Question 1 (30/100)

The structure in Figure 1 is made of aluminium (E=70 GPa, =0.33). Neglecting its
self weight:
1) Calculate the external reactions at points A and C, and the internal reactions at
point B.
2) Sketch the axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for the
whole structure.
If the cross section of member AD is the one shown in Figure 2 with b=25 mm:
3) Calculate the vertical displacement of point D due to the axial force in
member AD.
4) Calculate the point of application of the axial force NAD such that is NOT
eccentric.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Question 2 (20/100)

A circular bar AB of length L, diameter d and Elastic Shear Modulus G is fixed

against rotation at the ends and loaded by distributed torque t(x) that varies linearly in
intensity from zero at end A to t0 at end B, as shown in Figure 3. Using the Force
Method, obtain formulas for the fixed-end torques TA and TB.

Figure 3
Question 3 (10/100)

Define in less than 200 words the phenomenon of CREEP. For the bar shown in
Figure 4 and subjected to an external force P varying through time t as shown in
Figure 5, plot the internal axial force N vs. time t, and the vertical displacement B vs.
time t, for 0<t<t2.

P
A

0 t0 t1 t2 t

P
Figure 4 Figure 5

Question 4 (25/100)

Two steel plates have been welded together to form a beam in the shape of a T that
has been strengthened by securely bolting to it the two oak timbers shown in Figure 6.
The modulus of elasticity E=12.5 GPa for the wood and 200 GPa for the steel.
Knowing that a bending moment of M=50 kNm is applied to the composite beam,
determine:
1) the maximum stress in the wood;
2) the stress in the steel along the top edge.

Figure 6
Question 5 (15/100)

Calculate x, y and xy for the state of plane stress resulting from the superposition
of the two states of stress shown in Figure 7. Represent the obtained stress state using
the Mohrs circle, and indicate (graphically) in the Mohrs plane the principal stresses
and the principal directions.

y y
Figure 7

x
x

Figure 7

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Formulas
Question 1

Question 2

L
T ( x)dx
=
0
GI p
Question 5