Theory of elasticity and plasticity

ST7103 Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity

PART B
UNIT 1
1. The state of stress at a point is given by the following array of terms; determine the
principal stresses and principal directions. [Jan-14]

MPa
2. The components of strain at a point is given by x=0.15, y=0.25, z=0.40,xy=0.10,
yz=0.15, zx=0.20. [Jan-14]
a. If the co-ordinate axis are rotated about Z axis through 60 degree in the
anticlockwise direction determine the new stress components
b. Also find the principal stress and its orientation
3. The state of stress at a point is given by. Find the principal plane and orientation of
the plane

MPa [Jan-15]

4. The state of stress at a point is given by, determine the normal shear and resultant
stresses on a plane where normal stress makes an angle of 50 degree with the X-axis
and 70 degree with the Y-axis[Jan-15]

MPa

5. The state of stress at a point is given by x= 120Mpa,y= 55Mpa, z=-85 Mpa,xy= 55 Mpa zx =-75 Mpa, yz=33 Mpa determine principal stress and direction cosine of
principal plane. [Jun-15]

6. The state of stress at a point with respect to xyz plane is , determine the stress tensor
relative to xyz-axis[Jun-15]

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KN/m2.

7. The state of stress at a point is given by [Dec-15]

a. Determine the stress invariant.
b. Fin\d normal stress, shear and resultant stress on octahedral plane
c. Also find principal stress and its orientation

MPa [Dec-15]
8. The displacement field components at a point are given by u=0.00012+0.0015xyz,
v=0.0002x2y+0.0003x3z,w=0.0015xyz+0.0002x3yz [Dec-15]
a. Determine the strain tensor at a point (2,-3,-1)
b. Find the principal strain and their orientation
c. If E=210 GPa and v=0.28, find Lames constants
9.The general displacement field in a body in certain co-ordinates is given as, find all
strain at a point (1,0,2) u=0.015x2y+0.03, v=0.005y2+0.03xz, w=0.00z2+0.005 [Jan-16]
10. Derive the compatibility equations. [Jan-16]
UNIT- 2
1. A. Discuss the effect of radial and tangential stress for a circular hole on a plane.
B. Find the expression for normal and shear stress for a circular disc subjected to a
compression alosg the diameter. [Jan-14]
2. Show that the following stress function satisfies the boundary condition in a beam of a
rectangular cross-section of width 2h and depth d under a total shear force W.
=

[Jan-14]

3. Determine the following are Airys function and examine the stress distribution
represented by them. [Jan-15/Jun-15]

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a. =Ax2+By2,

d. =Ax3-y

b. =Ax3

e. =Ax2-By2

c. =A(x4-3x2y2)

f. =Ax2+Bxy+Cy2

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4. A thick cylinder which has an inner dia. of 1m is subjected to an internal pressure of
10MPa. Calculate wall thickness if max. Shearing is not to exceed 40 MPa. [Jan-15]
5. Find out stress in a cantilever beam by Ariys stress function approach when it is
subjected to a point load at the free end. [Jun-15]
6. Show that is a stress function and what problem it solves when applied to the region
x=1 and y=c, the function of is given by,

[Dec-15]
7. A. Show that =Ar2log r is a stress function. Determine the stresses r, ,r.[Dec-15]
B. A long closed cylinder has an internal radius of 100mm and an external radius of
250mm. it is subjected to an internal pressure of 80MPa. Determine the maximum radial,
circumferential and axial stress in the cylinder. [Dec-15]
8. Investigate the problem of plane stress is solved by the stress function:

[Jan-16]
9. Derive the stress components for a simply supported beam carrying uniform load [Jan-16]
UNIT- 3
1. A thin walled steel section shown in figure is subject to twisting moment T. calculate
the shear stresses in the walls and the angle of twist per unit length of the box [Jan-14]

2. Discuss the effect of shear and torsion on (i) elliptical cross section and (ii) triangular
cross section of bar[Jan-14]

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3. A thin walled member 1.2m long has the cross-sections shown in the figure (i)
determine the maximum torque which can be carried by the section if the angle of
twist is limited to 10. What will be the maximum shear stress when this maximum
torque is applied? G=80GN/m2. [Jan-15]

4. Give a detailed account of Prandtls membrane analogy explaining the principle of

analysis of a thin walled member under torsion. [Jan-15]
5. Find the maximum permissible torque if, Tmax=100 MPa. Find also the twist over 1m
length. Assume uniform thickness of cell wall as 4mm. take G=80 GPa

[Jun-15]
6. A. Ex plain the St. Venants method to solve torsional problems.(6) [Jun-15]
B. A thin walled circular cylinder of outside diameter 125mm and 5mm wall
thickness is subjected to a torque of 100Nm. Estimate the shear stress and the total
angle of twist. Assume E= 2x105N/mm2 and Poisson ratio is 0.30. (10) [Jun-15]
7. Derive the expression for shear stress of a bar with elliptical cross section subjected to
a torque of T and compare the same with hexagon of side a. [Dec-15]
8. A two cell tube as shown in the figure is subjected to a torque of 10kNm. Determine
the shear stress in each part and angle of twist per meter length. Take the modulus of
rigidity of the materials as 80kN/mm2. [Dec-15]

