S.Y. B.Tech.

(Part - l) (NEW) (CBCS) Examination, April/May-2022

Mechanical Engineering
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
QUESTION BANK

Section —I

CHAPTER-I SIMPLE STRESSANDSTRAIN

SHORT TERM QUESTIONS
A copperrod 32 mm in diameter600 mm long is enclosedin steeltube of 5 marks
internaldiameter 32 mm and thickness 20 mm are rigidlyattached to act as
compositebar.If bar is subjectedto axialtensileloadof 110kNfinda)
stress inducedin each materialb) Loadsharedby each materialc)
Elongationof compositebar.
2 Describestressstraindiagramductilematerial 4 marks
3 of 160C. Find the free
A steelrod 16 m long is at a temperature 6 marks
expansionof the length when the temperatureis raisedto 660C. Find
temperaturestress produced. when:
i) The expansionof the rod is prevented.
ii) The rod is permittedto expand by 6 mm.
Take: 12X 10-6 per oc
4 A bar of diameterwas subjectedto a pull of 54kN and measured 6 marks
extensionfor gauge lengthwas foundto be 0.112mmwhile change
in diameterwas 0.00366mm.Calcualte the valuesof three elasticmoduli
for the materialof bar
5 Determinethe total extensionof bar loaded as shown in figure. 6 marks
Take E Gpa
Dia. 100mm
Dia. 200 mm
200kN

4m

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 LONG TERM QUESTIONS
A circularbar 60mm in diameter subjectedto tensile load of 500kN.It is 8 marks
found that extensionover bar length is 0.6mm while decreasein
lateraldirectionis 0.05mm.CalculateE, G, K and poission'sratio.
2 An M.S.Barsteelrod of 12mmdiameterhas brass sleevearoundit. The 8 marks
sleeve has an internaldiameterof 12mmand an externaldiameterof
20mm.Therod and the sleeveare firmlyfixed togetherat each end and
subjectedto pull of 12kN.Findstresses in M.S.rod and the brass sleeve and
also load carried by them. Take Esteel=200kN/mm2 Ebrass=100kN/mm2.
3 A steel bar is centrallyenclosedin an aluminumtube and is compressed 8 marks
betweentwo rigid parallelplates at the endsby a forceof 500 KN. The
diameterof steel bar is 42 mm and the innerand outer diameterof the
aluminumtubesare 60 mm and 100 mm respectively.The lengthof bar
and the tube is 1.2 m. Determinethe stressesinducedin the steel bar
aluminumtube. Take, E for steel = 2.1 X 105 N/mm 2 : E for Aluminum
-7.2 X 104 N/mm2
4 Followingdata relate to a bar subjected to a tensile test: 8 marks
Diameterof the bar d = 30 mm
Tensile load p = 56 kN
Gauge length L= 300 mm
Extension of the bar O.12
Change in diameter öd= 0.00356mm
Calculate:i) Poisson'sratio ii) The valuesof three moduli,E, K and C.
5 A metallicbar 320mmx 100mmx40mm is subjectedto external force as 8 marks
shownin figure.Determinechangein volumeof blockTake E=200Gpa
and poission's ratio=O.25
4kN

