Set-01
1. A rectangular beam 300 mm deep is simply supported over a span of 4 meters. What
uniformly distributed load the beam may carry, if the bending stress is not exceed
[Link]=9×106 mm4.
2. State the Euler’s assumption in column theory and also explain the middle third rule.
3. A I-section, with rectangular ends, has following dimensions: Flanges = 150 mm × 20
mm Web = 300 mm ×10 mm. Find the maximum shearing stress developed in the
beam for a shear force of 50 kW.
Set-02
1. Show that for a rectangular section, the distribution of shearing stress is parabolic.
2. Derive an expression for the angle of twist in the case of a member of circular cross-
section subjected to torsional moment.
3. A cantilever beam 2 m long is subjected to uniformly distributed load of 5 kN/m over
its entire length. Find the slope and deflection of the cantilever beam at it free end
Take EI=2.5×1012 N mm2.
Set-03
1. Determine the deflection at free and of beam of constant uniform cross-section of
length L. It is subjected to a concentrated load P at the free end with uniformly
varying load in the full span of the beam as shown below. Also find out the slope at
the free end by using STRAIN ENERGY.
2. Write short notes on:
A) Relationship between modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity and Poisson’s
Ratio
B) Longitudinal and lateral strain
C) Stability
D) Factor of safety
3. Deduce the total extension of an uniformly tapering rod of diameters d and D over a
length of L, when the rod is subjected to an axial load P.
Set-04
1. A T-Section 150 mm×120 mm×20mm is used as a strict of 4 m long with hinged at its
both ends. Calculate the crippling load if modulus of elasticity for the material be
2.0×105 N/mm2.
2. A solid steel shaft has to transmit 75 kW power at 20 pm. Taking allowable shear
stress 70 N/mm.' Find suitable diameter of shaft with the maximum torque transmitted
on each revolution exceeds the mean by 30%.
3. Derive torsion equation and give the assumptions made for the derivation of torsion.
Set-05
1. A Solid steel shaft is to transmit a torque of 10 kN-m. If the shearing stress is not to
exceed 45 MPa, find the minimum diameter of shaft.
2. Explain the principle of super position.
3. A thin spherical vessel 100 mm diameter and 12.5 mm thick is filled with water. More
water is pumped in until the pressure reaches 4.2 MPa. How much extra water is
required to reach this pressure? Assume E = 210 GPa, y = 0.25.
Set-06
1. Calculate the strain energy stored in a bar of 2 m long, 5-mm wide and 40 mm thick
when it is subjected to a tensile load of 60 kN. Take E = 200 GPa
2. Define three moduli of elasticity and state the relation between them.
3. Find the SF at left support, if a simply supported beam of span 6m distance is
subjected an eccentric point load of 9Nk at distance of 2m from the left support.