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MAHALAKSHMI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE
TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 621213.
QUESTION WITH ANSWERS
DEPARTMENT : CIVIL SEMESTER: V

SUB.CODE/ NAME: CE 2252 / Strength of Materials
UNIT– 1 ENERGY PRINCIPLES

PART - A (2 marks)
1. Define strain energy.
Whenever a body is strained, the energy is absorbed in the body. The energy which is
absorbed in the body due to straining effect is known as strain energy. The strain energy stored in
the body is equal to the work done by the applied load in stretching the body
2. Define Resilience. (AUC May/June 2012)
The resilience is defined as the capacity of a strained body for doing work on the removal of
the straining force. The total strain energy stored in a body is commonly known as resilience.
3. Define Proof Resilience.
The proof resilience is defined as the quantity of strain energy stored in a body when
strained up to elastic limit. The maximum strain energy stored in a body is known as proof
resilience.
4. Define Modulus of Resilience. (AUC Nov/Dec 2012)(AUC May/June2012)
It is defined as the proof resilience of a material per unit volume.
Proof resilience
Modulus of resilience = -------------------
Volume of the body
5. State the two methods for analyzing the statically indeterminate structures.
a. Displacement method (equilibrium method (or) stiffness coefficient
method
b. Force method (compatibility method (or) flexibility coefficient method)
6. Define Castigliano’s first theorem. (AUC Nov/Dec 2012) (AUC May/June 2012)
It states that the deflection caused by any external force is equal to the partial derivative of
the strain energy with respect to that force.
7. State Castigliano’s second Theorem. (AUC May/June 2012)
It states that “If U is the total strain energy stored up in a frame work in equilibrium under an
external force; its magnitude is always a minimum.
8. State the Principle of Virtual work. (AUC Apr/May 2011)
It states that the workdone on a structure by external loads is equal to the internal energy
stored in a structure (Ue = Ui)
Work of external loads = work of internal loads
9. What down the expression for the strain energy stored in a rod of length l and cross
sectional area A subjected in to tensile load ? (AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
Strain energy stored
U = W 2 L / 2AE
10. State the various methods for computing the joint deflection of a perfect frame.
1. The Unit Load method
2. Deflection by Castiglione’s First Theorem
3. Graphical method: Willot – Mohr Diagram
11. State the deflection of the joint due to linear deformation.
n
δv = Σ U x ∆
1
n
δH = Σ U’ x ∆
1
PL
∆ = ---------
Ae
U= vertical deflection
U’= horizontal deflection
12. State the deflection of joint due to temperature variation.
n
δ=ΣUXA
1
= U1∆1 + U2 ∆2 + …………+ Un ∆n
If the change in length (∆) of certain member is zero, the product U.∆ for those members
will be substituted as zero in the above equation.
13. State the deflection of a joint due to lack of fit.

n
δ= ΣU∆
1
= U1∆1 + U2 ∆2 + …………+ Un ∆n
If there is only one member having lack of fit ∆1, the deflection of a particular joint will be
equal to U1∆1.
14. What is the effect of change in temperature in a particular member of a redundant
frame?
When any member of the redundant frame is subjected to a change in temperature, it will
cause a change in length of that particular member, which in turn will cause lack of fit stresses in all
other members of the redundant frame.
15. State the difference between unit load and strain energy method in the determination of
structures.
In strain energy method, an imaginary load P is applied at the point where the deflection is
desired to be determined. P is equated to zero in the final step and the deflection is obtained.
In the Unit Load method, a unit load (instead of P) is applied at the point where the deflection
is desired.
16. State the assumptions made in the Unit Load method.
1. The external and internal forces are in equilibrium