335/729

6kN 300mm

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 CHAIY1'ER-2A] TORSIONS OF CIRCULAR SHAFTS
SHORTTERM QUESTIONS
State the assumptionsmade in the theoryof torsionof circular shafts. 4 marks
2 A solid circularshaft and a hollowcircularshaft whose inner diameteris 6 marks
3/4 its outer diameterare of the same materialand of equal length. They
are requiredto transmitthe same torque. Comparethe weights of these two
shafts if the maximumshear stress developed in them is same
3 During tests on a sample of steel bar 25mmdiameter, it is foundthat a pull 6 marks
of 50kN producesextensionof 0.095mmon length of 200 mm and a torque
of 200N-mproducesangle of twist of 0.9degreeson a length of
250mm.FindPoisson'srationofsteel.
4 prove that the torque transmittedby a solid when subjectedto torsion is 6 marks
givenby: T = t. D3 where,D = Dia.of solidshaft,t = Max. Shear
stress.
5 Derive an expression for torque transmittedby a hollowcircular shaft. 6 marks
LONG TERM QUESTIONS
A solid cylindrical shaft is to transmit 300kWat If shear stress is 8 marks
not to exceed 80MN/m2.What percentage saving in weight would be
obtained if this shaft is replaced by a hollow shaft whose internal diameter
is 0.6 of the external diameter having same length, same material and the
same maximumshear stress.
2 A hollowshaft is to transmit 360 kW at 76 rpm. If the shear stress is not to 8 marks
exceed 68 MN/m2 and internal diameter is 0.55 of the external diameter,
find the external and internaldiameters assumingthat the maximumtorque
is 1.6times the mean.
3 A hollow circular shaft has inner and outer diameters of 100mm and 120 8 marks
mm respectively. The shaft rotates at 600 rpm and the maximumtorque is
20% than the meantorque. Determinethe safe power the shaft can transmit
if permissibleshear stress is 90 MPa and the maximumangle of twist is 30
for 2 m length. Take modulusof rigidity = 80 GPa
4 A hollow shaft of diameterratio 3/8 is to transmit 375 Kw power at 100 8 marks
rpm. The maximumtorque is 20% greater than mean torque,The shear
stress is not to exceed than 60 N/mm2 and twist in length of 4 m not to
exceed20. Calculateits externaland internaldiameterwhich will satisfy
both the aboveconditions.Assumemodulusof rigidityas 0.85 x IOS
N/mm2.
5 A hollowshaft havingan internaldiameter40% of externaldiameter 8 marks
transmit 600kW at the external diameter of the shaft if
the shearstressis not to exceed65mpaand the twist in a lengthof 3m
should not exceed I .4 degrees. Assume maximumtorque—I.2 mean torque
and modulusof rigidity—lx IOSmpa.
CHAVrER-2 Bl STRAIN ENERGYANDIMPACI' LOAD
SHORTTERM QUESTIONS
1 A steel rod 35 mm in diameter and 3.5 meter longsubjectedto axial pull of 6 marks
125 kN. Find maximum instantaneousstress induced and elongation
producedif loadappliedis i) graduallyii) suddenly.Take 220Gpa.Also
comment on results.
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2 A steelbar 3m long and 2500mm2in area hangsvertically,whichis 5 marks
securely fixed on a collar at its lower end. If a weight of 15kNfalls on the
collar from a height of 10mm,determinethe stressdevelopedin the bar
what will be strain energy stored in the bar. E=200Gpa
3 A uniform metal bar has a cross sectionalarea 700mm2 and a length of 5 marks
1.5m.Ifthe stress at elasticlimit is 160mpa.What
will be the proof
resilience?Determinealso maximumvalueof an appliedload which may
be suddenlyappliedwithoutexceedingelasticlimit.
4 2AhE 5 marks
Prove that (T— — where,P= Load dropped, A = Cross
sectionalarea, height throughwhichloadis dropped. Lengthof rod,
Young's modulus Stressinducedin the rod due to impact
5 Define :i) Strain energy ii) Resilienceiii) Proof resilienceiv) Modulusof 5 marks
resilience
LONG TERM QUESTIONS
A verticalbar of uniformcross sectionalarea 400mm2and 1.5mlong is 8 marks
fixed at the tope end and is provided with circular disc at the bottom.If the
weightof fallson the disc froma heightof determinea
maximum stress in the bar. Take E=200kN/mm 2.Also determine strain
energy absorbed,rnodulusof resilienceand maximuminstantaneous
elongationof the bar.
2 A Wagonweighing35 kN is attachedto a wire rope and movingdown an 8 marks
inclineat a speedof 3.2 km/hrwhenthe ropejams and the wagonis
suddenlybrought to rest. If the length of the rope is 66 m at the time of
sudden stoppage. Calculate the maximum instantaneous stress and
maximuminstantaneouselongationproduced.Diameterof rope = 32 mm,
E = 200 GN/m2.
3 An unknownweight fallsthrough on a collar rigidlyattachedto the 8 marks
lower end of a verticalbar 4m long and 65mm2in section.If maximum
instantaneousextensionis known to be 2mm.Whatis correspondingstress
and the value of unknown weight? E=200Gpa
4 A crane-chainwhose sectionalarea is 6.26 cm2 carries a load of 10kN. As 8 marks
it is beingloweredat a uniformrate of 40 m per minute,the chaingets
jammed suddenly,at which time the lengthof the chainunwoundis 10m.
Estimatethe stressinducedin the chaindue to suddenstoppage.Neglect
weight of chain.Take E = 210Gpa
5 A crane-chainwhose sectionalarea is 6.25 cm2 carries a loadof 10kN. As 8 marks
it is beingloweredat a uniformrate of 45 m per minute,the chaingets
jammed suddenly. at which time the length of the chain unwound is 10 m.
Estimatethe stressinducedin the chaindue to suddenstoppage.Neglect
weight of chain.TakeE = 210Gpa

