30 mm, bottom flange 200 X 40 mm and
web 180 X 20 mm. Find the M.I. about an axis passing through C.G. parallel to the
base.
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 4. Calculate M.I. of an angle section 100 X 80 X 10 mm about an axis passing through
the centroid and parallel to shorter leg.
5. A cantilever of length 3 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 KN/m for entire
length and a point load of 2 KN at a distance of 1 m from the free end. Draw the
shear force and the bending moment diagrams for the beam.
6. A simply supported beam of length 5 m carries point loads of 2 KN and 4 KN and 5
KN at a distance of 1 m, 3 m and 4 m from left support. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagrams
for the beam.
7. A steel plate is bent into a circular arc of radius [Link] plate is 100mm wide and
15mm thick, assuming the value of E=2X105 N/[Link] the maximum stress
induced in the plate and value of bending moment which produced this stress.
8. A simply supported wooden beam of span 1.3 m is carrying a central point load of 40
KN. If the allowable bending stress in the timber is taken as 8 N/mm2, find the
breadth and depth of the timber. Take b=0.6d.
9. (a).List the assumptions made in theory of Torsion -5M

b)An axial pull of 25KN is suddenly applied on a steel rod of 3 m long and 900mm2 in
cross-sectional area. Calculate the strain energy stored in the rod. Take young’s modulus
is 2x105 N/mm2. –5M

10. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 80KW at 160 rpm. The permissible shear
stress in the shaft is 60 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds the mean
torque by 20% more than mean torque. The angle of twist is not to exceed 10 in a
length of 20 times the diameter of the shaft. The valve of rigidity modulus is 0.
8x105 N/mm2.

MODEL QUESTION BANK

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
III Semester
Course title: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

CO I:Understand and distinguish the behavior of simple load carrying members

subjected to an axial, shear and thermal Loading.

LEVEL: REMEMBER QUESTIONS

1. Define Poisson’s ratio and Modulus of Rigidity

2. Define bulk Modulus and Shear Modulus
3. Describe maximum stress and factor of safety

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS

4. Explain linear and lateral strain

5. Explain thermal stress and volumetric strain
6. Explain Hoop’s stress and longitudinal stress in thin cylindrical shells
7. Explain thermal stress and Shear Modulus

LEVEL: APPLICATION QUESTIONS

8. Relate between elastic constants

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 [Link] stress strain diagram for Ductile materials with all parameters

[Link] stress strain diagram for Brittle materials with all parameters

11..A load of 5KN is to be raised with the help of a steel wire. Find the diameter of the
steel wire, if the stress is not to exceed 100MPa.

12.A tensile test is performed on a brass specimen 10mm in diameter using a gauge
length of 50mm. When applying axial tensile load of 25KN, it was observed that the
distance between the gauge marks increase by 0.152mm, calculate modulus of elasticity
of brass.

13.A punch with a diameter 20mm is used to punch a hole in an aluminium plate of
thickness 4mm .If the ultimate shear stress for the aluminium is 275MPa, what force P is
required to punch through the plate.

[Link] following data pertains to a tension test conducted in laboratory:

i. Diameter of the specimen = 15mm

ii. Length of the specimen = 200mm
iii. Extension under a load of 10 KN=0.035mm
iv. Load at yield point = 110KN
v. Maximum load = 190 KN
vi. Length of the specimen after failure = 255mm
vii. Neck diameter = 12.25mm
Determine: i) Young’s modulus, ii) Yield stress iii) Ultimate stress, iv) Percentage
elongation, v) percentage reduction in area, vi) safe stress adopting factor of safety of
1.5.

15.A rod of diameter 15mm and 50mm long is subjected to tensile load of 25KN. The
modulus of elasticity for steel rod may be taken as 200 KN/mm2. Find stress, strain and
elongation of the bar due to applied load.

16.A rod of cross sectional area 15mm x 15mm and 1m long is subjected to a
compressive load of 22.5KN. calculate the stress and decrease in length if young’s
modulus is 200GN/m2.

17.A load of 4KN is to be raised with the help of a steel wire. The permissible tensile
stress should not exceed 70N/mm2. What is the minimum diameter of wire required?
What will be extension for 3.5m length of wire? Assume young’s modulus is 196.2
2
GN/m .

18.A mild steel bar of 15mm diameter was subjected to tensile test. The test bar was
found to yield at a load of 90KN and it attains maximum load of 180KN and ultimately
fails at a load of 67.5 KN. Determine the following: tensile stress at the yield point,
ultimate stress and stress at the breaking point, if the diameter of the neck is 7.5mm.