2. Supports are rigid and no movement is possible
3. The material is strained well within the elastic limit.
17. State the comparison of Castiglione’s first theorem and unit load method.
The deflection by the unit load method is given by
n PUL
δ= Σ -------
1 AE
n PL
δ= Σ ------- x U
1 AE
n
=Σ ∆xU ----- (i)
1
The deflection by castigliano’s theorem is given by
n
PL P
1 AE W --------- (ii)
By comparing (i) & (ii)
P
U
W
18. State Maxwell’s Reciprocal Theorem. (AUC Apr/May 2011) (AUC Apr/May 2010)
(AUC Nov/Dec 2010)(AUC Nov/Dec 2013)
The Maxwell’s Reciprocal theorem states as “ The work done by the first system of loads due to
displacements caused by a second system of loads equals the work done by the second system of
loads due to displacements caused by the first system of loads.
19. Define degree of redundancy.
A frame is said to be statically indeterminate when the no of unknown reactions or stress
components exceed the total number of condition equations of equilibrium.
20. Define Perfect Frame.
If the number of unknowns is equal to the number of conditions equations available, the
frame is said to be a perfect frame.
21. State the two types of strain energies.
a. strain energy of distortion (shear strain energy)
b. strain energy of uniform compression (or) tension (volumetric strain energy)
22. State in which cases, Castiglione’s theorem can be used.
1. To determine the displacements of complicated structures.
2. To find the deflection of beams due to shearing (or) bending forces (or)
bending moments are unknown.
3. To find the deflections of curved beams springs etc.
23. Define Proof stress.
The stress induced in an elastic body when it possesses maximum strain energy is termed as
its proof stress.
24. Write the formula to calculate the strain energy due to bending.
U = ∫ (M ² / 2EI) dx limit 0 to L
Where,
M = Bending moment due to applied loads.
E = Young’s modulus
I = Moment of inertia
25. Write the formula to calculate the strain energy due to torsion
U = ∫ (T ²/2GJ) dx limit 0 to L
Where,
T = Applied Torsion
G = Shear modulus or Modulus of rigidity
J = Polar moment of inertia
26. Write the formula to calculate the strain energy due to pure shear
U =K ∫ (V ² 2GA)dx limit 0 to L
Where,
V= Shear load
A = Area of cross section.
K = Constant depends upon shape of cross section
27. Write down the formula to calculate the strain energy due to pure shear, if shear stressgiven.
U = τ 2 V/ 2G
Where,
τ2 = Shear Stress
V = Volume of the material.
28. Write down the formula to calculate the strain energy , if the moment value is given
U = (M ² L / 2EI)
Where, M = Bending moment

L = Length of the beam
E = Young’s modulus
29. Write down the formula to calculate the strain energy , if the torsion moment value is given.
U = T ²L/2GJ
Where, T = Applied Torsion
L = Length of the beam
J = Polar moment of inertia
30. Write down the formula to calculate the strain energy, if the applied tension load is given.
U = P²L / 2AE
31. Find the strain energy per unit volume, the shear stress for a material is given as 50 N/mm².
Take G= 80000 N/mm ².
U= τ 2 per unit volume
2G
= 50 ² / (2 x 80000)
= 0.015625 N/mm ². per unit volume.
32. Find the strain energy per unit volume, the tensile stress for a material is given as 15N/mm².
Take = 2 x10 N/mm ².
U = f ² / 2E per unit volume

= (150) ² / (2 x (2x10 ² )
= 0.05625 N/mm ². per unit volume.
Part B (16marks)
1. Derive the expression for strain energy in Linear Elastic Systems for the following cases.
(i) Axial loading (ii) Flexural Loading (moment (or) couple)
(i)Axial Loading
Let us consider a straight bar of Length L, having uniform cross- sectional area A. If an
axial load P is applied gradually, and if the bar undergoes a deformation ∆, the work done,
stored as strain energy (U) in the body, will be equal to average force (1/2 P) multiplied by
the deformation ∆.
Thus U = ½ P. ∆ But ∆ = PL / AE
U = ½ P. PL/AE = P2 L / 2AE ---------- (i)
If, however the bar has variable area of cross section, consider a small of length dx and
area of cross section Ax. The strain energy dU stored in this small element of length dx will
be, from equation (i)
P2 dx
dU = ---------
2Ax E
The total strain energy U can be obtained by integrating the above expression over the
length of the bar.
L
P 2 dx
U=
0
2 Ax E
(ii) Flexural Loading (Moment or couple )
Let us now consider a member of length L subjected to uniform bending moment M.
Consider an element of length dx and let d i be the change in the slope of the element due to
applied moment M. If M is applied gradually, the strain energy stored in the small element will
be
dU = ½ Mdi
But
di d
------ = ----- (dy/dx) = d2y/d2x = M/EI
dx dx
M
di = ------- dx
EI
Hence dU = ½ M (M/EI) dx
= (M2/2EI) dx
L
M 2 dx
Intgrating U =
0
2 EI
2. State and prove the expression for castigliano’s first theorem.
Castigliano’s first theorem:

It states that the deflection caused by any external force is equal to the partial derivative
of the strain energy with respect to that force. A generalized statement of the theorem is as
follows:
“ If there is any elastic system in equilibrium under the action of a set of a
forces W 1 , W 2, W 3 ………….W n and corresponding displacements δ 1 , δ2, δ3…………. δn
and a set of moments M1 , M2, M3………Mn and corresponding rotations Φ 1 , Φ2,
Φ3,…….. Φn , then the partial derivative of the total strain energy U with respect to any one
of the forces or moments taken individually would yield its corresponding displacements in
its direction of actions.
Expressed mathematically,
U
1 ------------- (i)
W1
U
1 ------------- (ii)
M1
Proof:
Consider an elastic body as show in fig subjected to loads W 1, W 2, W 3 ………etc. each
applied independently. Let the body be supported at A, B etc. The reactions RA ,RB etc do not
work while the body deforms because the hinge reaction is fixed and cannot move (and
therefore the work done is zero) and the roller reaction is perpendicular to the displacements of
the roller. Assuming that the material follows the Hooke’s law, the displacements of the points of
loading will be linear functions of the loads and the principles of superposition will hold.
Let δ1, δ2, δ3……… etc be the deflections of points 1, 2, 3, etc in the direction of the
loads at these points. The total strain energy U is then given by
U = ½ (W 1δ1 + W 2 δ2 + ……….) --------- (iii)

Let the load W 1 be increased by an amount dW 1, after the loads have been applied. Due
to this, there will be small changes in the deformation of the body, and the strain energy will
be increased slightly by an amount dU. expressing this small increase as the rate of change
of U with respect to W1 times dW 1, the new strain energy will be
U
U+ xdW1 --------- (iv)
W1
On the assumption that the principle of superposition applies, the final strain energy
does not depend upon the order in which the forces are applied. Hence assuming that dW 1
is acting on the body, prior to the application of W1 , W 2, W 3 ………etc, the deflections will be
infinitely small and the corresponding strain energy of the second order can be neglected.
Now when W1, W 2, W 3 ………etc, are applied (with dW 1 still acting initially), the points 1, 2, 3
etc will move through δ1, δ2, δ3……… etc. in the direction of these forces and the strain
energy will be given as above. Due to the application of W 1, rides through a distance δ 1 and
produces the external work increment dU = dW 1 . δ1. Hence the strain energy, when the
loads are applied is
U+dW 1.δ1 ----------- (v)

Since the final strain energy is by equating (iv) & (v).
U
U+dW 1.δ1= U + xdW1
W1
U
δ1=
W1
U
Which proves the proportion? Similarly it can be proved that Φ1= .
M1
Deflection of beams by castigliano’s first theorem:
If a member carries an axial force the energies stored is given by
L
P 2 dx
U=
0
2 Ax E
In the above expression, P is the axial force in the member and is the function of external
load W 1, W 2,W 3 etc. To compute the deflection δ 1 in the direction of W 1
L
U P p
δ1= = dx
W1 0 AE W1
If the strain energy is due to bending and not due to axial load
L
M 2 dx
U=
0
2 EI
L
U M dx
δ1= = M
W1 0 W1 EI
If no load is acting at the point where deflection is desired, fictitious load W is applied at the
point in the direction where the deflection is required. Then after differentiating but before
integrating the fictitious load is set to zero. This method is sometimes known as the fictitious
load method. If the rotation Φ 1 is required in the direction of M1.
L
U M dx
Φ1= = M
M1 0 M 1 EI
3. State and prove the Castigliano’s second Theorem.
Castigliano’s second theorem:
It states that the strain energy of a linearly elastic system that is initially
unstrained will have less strain energy stored in it when subjected to a total load system than
it would have if it were self-strained.
u
=0
t
For example, if is small strain (or) displacement, within the elastic limit in the direction of the
redundant force T,
u
=
t
=0 when the redundant supports do not yield (or) when there is no initial lack of fit in the
redundant members.
Proof:
Consider a redundant frame as shown in fig.in which Fc is a redundant member of

geometrical length L.Let the actual length of the member Fc be (L- ), being the initial lack
of fit.F2 C represents thus the actual length (L- ) of the member. When it is fitted to the truss,
the member will have to be pulled such that F2 and F coincide.
According to Hooke’s law
T (l ) TL
F2 F1 = Deformation = (approx)
AE AE
Where T is the force (tensile) induced in the member.
Hence FF1=FF2-F1 F2
TL
= ------------------------------------ ( i )
AE
Let the member Fc be removed and consider a tensile force T applied at the corners F and C as
shown in fig.
FF1 = relative deflection of F and C