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 CHAPTER-3SHEAR FORCE & BENDINGMOMENT
DIAGRAMS
SHORT TERM QUESTIONS
A cantilever of length 2 m carries a UDL of 2 kN/m length over the whole 6 marks
length and point load of 3 kN at the free end. Draw S.F.D. and B.M.D.
2 Draw S.F.D. and B.M.D. for a simply supported beam carrying a UDL of 5 marks
'w' per unit run over the whole span.
3 Derive the relationbetween shear force and bending moment 6 marks
4 Draw SFD and BMD for a cantilever beam of length L witha point loadW 5 marks
at free end.
5 Show SFD and BMD for simplysupported beam having certain length and 5 marks
subjectedto point load 'W' at center.
LONG TERM QUESTIONS
Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for the beam as shown in 8 marks
figure. Indicatenumericalvaluesat all importantsection.
700N/m 4000N 2000N SOON/m

3m 1.5m 3m 1.5m
2 A 10mlong beamis hinged at eachend and carriesa UI)L of IkN/m from 8 marks
left end up to the center. An anticlockwisecouple of 15kN-malso acts at a
distance of 2.5m from right end. Draw SF and BM diagrams for the beam
showingall significantvalues
3 Draw SF and BM diagramsfor the simplysupportedbeam as shown 8 marks
indicateall the importantvalues
20kN/tn 30kN

1m 3m 1m
4 A simplysupportedbeam as shown in figurecarries two concentratedloads 8 marks
and UDL Draw SFD and BMI)
35kN 1SkN/m

2.6m 2.5m 4.5m

5 Draw SF and BM diagramsfor the beam as shownin figureMark all 8 marks
significantoints.
10kN/m 40
120kN

3m 1.5m

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 Section — Il

CHAPTER-4 BENDINGANDSHEAR STRESSES IN BEAM

SHORT TERM QUESTIONS
A beam cross section as shown in fig. determine maximum tensile and 6 marks
compressive stress when beam is subjected to UDL of 2 KN/M and length
of span is 3m for cantilever beam resists bending moment about neutral

2 A cantilever beam has length 2m. It is of T sectionwith flange 100x 15mm 6 marks
web 200 Find maximum UDL per meter run that can be applied if
maximumtensilestressnot to exceed25mpa.
3 A circularpipe of externaldiameter70mmand thickness8mm used to 6 marks
simply supported beam over effective span of 2.5m.find maximum
concentrated load that can be applied at center of span if permissible
bending stress in the tube is 150mpa
4 A timber beam of rectangular section is to support a load of 20kN uniformly 6 marks
distributed load over span of 3.6m when it is simply supported. If depth of
cross-sectionis to be twice of breadthand bendingstress not to exceed
7mpa.Determinedimensionsof crosssection
5 The cross sectionofbeam is inverted 'T' sectionflange and web size 60x2() 6 marks
and 20 x 60mm respectivelysubjectedto verticalshear force of 12kN. Find
ratio of maximum shear stress to average shear stress
6 A •T' section 100 x I 12mm beam subjected to shear force of20kN. Find 6 marks
maximum shear stress
7 A hollow rectangular section 30 x 60mm inside dimension and IOmm thick 6 marks
is subjected to shear force of 40kN. Calculate ratio of maximum shear stress
to average shear stress