[Link] following data pertains to a tension test conducted in laboratory:

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 i. Diameter of the specimen = 20mm
ii. Gauge Length of the specimen = 100mm
iii. Final length=130mm
iv. Final diameter =11.5mm
v. Yield Load = 92KN
vi. Ultimate load = 165 KN
Determine: i) Yield stress ii) Ultimate tensile stress, iii) Percentage elongation,
iv) percentage reduction in area.

20.A hallow steel column has to carry an axial load of 3MN. If the external diameter of
the column is 300mm, find the internal diameter. The ultimate stress for steel is to be
480N/mm2. Take factor of safety as 4.

21.A short column has an internal diameter of 200mm. What should be the minimum
external diameter so that it may carry a load 1600KN with factor of safety 7.5. Take
ultimate stress of steel as 472N/mm2.

22.A steel rod 30mm x 12.5mm and 500mm long is subjected to a axial pull of 75KN.
Determine the changes in length, width and thickness and volume of bar. If young’s
modulus is 200KN/mm2.

23.A steel bar 2.4 long and 30mm square is elongated by a load 400KN. If poisons ratio is
0.25 find the increase in volume. Assume E=200KN/mm2.

[Link] young’s modulus for a given material is 100KN/mm2and its modulus of rigidity is
40KN/mm2. Determine its bulk modulus and also its lateral contraction if the diameter is
50mm and length 2m and extension 2mm.

25.A bar of steel 1m long 50mm wide and 10mm thickness is subjected to an axial load of
10KN in the direction of its length. Find the changes in length, width, thickness and
volume.

26.A bar of 30mm diameter is subjected to an axial pull of 80KN. The measured
extension is 0.1 mm on a gauge length of 200mm and the change in diameter is 0.004mm.
calculate the poisson’s ratio and the values of young’s Modulus, bulk modulus and
Modulus of rigidity.

CO 2: Interpret the Variation of moment of inertia for different Mechanical Engineering

Sections such as fly wheel

LEVEL: REMEMBER

1. Define centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia

2. State Parallel and perpendicular axis theorem

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING

3. Locate CG for Triangle Rectangle, Circle, Semi-circle, Trapezium, Cone with the
help of plain figure

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LEVEL: APPLICATION

4. Determine the centroid of the T-section of a flange 100 X 10 mm. Also find the
M.I. of the section about XX axis through centroid.
5. Find the centre of gravity of the I-section having top flange of 100 X 20 mm, web
120 X 20 mm and bottom flange 150 X 20 mm. Also find M.I. of the section
about XX axis passing through C.G. of the section.
6. Find the C.G. of L-section of dimensions 100 X 80 X 20 mm. Also find the M.I.
of the section through C.G. and parallel to shorter leg.
7. Find the moment of Inertia about the centroidal axis XX and YY of the T-section
160 mm wide and 160 mm deep. The flange and web thickness 50 mm each.
8. Find the M.I. about the centroidal XX axis parallel to the flange for the T-beam.
Size of the flange120 X 20 mm, size of web 120 X 20 mm.
9. An I section consists of top flange 100 X 30 mm, bottom flange 200 X 40 mm and
web 180 X 20 mm. Find the M.I. about an axis passing through C.G. parallel and
perpendicular to the base.
10. Calculate M.I. of an angle section 100 X 80 X 10 mm about an axis passing
through the centroid and parallel to shorter leg.
11. Calculate the C.G. and moment of inertia for a Channel section of size 100 X 100
X 20 mm about XX and YY axis.

C0 03:Draw and Compare the shear force and bending moment diagram on beams under
varying load conditions.
LEVEL: REMEMBER
1. Define Shear force and Bending Moment in beams
2. Name the types of loads acting on beams with illustration

