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S.E. (Mechanical & Mechanical Sandwich)

(Second Semester) EXAMINATION, 2010

(For Mechanical Branch Sem.-II and

For Mechanical Sandwich Sem.-I

STRENGTH OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

(2008 COURSE)

Time : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 100

N.B. :— (i) Answer three questions from Section I and three questions

from Section II.

(ii) Answers to the two sections should be written in separate

answer-books.

(iii) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

(iv) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(v) Use of logarithmic tables, slide rule, Mollier charts, electronic

pocket calculator and steam tables is allowed.

(vi) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION I

UNIT I

1. (a) Derive the relation between Young’s modulus and Bulk

modulus. [4]

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 (b) A wagon weighing 35 kN is attached to the wire rope and

moving down an inclined plane at speed of 3.6 kmph. The

wire rope diameter is 40 mm and its length is 60 m. When

the rope jams and the wagon is suddenly brought to rest.

Calculate the maximum instantaneous stress and maximum

instantaneous elongation produced in it. Take modulus of elasticity

E = 210 GPa. [6]

(c) A steel rod 40 mm in diameter is enclosed by a copper tube

of external diameter 50 mm and internal diameter 40 mm.

A pin 25 mm in diameter is fitted transverse to the assembly

at each end as shown in Fig. 1 so as to secure the rod and

the tube. If the temperature of the assembly is raised by

60°C, find :

(i) the stresses in steel rod and copper tube and

(ii) shear stress in the pin.

Take Est = 200 GPa, Ecu = 100 GPa, ast = 1.2 × 10–5/°C,

acu = 1.6 × 10–5/°C. [8]

f 50 Steel Rod f 40

Fig. 1

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2. (a) Water under pressure 8 MPa is suddenly admitted on to a

plunger of 80 mm diameter, attached to a rod of 25 mm diameter,

2.5 m long. Find the maximum instantaneous stress and

deformation of the rod. Take E = 210 GPa. [6]

(b) Determine the elongation of a bar of tapering section

having diameter d1 and d2 and length L and subjected to

an axial force P. [4]

(c) The bulk modulus for the material is 50 GPa. A 12 mm

diameter rod of the material was subjected to an axial

pull of 14 kN and the change in diameter was observed to

be 3.6 × 10–3 mm. Calculate Poisson’s ratio and Modulus of

elasticity. [8]

UNIT II

3. (a) Simply supported beam of span L carrying U.D.L. of W per

unit run over the whole span. Derive the equation for maximum

deflection and slope at each end. [6]

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 (b) A beam ABCDEF 12 m long and supported at A and E as

shown in Fig. 2. Draw Shear Force and Bending Moment

diagrams of the beam. Also find the position of point of

contraflexure, if any. [10]

40 kN

20 kN 30 kN
1.5 m

20 kN/m 15 kN/m
E
A B C 1.5 m D F
2m 2m 5m 1.5 m

Fig. 2

Or
4. (a) Determine slope and deflection at point B and maximum deflection

for the beam as shown in Fig. 3. Take E = 200 GPa, Moment

2 kN

0.5 m

0.5 m
A
B C D
2m 2m 1m

Fig. 3

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 (b) Fig. 4 shows the Shear Force diagram for a beam which rests
on two supports one of them is at left end. Draw the Loading
diagram and Bending moment diagram and also find the position
of second support. [8]

10 kN

5.5 kN
3 kN 3 kN

1.5 kN

9 kN
6m 10 m 2m

Fig. 4

UNIT III
5. (a) Derive the equations for normal and shear (tangential)
stresses on an inclined plane BE when it is subjected to two
mutually perpendicular tensile stresses sx and sy as shown
in Fig. 5. [8]

sy

A B

q
sx
sx

D C
E
sy
Fig. 5
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 (b) A bolt is subjected to an axial pull of 8 kN and a transverse

shear force of 3 kN. Determine the diameter of the bolt required

based on :

(i) Maximum principal stress theory

(ii) Maximum shear stress theory and

(iii) Maximum strain energy theory.