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 LONG TERM QUESTIONS
1 The SS beam of span 4 m carries a central point loadof 100KN. The beam 8 marks
is I sectionwith top flange200mmX 24 mm, web 24 mm X 150mm, and
bottomflange 24 mm X 100mm. Calculateshear stress at different sections
and draw shear stress distributiondiagram.
2 An I-girder has equal flanges 100x10mm,and web 160x10mmused over a 8 marks
simplysupportedbeamspanof 4m.Findintensityof UDLwhichbeamcan
carry safelyif allowablebendingstressis 140mpa
3 A beamofl sectionis cantileversupportedover span4M. Determinesafe 8 marks
UDL,beamcan carryper meterlengthif allowablemaximumstressin
beamis 32.82MPa. Top Flange 60x20,Web = 100x20 bottomflange
1oox20
4 A beam of I-section50cm deep and 20cmwide has equal flanges 2cm thick 8 marks
andweb lcm thick.It carriesat a crosssectiona shearforceof 220kN.
Determineshearstressdistributionin beamand ratioof maximumto nean
shear stress
5 An I sectionbeam 340 x 200mmhas web thicknessof 10mmand flange 8 marks
thickness20mm. It carries shear force of 10kN. Sketchshear stress
distributionacrosssection
6 A beam of I-section52cm deep and 22cmwide has equal flanges 2cm thick 8 marks
andweb lcm thick.It carriesat a crosssectiona shearforceof 200kN.
Determineshearstressdistributionin beamand ratio of maximumto mean
shear stress
7 The cross sectionof beam is inverted 'T' sectionflange and web size 60x20 8 marks
and 20 x 60mmrespectivelysubjectedto verticalshear forceof 12kN. Find
ratio of maximumshear stress to average shear stress
8 A simplysupportedbeamcarriedUDL of 350kN/moverentirespanof 8 marks
1meter. The cross sectionof beam having flange 150x 30mmand web 170
x 30mmthick. Calculatemaximumshearstress

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 CHAV1'ER-5SLOPE AND DEFLECTIONS OF BEAM
SHORT TERM QUESTIONS
A simply supported beam 5.2 m long carries a point load of I IkN at its 5 marks
midpoint. Calculate slope and deflection by double integration method
only. E=2. mpa, mm 4.
2 The simply supported beam of span 4.5 m is carrying a UI)L of 3.8 KN/m 6 marks
over the entire span. Find maximum deflection and slope of the beam. Take
El = N.mm2.
3 Describe the terms slope and deflectionof beam. 4 marks
4 A simply supported beam of 6.5 m span is subjected to a central 6 marks
concentrated load of 100 kN. Calculate the maximum slope and maximum
deflection. Take E = 200 Gpa, 1 = 15 x 106 mm4.
5 A simply supported beam of span 8 meter carries UI)L of 14 kN/m run over 6 marks
entire spa, The cross section of beam is 165 x 210 mm deep. Calculate the
slope at support and maximum deflection E—18Gpa
LONG TERM QUESTIONS
Determine the slope and deflection at free end of cantilever as shown in 8 marks
figure by Moment area method KN.m2.
10KN s-kN

2 Use moment area method to determine slope and deflection at the free end 8 marks
of a cantilever loaded as shown in figure. The cross section of beam is a
rectangle of 220 mm wide and 320 mm deep. Take E = 200 Gpa
50kN 50kN