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING

3. Explain Sagging and Hogging bending Moment

4. Explain Point of Contra flexure in a beam

LEVEL: APPLICATION

5. A cantilever beam of length 3m subjected to a point load of 5 KN, 8KN and 12

KN at a distance of 1m, 1.5m and 2.5m from the free end. Draw SFD and BMD.
6. A cantilever beam of length 4m subjected to a point load of 3 KN, 5KN and 8 KN
and 10 KN at a distance of 1m, 1.5m and 3m and 3.5 m from the free end. Draw
SFD and BMD.
7. A cantilever beam of length 3 m subjected to two point loads of 10 KN acting at
the free end and 15KN at the middle of the beam. Draw SFD and BMD.
8. A cantilever beam 1.5 m long carries point loads of 1 KN, 2KN and 3 KN at 0.5
m, 1.0 m and 1.5 m from the fixed end respectively. Draw the SFD and BMD for
the beam.
9. A cantilever beam of 1.4 m length carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5
KN/m over its entire length. Draw S.F and B.M diagrams for the cantilever.
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 10. A cantilever AB 1.8 m long carries a point load of 2.5 KN at its free end and a
uniformly distributed load of 1 KN/m from A to B. Draw the shear force and the
bending moment diagrams for the beam.
11. A cantilever beam of 2 m length carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 KN/m
over its entire length and also a point load of 3 KN at a distance of 0.5 m from the
free end. Draw S.F and B.M diagrams for the cantilever.
12. A cantilever of length 2.5 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 KN/m for a
length of 2 m from the free end and a point load of 2 KN at the free end. Draw the
shear force and the bending moment diagrams for the beam.
13. A cantilever of length 3 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 KN/m for
entire length and a point load of 2 KN at a distance of 1 m from the free end.
Draw the shear force and the bending moment diagrams for the beam.
14. A cantilever 5 m long carries point loads of 30 KN and 10 KN at a distance of 1
m from the fixed end. In addition to this the beam carries a UDL of 10 KN/m
between point loads. Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for the
cantilever.
15. A simply supported beam of length 6 m carries point loads of 2.5 KN and 4 KN
at a distance of 2 m and 4 m from left support. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagrams for
the beam.
16. A simply supported beam of length 5 m carries point loads of 2 KN and 4 KN and
5 KN at a distance of 1 m, 3 m and 4 m from left support. Draw S.F. and B.M.
diagrams for the beam.
17. A simply supported beam of length 8m carries a UDL of 10KN/m for a
distance of 6m from left support. Draw S.F and B.M diagram for the above beam.
Also calculate the maximum B.M. on section.
18. A simply supported beam of length 8m carries two point loads of 30KN and
40KN respectively at a distance of 1.5m and 6.5m from the left support. Also it
carries a UDL of 10KN/m between the point loads, draw shear force and bending
moment diagram.
19. A simply supported beam of 6m span is carrying a UDL of 20KN/m over a length
of 3m from right support. Draw S.F d and BMD. Also calculate maximum B.M.
20. Draw S.F and B.M diagram for a simply supported beam 6m long carrying UDL
of 2KN/m over the entire length and point loads of 5 KN,4 KN and 3 KN at
3m,4m and 5m from left support respectively.
21. A simply supported beam of span 6m carries two point loads of 5 KN and 10 KN
at 1m and 2m respectively from left support and also carries an UDL of 10KN/m
over a length of 3m from the right support. Draw SFD and BMD.

CO 04:Assess Bending and shear stresses in beams subjected to different loadings for
different machine parts

LEVEL: REMEMBER

1. List the aassumptions in theory of simple bending

2. Describe the relation between Bending Stress and Radius of Curvature
3. Describe the moment of resistance and radius of Curvature in a beam
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 LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING

4. Explain Beams of Uniform Strength

5. Explain modulus of Section for Rectangular and Circular sections

LEVEL: APPLICATION

1. Write Bending equations with all notation

2. A steel wire of 10mm diameter is bent into circular shape of 5m radius, determine
the maximum stress induced in the wire. Take E=2X105 N/mm2.
3. A steel plate is bent into a circular arc of radius [Link] plate is 100mm wide and
15mm thick, assuming the value of E=2X105 N/[Link] the maximum stress
induced in the plate and value of bending moment which produced this stress.
4. The moment of inertia of a beam section 500mm deep is 700X106 [Link] the
longest span over which a beam of this section when simply supported could carry
a UDL of 40 KN/m. The maximum flange stress in the material is not to exceed
110 N/mm2.
5. A cast iron pipe of external diameter 65mm and internal diameter of 45mm and of
length 5m is supported at its ends. Calculate the maximum bending stress induced
in the pipe if it carries a point load of 100N at its centre.
6. A rectangular beam 300mm deep is simply supported over a span of 4m. What
UDL/m the beam can carry if bending stress is not to exceed 120 N/mm2.
Take I=80X106mm4.
7. A timber joist 150 X 250 mm is simply supported over a span of 3m. If it carries a
total UDL of 10 KN/m inclusive of its weight, find the maximum stress induced in
the joist.
8. A rectangular beam 300 mm deep is simply supported over a span of 4 m. What
UDL the beam may carry if the bending stress is not to exceed 120 MPa. Take
I=225 X 106 mm4.
9. A simply supported wooden beam of span 1.3 m is carrying a central point load of
40 KN. If the allowable bending stress in the timber is taken as 8 N/mm2, find the
breadth and depth of the timber. Take b=0.6d.
10. A circular pipe of external diameter 70 mm and thickness 10 mm is used as a
simply supported beam over an effective span of 2.5 m. Find the maximum point
load that can be applied at the centre of span if permissible stress in the tube is
150 N/mm2.
11. .A steel plate is bent into an arc of a circle of radius 10 m. If the breadth of the
plate is 150 mm and thickness 25 mm and E=2X105 N/mm2, calculate the
maximum stress induced in the plate and the bending moment which can produce
this stress.
12.
A timber is freely supported and has a span of 6 m. If the UDL of 10 KN/m and a
point load of 5 KN at a point 3.5 m from left support is loaded. Determine the
dimensions of the beam. Assume depth of beam as twice as its breadth. Take f=10
N/mm2
13. A beam is simply supported and carries UDL of 30 KN/m over the entire span.
The section of the beam is rectangular having depth of 400mm. If maximum stress
in the material is 120 N/mm2 and M.I. of the section is 7 X 108, find the span of
the beam.
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CO 05:Differentiate in strain energy stored in a body when the load is suddenly applied and
gradually applied
LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING
1. Explain Strain energy and Resilience
2. Explain proof resilience and modulus of resilience
3. Explain Suddenly applied and gradually applied load
4. Explain Suddenly applied and Impact load