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9. A thin walled circular cylinder of outside diameter 125mm and 4mm wall thickness is
subjected to a torque of 100Nm. Estimate the shear stress and the total angle of twist.
Assume E= 2x105N/mm2 and Poisson ratio is 0.30.
10. A. Detail the torsion of non-circular section using St.Venants approach (6) [Jan-16]
B. Elaborate the torsion of prismatic bar using stress function method (7) [Jan-16]
UNIT- 4
1. Find out bending moment and shear force for infinite beam with concentrated
loads[Jan-14]
2. Find out bending moment and shear force for semi-infinite beam with concentrated
loads. [Jan-14]
3. An infinite beam on a Winkler foundation has the following properties:
k=0.3kN/mm/mm, E=200GPa. A concentrated load of intensity 25kN is applied to the
beam. Compute the maximum deflection, shear forces, bending moment and slope
acting in the beam. The beam cross-section is I-shaped (flanges:100 x 10mm and web
150 x 8mm)
4. Determine the deflection of the built-in beam on an elastic foundation shown in figure
using finite difference method. The beam is subjected to UDL of intensity,
p=250kN/m, L=4m. take modulus of the foundation as 2 MPa, EI=550 x 109 Nmm2.
Compare the results assuming the node interval, h as 2m and 1m[Jan-15]

5. A. Find the stress criteria of beams on elastic foundation. [Jun-15]

B. Explain in detail about Winkler model. [Jun-15]
6. Explain in detail about the finite difference method[Jun-15]
7. Derive the expression of an infinite beam resting on elastic foundation for BM, SF,
deflection and rotation if it is subjected to (i) point load and (ii) UDL[Dec-15]

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8. A semi-infinite beam resting on elastic foundation is hinged at one end and 12kNm
moment applied at this end. If the beam is 100mm wide and 12kNm moment applied
at this end. If the beam is 100mm wide and 50mm thick, determine the maximum
deflection stresses in the beam. E=90 GPa, poisons ratio=0.3 and modulus of elastic
foundation = 8.4 N/mm2. [Dec-15]
9. A cantilever steel beam has frees length of 3m, the moment of inertia of the section is
30 x 106 mm4. A clockwise moment of 20kNm is applied at the free end. Find the
deflection at the free end using Castiglianos theorem. Take E=2x105N/mm2. [Jan-16]
10. Discuss different models used to idealize soil medium in the analysis of beam on
elastic foundation. [Jan-16]
UNIT- 5
1. A. A steel bolt is subjected to a bending moment of 300Nm and a torque of 150Nm. If
yield stress in tension for the bolt material is 250MPa, determine the diameter
according to (i) Tresca critieria (ii) Von-Miese criteria.. [Jan-14/Dec-15]
B. A cantilever beam 10cm wide, 12cm deep is 4m long and is subjected to an end
load of 500kg. if the curve for the material is given by =7000()0.2 (in kg cm
unit). Determine the maximum stress method and the radius of curvature. [Jan-14]
2. The state of stress at a point is given by x=70MPa, y=120MPa,xy= 35 MPa, if the
yield strength for the material is 125 MPa, check weather yielding will occur
according to Terscas and Von-Miese condition[Jan-14]
3. A rectangular beam of 230mm x 350mm of 3m long carries a central concentrated
load as 50kN. The stress strain curve of the beam material is given by =7000.25.
determine the maximum stress induced in the beam and compare the results when the
stress strain curve is a linear one. [Jan-15]
4. A solid circular shaft of 90mm radius is subjected to a twisting couple so that the
outer 40mm deep sheet of the shaft yields plastically. If the yield stress in shear for
the shaft material is 150MPa, determine the value of twisting couple applied and
associated angle of twist. G=80GPa [Jan-15]
5. A steel bolt is subjected to a bending moment of 200Nm and a torque of 120Nm. If
the yield stress in tension for the bolt materials is 250MN/m2. Determine the diameter
of bolt according to (i) Trescas yield criteria (ii) Von Moisee yield criteria. [Jun-15]

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6. Explain the sand heap analogy for solving plastic torsion problems. How this analogy
is modified for the sections having one or more holes? What are the limitations of this
energy? [Jun-15]
7. A. Explain maximum strain energy theory and distortion energy theory[Dec-15]
B. A hollow steel cylinder of inner radius 200mm and outer radius 250mm is
subjected to an internal pressure 2.5 times greater than the external pressure. If the
maximum tensile stress is 500MPa and maximum shear stress is 250 MPa. Find
external pressure according to various theories of failure. Take =0.3[Dec-15]
8. A. Explain the plastic stress strain relationship with expression. [Dec-15]
9. A steel bolt is subjected to a bending of 200Nm and a torque of 120Nm. If he yeild
stress in tension for the bolt material is 250MN/m2. Determine the diameter of the bolt
according to (i) Trescas yield criteria (ii) Von Moisee yield criteria. [Jan-16]
10. Explain phenomena of Elasto-plastic deflection and yield of a loaded beam. [Jan-16]
15-MARK
1. Using the stress-strain relation and equations of equilibrium show that in the absence
of body force, the displacement in problems of plane stress most satisy the following
expression[Jan-16]

2. Analyse the torsion of a bar square section in the fiure using finte difference
technique. [Jan-16]

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