u1
= ------------------------------------------ ( ii )
T
According to castigliano’s first theorem where U1 is the strain energy of the whole frame except
that of the member Fc.
Equating (i) and (ii) we get

u1 TL
= --
T AE
(or)
u1 TL
+ = ----------------------- ( iii )
T AE
To strain energy stored in the member Fc due to a force T is
TL T 2L
UFC = ½ T. =
AE 2 AE
U FC TL
T AE
TL
Substitute the value of in (iii) we get
AE
u' U FC U
(or)
T T T
U
When U= U1 + U Fc.If there is no initial lack of fit, =0 and hence 0
T
Note:
i) Castigliano’s theorem of minimum strain energy is used for the for analysis of statically
indeterminate beam ands portal tranes,if the degree of redundancy is not more than two.
ii) If the degree of redundancy is more than two, the slope deflection method or the
moment distribution method is more convenient.
4. A beam AB of span 3mis fixed at both the ends and carries a point load of 9 KN at C
distant 1m from A. The M.O.I. of the portion AC of the beam is 2I and that of portion
CB is I. calculate the fixed end moments and reactions.
Solution:
There are four unknowns Ma, Ra, Mb and Rb.Only two equations of static are available
(ie) v 0 and M 0
This problem is of second degree indeterminacy.
First choose MA and MB as redundant.
Mx M x
U AB dx
δA= 0 EI R A -----------(1)
RA
B
U AB Mx Mx
θA= 0 dx -------------(2)
MA A
EI M A
1) For portion AC:

Taking A as the origin
Mx = -MA + RA x
Mx Mx
x; 1
RA MA
M .O.I 2I Limits of x: 0 to 1m
C 1
Mx Mx - MA R A x x
Hence dx dx
A
EI R A 0
2 EI
2 3
1 MA 1 RA 1
2 EI 2 3
1 RA MA
2 EI 3 2
C 1
Mx Mx - MA RA x 1
dx dx
And A EI R A 0
2 EI
2
1 RA 1 1 RA
MA 1 MA
2 EI 2 2 EI 2
For portion CB, Taking A as the origin we have
Mx = M A RA X 9( X 1)
Mx Mx
x; 1
RA MA
M.O.I = I Limits of x : 1 to 3 m
Hence
B 3
Mx Mx - MA R A x - 9(x - 1) x
dx dx
C
EI R A 1
EI
1 26
= 4M A RA 42
EI 3
And
B 3
Mx Mx - MA R A x - 9(x - 1) - 1
dx dx
C
EI M A 1
EI
1
= 2M A 4 R A 18
EI
Subs these values in (1) & (2) we get

U AB
0
RA
1 RA MA 1 26
4M A RA 42 0
EI 3 2 EI 3
2.08 – MA = 9.88 __________ (3)
U AB
0
MA
1 MA RA 1
2M A 4 R A 18 0
2 EI 1 2 EI
MA – 1.7RA = -7.2 -------------- (4)
Solving (3) & (4)
MA = 4.8 KN – M (assumed direction is correct)

RA = 7.05 KN
To find MB, take moments at B, and apply the condition M 0 there. Taking clockwise
moment as positive and anticlockwise moment as negative. Taking MB clockwise, we have
MB – MA =RA (3) – 9x2 = 0
MB – 4.8 + (7.05x 3) -18 = 0

