Date of Examination: 02/11/2021

AHSANULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Department: Civil Engineering
Program: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Semester Final Examination: Fall 2020
Year: 2nd Semester: 2nd
Course Number: CE 213
Course Name: Mechanics of Solids II
Time: 02 (Two) Hours Full Marks: 50

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The answer script (one single pdf file) must be uploaded at designated location in the provided google
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There are 6 (Six) Questions. Answer any 4 (Four)

Question 1. [Marks: 12.5]

a) The beam shown in Fig.1 is subjected to concentrated loads as shown. If the beam has [6.5]
moment of inertia, I = 40.8×106 mm4 and modulus of elasticity, E = 200 GPa. Determine
the deflection (represent in mm) and slope of the beam at C, using Conjugate-Beam
method.
P (kN) P (kN)
A B C

1.5 m 1.5 m
Fig.1
P = Last 3 digits of ID
Example: 19.01.03.024
P = 024 = 24 kN
b) For the beam shown in Fig.2, determine the maximum deflection (represent in mm) of [6]
the beam using Direct Integration method. Use, E =200 GPa and I = 40.8×106 mm4.
P (kN) P (kN)

A B

2m 2m 2m
Fig.2
P = Last 3 digits of ID
Example: 19.01.03.024
P = 024 = 24 kN

Question 2. [Marks: 12.5]

a) For the beam shown in Fig.3, determine the deflection (represent in mm) at the midpoint [12.5]
of the beam using Moment-Area method. Use E=200 GPa and I =12.8×106 mm4.
w kN/m

2m 3m
Fig.3
w = Last 3 digits of ID
Example: 19.01.03.024
w = 024 = 24 kN/m

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Question 3. [Marks: 12.5]
a) The state of plane stress at a point with respect to the xy-axes is shown in Fig.4. Using the [6.5]
general equations of plane stress transformation, determine (1) the maximum in-plane
shear stress, the associated normal stress and its location; also (2) the equivalent state of
stress with respect to the inclined plane. Show all results on sketches of properly oriented
elements.
y

X MPa

62°

20 MPa x

15 MPa
Fig.4
X = Last 3 digits of ID × 5
Example: 19.01.03.024
X = 024 × 5 = 120 MPa
b) The solid brass shaft shown in Fig.5 has a diameter of 50 mm. If it is subjected to two [6]
torques, determine the reactions at the fixed supports A and B. Use, G = 39 GPa.

Fig.5
T = Last 3 digits of ID
Example: 19.01.03.024
T = 024 = 24 N.m

Question 4. [Marks: 12.5]

a) The W100 × 19.3 section in Fig.6, carries a M (N-m) bending moment inclined at 30 to [6.5]
the z-axis, as shown. Determine (1) the angle between the neutral axis and the z-axis; and
(2) the largest bending stress (represent in MPa) acting on the section.

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 Fig.6
M = Last 3 digits of ID×100
Example: 19.01.03.024
M = 024×100 = 2400 N-m
b) The rectangular block of negligible weight in Fig.7, is subjected to a vertical force of P [6]
(kN), which is applied to its edge. Determine the largest normal stress acting on a section
through ABCD. (Represent the result in MPa)

C
A

B
Fig.7
P = Last 3 digits of ID
Example: 19.01.03.024
P = 024 = 24 kN

Question 5. [Marks: 12.5]

a) A W250 × 67 section is used as a simply supported column of 6m length. When the P [6.5]
(kN) load is applied with 100 mm eccentricity as shown in Fig.8, determine (1) the
maximum compressive stress (represent in MPa) in the column and (2) the maximum
lateral deflection. Assume that the column does not buckle about the y‐axis. Use, modulus
of elasticity, E = 200 GPa and yield stress, σy = 250 MPa.

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 P kN
y

Fig.8

P = Last 3 digits of ID
Example: 19.01.03.024
P = 024 = 24 kN
Section Properties
W250 × 67

A (mm2) 8580
d (mm) 257
Ixx (mm4) 103×106
Iyy (mm4) 22.2×106
b) A rectangular structural tube having the cross section shown in Fig.9, is used as a both [6]
end fixed column of 7m length. Knowing that σy = 250 MPa and E = 200 GPa, use AISC
ASD formulas to determine the largest centric load that can be applied to the steel column
without buckling.
H

2H

0.25 H

Fig.9
H = Last 3 digits of ID × 5
Example: 19.01.03.024
H = 024 × 5 = 120 mm

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Question 6. [Marks: 12.5]

a) The solid rod shown in Fig.10 has a radius of 20 mm is subjected to the forces as shown. [12.5]
Determine the state of stress at point A and B.
100 N

120 N 35 N.m Y
A

B
X

Z
Fig.10
H = Last 3 digits of ID × 5
Example: 19.01.03.024
H = 024 × 5 = 120 mm

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