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Mechanics of Materials 2
Assignments

Q1. The state of strain at the point on the bracket has components x = -200(10-6), y = -
650(10-6), xy= -175(10-6). Use the strain-transformation equations to determine the
equivalent in plane strains on an element oriented at an angle of =20o counterclockwise
from the original position. Sketch the deformed element due to these strains within the x-
y plane. Use equations and Mohrs circle methods.
( x = -309(10-6), y = -541(10-6), xy= -423(10-6)

FIGURE Q1

Q2. Using double integral method, determine the slope at point A and deflection at point D.
Given EI = 1374kNm2.
( )

12kN/m 120kN

A C D
B

0.4m 0.8m 0.4m

FIGURE Q2

Q3. Figure Q3 shown a beam which made of 40mm (width) by 80mm (height) timber. It is
suspended at B by a cable BC and pinned at A. The beam carry a load F at end B. Using
Eulers formula, determine the maximum value of load F that can be supported without
causing the beam to buckle. (Given: Safety factor = 4 and E = 13 GPa).
(Pcryy=13.697kN; Pcrxx=219.016kN; 2.87kN)
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T Section of A-B
40mm

Cable y
T

A 40o x x 80mm
B

y
1m

FIGURE Q3

Q4. Truss shown in Figure Q4 is made of steel. Using E=200GPa, determine the horizontal
deflection of joint C.
(3.19mm)

2m
A
2
1200mm

1.5m
C
Q
1.5m
210kN
2
1800mm

FIGURE Q4

Q5. Calculate the thickness for a cylindrical shell with internal radius of 160mm to withstand
an internal pressure of 25 MPa, if maximum permissible tensile stress is 125 MPa.
(20mm)

Q6. A steel tube has a mean diameter of 100mm and a thickness of 3mm. With a safety factor
of 2.25 and using the failure of maximum shear stress criterion, calculate the torque, T
that transmitted by the tube. Given:elastic limit of steel in tension is 225MN/m2 and
poisson ratio v is 0.3).
(T = 2.3kNm)