4m 4m

3 A cantilever 3.2 m long carries two point loads of I I kN each acting at the 8 marks
free end and at the center. If E = 120 GPa and I = 2 x108 mm4, determine
the maximum slope and deflection using Moment-Area method.
4 Use momentarea methodto determine slope and deflection at the free end 8 marks
of a cantilever loaded beam. A beam is 6.5 meter long carries point load of
25 kN at free end and another point load of 15 kN at a distance of 2.5 meter
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 from fixed end. The cross section of beam is a rectangle of 120 mm wide
and 220 mm deep. Take E = 210 Gpa.
5 A beam of uniform rectangular section 125x 275mm is simply supported 8 marks
at ends. It carries uniformly distributed load of 6.5 kN/m over entire span
of 4 meter. Find a) slope of support b) Maximum deflection E—15Gpa

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 CHAPTER-6 PRINCIPAL STRESSES AND STRAINS
SHORT TERM QUESTIONS
At element in a strainedbody is subjectedto a tensile stress of 140mpaand 5 marks
a shear stress of 55mpa tending to rotate the element in a anticlockwise
directionfind:
i) Magnitude of normal and shear stresses on a sectioninclinedat
400with the tensile stress.
ii) The magnitudeand directionof maximumshearstress
2 A specimen subjectedto stress as shown in figure Calculatethe major and 6 marks
minor principalstresses,angle of principalplanesand the maximumshear
stress.

1000mpa
600

1000mpa

600mpa
3 A plane element in a body is subjtedto atensile stress of I 6 marks
accompaniedby a shear stress of 26mpa Find:
i)The normal and shear stress on a plane inclined at an angle of 250 With
the tensile stress
ii) The maximumshear stress on the plane
4 Derivethe expressionfor the major and minor principalstressesand the 6 marks
maximumshear stress when a body is subjectedto the direct stresses in two
mutuallyperpendicularplanes.
5 Describe procedure ofMohr's circle graphical technique 4 marks
6 Whatdo you meanby Principalplanes.principalstressesand maximum 4 marks
shear stress? state the expressionfor them.
7 The stresseson two perpendicularplanes are as shown in fig. Determine 6 marks
the positionof plane AS such that the shear stress on it is zero. What will
be the normal stress on it ?

IOOrnpa
8 Explain in brief the followingterms and state the requiredexpressions. 4 marks
i) Maximumprincipalstrain
ii) Minimumprincipalstrain

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 LONG TERM QUESTIONS
I At a point in a stressed body. The state of stress on two planes 45 0 apart is 8 marks
as shown in fig. Determine the tensile stress acting on plane BC.

c
1Ornpa
450

3.5mpa

2 Direct stresses of 125 MPa (tensile) and 95 MPa (compressive) exist on 8 marks
two perpendicularplanes at a certain point in a body. They are also
accompaniedby shear stress on the planes. The major principal stress at the
pointdue to these is 145MPa. Find(i) shearstresson these planes(ii)
maximumshear stress.
3 A planeelementin a cylindricalpipe line is subjectedto tensilestressof 8 marks
420Mpa on one plane along X-axis and 170Mpaon the other at right angle
to former (Y-axis). Each of above stresses is accompaniedby a shear stress
of 90 Mpa suchthat whenassociatedwith Majortensilestresstendsto
rotate the element in anti-clockwise direction Find a) Principalstresses and
their directionsb) Maximumshearingstressand directionsof planeson
which may act.
4 At a point in a strained material,the principal stresses are 175MPa and 65 8 marks
MPa respectively. Both stresses are tensile in nature. The plane inclined at
250 with majorprincipalplane.Find normal,tangentialand resultantstress
on this plane along with angle of obliquityby using Mohr's circlemethod
only.
5 A point in a strained material is subjetced to stresses as shown in figure. 8 marks
Find graphicallythe normal and shear stresseson sectionAB

35mpa
65mpa

550
35mpa

140tnpa

6 Direct stressesof 135 MPa (tensile) and 85 MPa (compressive)exist on 8 marks

two perpendicularplanes at a certain point in a body. They are also
accompanied by shear stress on the planes. The major principal stress at the
pointdue to these is 142 MPa. Find(i) shearstresson these planes(ii)
maximumshear stress.

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