Take elastic limit in simple tension is equal to 270 MPa and

Poisson’s ratio = 0.3. Adopt Factor of Safety = 3. [8]

6. a What are various theories of failures ? Explain in detail :

(i) Maximum Principal stress theory and

(ii) Maximum strain energy theory. [8]

(b) A rectangular block of material is subjected to stresses on

perpendicular planes as shown in Fig. 6. Using Mohr’s Circle

method (Graphical method) find :

(i) The normal and shear stresses on a plane for which

q = 30°

(ii) The magnitude of principal stresses and

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 (iii) inclination of the planes on which principal stresses

acts. [8]

90 N/mm2

q = 50 N/mm2

140 N/mm2
140 N/mm2

q = 50 N/mm2

90 N/mm2

Fig. 6

SECTION II
UNIT IV
7. (a) A simply supported beam of 4 m span carries a load ‘P’ acting
vertically downward as shown in Fig. 7 (a). The cross-section
is I section the dimensions are given in Fig. 7 (b). If the
permissible stresses in tension and compression are 40 MPa
and 30 MPa respectively. Determine the maximum safe value
of ‘P’. [8]
P

3m
1m
4m

Fig. 7 (a)

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 60 mm
20 mm

20 mm

100 mm

20 mm

100 mm

Fig. 7 (b)
(b) A cantilever beam of negligible self-weight carries uniform
distributed load 40 kN/m over entire span of 1 m and also
has a concentrated load 80 kN at free end, find shear stresses
along horizontal planes passing through points a, b and c. Section
of beam and the points are shown in Fig. 8. [8]

200 mm
a
80 mm

b
X 80 kN 100 mm
40 kN/m

c
0.5 m 0.5 m 100 mm
X Section

30 mm
Fig. 8

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8. (a) A cantilever beam has ‘T’ shaped cross-section. It is acted upon
by a clockwise couple ‘M’ at free end. Determine ‘M’ if allowable
stresses in bending in tension and compression are 40 MPa
and 105 MPa respectively. Fig. 9 shows the dimensions. [8]
100 mm

12 mm

38 mm

12 mm
Fig. 9
(b) A timber box beam having cross-section as shown in Fig. 10.
The beam is simply supported and carries a vertical load ‘P’
at mid span. Length of beam is 2 m; allowable working stress
in bending is 8 MPa. Each screw can transmit a shear force
of 3000 N. Find the spacing of screws. [8]

30 mm

240 mm

30 mm
200 mm
50 mm 50 mm
Fig. 10
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 UNIT V

9. (a) A hollow shaft has 60 mm external diameter and 50 mm internal

diameter :

(i) Determine the twisting moment it can resist if permissible

shear stress is 100 MPa.

(ii) Determine the diameter of solid circular shaft made of

the same material which can transmit same twisting

moment.

(iii) Compare their weights per meter length.

Take G = 80 GPa. [8]

(b) Compare the crippling load given by Euler’s and Rankine’s formula

for a tubular steel strut 2.3 m long having external diameter

38 mm and internal diameter 33 mm. Strut is fixed at one

end and hinged at other end. Yield stress for steel 335 MPa,

1
E = 205 GPa, a = . [8]
7500

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10. (a) A solid shaft of 180 mm diameter has the same cross-sectional

area as that of hollow shaft of the same materials of inside

diameter 130 mm.

(i) Find out the ratio of power transmitted by the two shafts

of same angular velocity.

(ii) Compare angle of twist in equal lengths of these shafts

when stressed equal. [8]

(b) Derive Euler’s formula for buckling load for column with hinged

ends. Also state the limitations of Euler’s formula. [8]

UNIT VI

11. (a) Design a cotter joint to transmit a load of 90 kN in tension

or compression. Assume the following stress for socket, spigot

and cotter :

Allowable tensile stress = 90 MPa

Allowable crushing stress = 120 MPa

Allowable shear stress = 60 MPa. [12]

(b) What is preferred series ? What are the advantages of

it ? Write the first five numbers of R-10 series. [6]

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12. (a) A knuckle joint is subjected to an axial load of 100 kN. Determine

the diameter of knuckle pin considering the load to be uniformly

distributed over the pin in the eye and uniformly varying over

the portion of pin in forks :

Allowable tensile and compressive stress for pin = 600 N/mm2

Allowable shear stress for pin = 300 N/mm2

Allowable bearing pressure for pin = 200 N/mm2

Thickness of eye = 1.5 × pin diameter

Total fork thickness = eye thickness.

Draw a neat sketch of the joint. [12]

(b) Write a short note on Design for environment. [6]

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