SASTRA School of Mechanical Engineering
ThirdCIA Test -November,2024
Course Code: CIV220
Course Name: Mechanics of Solids
Duration: 90 minutes Max Marks: 50
PART A 5X2 = 10 Marks
Answer all the Questions
1. For a circular shaft of adiameter of subjected to torque T, the maximüm
value of the shear stress is--
(a) 64T/ ra (b) 32T/ nd (c)l6T /ra (d) 8T/
2.A long, thin, walled cylindrical shell, closed at both ends, is subjected to
internal pressure. The ratio of the hoop stress (circumferential stress)to
longitudinal stress developed in the shell is--
J.{For the case of aslender column of length , and flexural rigidity El built-in
at its base and free at the top, the Euler's critical buckling load iS--
4.{A simply supported beam PO is loaded by a moment of 1Rp kN-m at the mid
span of the beam shown in the figure. The reaction forces and Ro at
support P and 2, respectively, are---
1KN-m
5. A metallicrod of 500 mm in length and 50mm in diameter, when subjected
to a tensile force of 1000 kN at the ends, experiences increase its length by
Poisson's ratio of
0.5 mm and a reduction in its diameter by 0.015 mm. The
the rod material is--
......... .
PART B 2 X 15 = 30 Marks
Answer any TWOQuestions
stress does not
6.A solid shaft transmits 250 kW at 100 rpm. If the shear
shaft is to
exceed 75 N/mm', what should be the shaft diameter? If this
be replaced by a hollow one whose internal diameter
is 0.6 times the
outer diameter, determine the size and the percentage saving in weight,
the maximum shearing stress being the same.
7.l(a)A 400 mm internal diameter pipe with a 100 mm thickness contains
minimum
fluid ata pressure of 80 N/mm. Find themaximum and
hoop stresses across the section. Sketch the variation of the hoon and
radial stress across the section. (10 marks)
(b)Two triangular wedges are glued together, as shown in the figure
Determine the stress acting normal to the interface. (5 marks)
100 MPa
100 MPa 100 MPa
45°
100 MPg
8.A built-up [ -section has an overalldepth of 400 mm, a width of
flanges of 300 mm, a thickness of flanges of 50 mm and a web
thickness of 30mm. It is used as a beam wíth simply supported ends,
and it deflects by 10 mm when subjected to a load of 40 kN/m in
length. Find the safe load if this I- section is used as a column with
both ends hinged. Use Euler's formula. Assumea safety
factor of 1.75
and take E-2x10 N/mm?.
PART C 1X 10= 10Marks
Answer the following Question
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9.|A circular rod of 25 mm in diameter and 500 mm long is
subjected to a
tensile force of 60 kN. Determine the modulus of rigidity, bulk
and change in volume if Poisson's ratio is 0.3 and Young's
modulus
x 10 N/mm².
modulus E =2
SASTRA School of Mechanical Engineering
Third CIA Test- November 2024
Course Code: ASE 201
DEENEDTOBE UNIVERSITY Course Name: Fluid Mechanics
Duration:90 minutes Max Marks: 50
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PART-A
ANSWERALLQUESTIONS: 5 x 2 = 10 Marks
1. Consider two identical small glass balls dropped into two identical
containers, one filled with water and the other with oil. Which ball will
reach the bottom of the container first? Why?
Describe the
2. Under what conditions can a flow net be constructed?
applications of a flow net in engineering practice and critically evaluate
its limitations in solving flow problems.
explain how it is used
3. Given the Darcy-Weisbach equation for head loss,
calculate major losses in a pipe flowsystem. How would you modify
it to account for minor losses?
boundary layer changes along aflat
4. Explain how the thickness of thevariation?
plate. What factors influence this Buckingham Pi theorem? What
5. How do you select repeating variables in
criteria must these variables satisfy?
PART -B
02 x 15=30 Marks
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS:
principle of an
6. With the help of a neat sketch, explain the working Bernoulli's
orifice meter. Analyze the flow through the meter and, using
rate.
equation, derive an expression for the flow
and energy
7. Evaluate the displacement thickness, momentum thickness,
thickness for the velocity distribution in the boundary layer given by U
2()-). where u is the velocity at a distance y from the plate and u
=Uat y= §, where 8 = boundary layer thickness, Also, calculate the
value of the Shape factor.
8. Using Buckingham's Pi theorem, derive a
dimensionless expression for
the flow rate over a spillway in terms of the height of the
spillway (P),
head of the spillway (H), viscosity of the liquid (), density of the liquid
(p), surface tension (o), and acceleration due to gravity (g).
Show the
steps involved in the derivation and clearly state the
groups formed.
dimensionless
PART-C
ANSWER the following QUESTION: 01 x 10= 10 Marks
9. a) Using detailed sketches, elucidate the working
principle of U-tube
differential manometers. Analyze the various factors that can affect the
accuracy and reliability of the pressure measurements obtained with this
instrunent. (3 marks)
b) A ship model with a scale ratio of 1/50 is towed through
m/s, requiring a towifig force of 2 N. Using scaling laws, seawater
at 1
calculate the
speed of the full-scale ship and the resultant propulsive force, assuming
only wave resistance acts on the prototype. Analyze the results and
evaluate the impact of scaling effects on the ship's hydrodynamic
performance. (7marks)