LEVEL: APPLICATION

5. Calculate the strain energy stored in a bar 2.5 m long ,50mm wide and 40mm
thick when it is subjected to a tensile load of [Link] young’s modulus is
2x105 N/mm2
6. An axial pull of 25KN is suddenly applied on a steel rod of 3 m long and 900mm2
in cross-sectional area. Calculate the strain energy stored in the rod. Take young’s
modulus is 2x105 N/mm2.
CO 06: Design simple solid and hallow shaft for power transmission keeping view of
Environmental and sustainability aspects.

LEVEL: REMEMBER
1. List the assumptions made in theory of Torsion

LEVEL: APPLICATION

2. Write the torsion equation with all notations

3. Compare the Strength of Hollow and Solid shaft
4. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 100KW at 200 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 70 N/[Link] the diameter of the shaft.
5. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 90KW at 180 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 75 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds
the mean torque by 20% more than mean torque. Find the suitable diameter of the
shaft.
6. .A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 120KW at 180 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 70 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds
the mean torque by 30% more than mean torque. Find the suitable diameter of the
shaft. Also find the angle of twist in a length of 2 meter. The valve of rigidity
modulus is 0. 9x105 N/mm2.
7. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 100KW at 180 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 60 N/mm2. Find the suitable diameter of the shaft. The
angle of twist is not to exceed 10 in a length of 3 meter. The valve of rigidity
modulus is 0. 8x105 N/mm2.
8. A solid shaft of diameter is 110 mm required to transmit 180KW at 120 rpm. The
angle of twist is not to exceed 1.50 .Find the length of shaft. The valve of
5 2
rigidity modulus is 0. 8x10 N/mm .
9. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 40KW at 120 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 40 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds
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 the mean torque by 25% more than mean torque. Find the suitable diameter of the
shaft.
10. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 80KW at 160 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 60 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds
the mean torque by 20% more than mean torque. The angle of twist is not to
exceed 10 in a length of 20 times the diameter of the shaft. The valve of
5 2
rigidity modulus is 0. 8x10 N/mm .Find the diameter of the shaft.
11. 8. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 75KW at 200 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 50 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds
the mean torque by 20% more than mean torque. The angle of twist is not to
exceed 1.20 in a length of 30 times the diameter of the shaft. The valve of
rigidity modulus is 84x103N/[Link] the diameter of the shaft.
12. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 1MW at 240 rpm. The permissible
shear stress in the shaft is 60 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds
the mean torque by 25% more than mean torque. The angle of twist is not to
exceed 10 in a length of 2.5 meter. The valve of rigidity modulus is
2
80KN/mm .Find the diameter of the shaft.
13. A Hollow shaft is required to transmit 300KW at 90 rpm. The permissible shear
stress in the shaft is 60 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds the
mean torque by 25% more than mean torque. The internal diameter is half of the
external diameter, Find the internal diameter and external, diameters of the shaft.
14. A Hollow shaft is required to transmit 500KW at 100 rpm. The permissible shear
stress in the shaft is 60 N/[Link] maximum Torque transmitted exceeds the
mean torque by 15% more than mean torque. The internal to external diameter
ratio is 3/5. The angle of twist is not to exceed 10 in a length of 3.5 meter The
valve of rigidity modulus is 80KN/[Link] the minimum external diameter
of the shaft.
15. A solid circular shaft is required to transmit 40KW at 400 rpm. The Ultimate
shear stress in the shaft is 360 N/mm2 with a factor of safety as [Link] maximum
Torque transmitted exceeds the mean torque by 15% more than mean torque. Find
the diameter of the shaft.
16. If a Hollow shaft is to be used in place of solid shaft, Find the internal diameter
and external, diameters of the shaft with the internal to external diameter ratio is
1/[Link] material is same

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