MB = 1.65 KN – m (assumed direction is correct)
To find RB Apply V 0 for the whole frame.
RB = 9 – RA = 9-7.05 = 1.95 KN
5. Using Castigliano’s First Theorem, determine the deflection and rotation of the
overhanging end A of the beam loaded as shown in Fig.
Sol:
Rotation of A:
RB x L = -M
RB = -M/L
RB = M/L ( )
& RC = M/L ( )
B B
U 1 Mx 1 Mx
A M x. dx M x. .dx ____________ (1)
M EI A
M EI C M
For any point distant x from A, between A and B (i.e.) x = 0 to x = L/3
Mx
Mx = M ; and 1 ________ (2)
M
For any point distant x from C, between C and B (i.e.) x = 0 to x = L
Mx x
Mx = (M/L) x ; and ________ (3
M L
Subs (2) & (3) in (1)
L/3 L
U 1 1 M x
A M (1).dx x dx
M EI 0
EI 0
L L
ML ML
3EI 3EI
2ML
(clockwise)
3EI
b) Deflection of A:
To find the deflection at A, apply a fictitious load W at A, in upward direction as
shown in fig.
4
RB xL (M WL )
3
4 1 4 1
RB (M WL ) RB (M WL )
3 L 3 L
1 1
RC (M WL )
3 L
B B
U 1 Mx 1 Mx
A Mx Mx .dx
W EI A W EI C
W
For the portion AB, x = 0 at A and x = L/3 at B
Mx = M + W x
Mx
x
W
For the portion CB, x = 0 at C and x = L at B
1 1
Mx M WL .x
8 L
Mx x
W 3
L/3 L
1 1 1 x x
A M Wx x M WL . dx
EI 0
EI 0
3 L 3
Putting W = 0
L/3 L
1 1 Mx 2
A Mx dx dx
EI 0
EI 0
3L
M x2 L/3 M x3 L
A ( )0 ( )0
EI 2 3EI 3
ML2 ML2
A
18EI 9 EI
ML2
A
6 EI
6. Using the principle of least work, analyze the portal frame shown in Fig. Also plot the
B.M.D.
Sol:
The support is hinged. Since there are two equations at each supports. They are H A, VA, HD,
and VD. The available equilibrium equation is three. (i.e.) M 0, H 0, V 0 .
The structure is statically indeterminate to first degree. Let us treat the horizontal H ( ) at
A as redundant. The horizontal reaction at D will evidently be = (3-H) ( ). By taking moments
at D, we get
(VA x 3) + H (3-2) + (3 x 1) (2 – 1.5) – (6 x 2) = 0
VA = 3.5 – H/3
VD = 6 – VA = 2.5 + H/3
By the theorem of minimum strain energy,

U
0
H
U AB U BE U CE U DC
0
H H H H
(1)For member AB:

Taking A as the origin.
1.x 2
M H .x
2
M
x
H
3
U AB 1 M
M dx
H EI 0
H
3
1 x2
Hx x dx
EI 0
2
3
1 Hx 3 x4
EI 3 8 0
1
9 H 10.12
EI
(2) For the member BE:

Taking B as the origin.
H
M H x 3 3 x 1 1.5 3.5 x
3
Hx
M 3H 4.5 3.5 x
3
M x
3
H 3
1
U BE 1 M
M dx
H EI 0
H
1
1 Hx x
3H 4.5 3.5 x 3 dx
EI 0
3 3
1
1 2 Hx 2
9 H 13.5 10.5 x Hx Hx 1.5 x 1.67 x dx
EI 0
9
1
1 2 Hx 2
9 H 13.5 12 x 2 Hx 1.67 x dx
EI 0
9
1
1 Hx 3 1 H
9 Hx 13.5 x 6 x 2 Hx 2
0.389 x 3
9 H 13.5 6 2 H 0.389
EI 27 0
EI 27
1
9H 7.9
EI
(3) For the member CE:

Taking C as the origin
H
M (3 H ) x 2 (2.5 )x
3
Hx 3
M 6 2H 2.5 x
3
2
U CE 1 M
M
H EI 0 H
2
1 Hx x
= 6 2H 2. 5 x 2
EI 0
3 3
2
1 Hx 2
12 4 H 5 x 6.67 Hx 2 x 6.67 Hx 0.833x 2 dx
EI 0
9
2
1 Hx 2
12 4 H 3 x 13.34 Hx 2 x 0.833 x 2 dx
EI 0
9
1
= (10.96H - 15.78)
EI
(4) For the member DC:
Taking D as the origin
M 3 H x 3x Hx
M
x
x
2
U DC 1 M
M dx
H EI 0
H
2 2
1 1
3x Hx x dx 3x 2 Hx 2 dx
EI 0
EI 0
2 2
1 3x 3 Hx 3 1 3 Hx 3
dx x dx
EI 3 3 0
EI 3 0
1
= (2.67H -8)
EI
Subs the values
U
0
H
1/EI (9-10.2) + (8.04H-7.9) + (10.96H-15.78) + (-8+2.67H) = 0
30.67H = 41.80
H = 1.36 KN
Hence
VA = 3.5 - H/3 = 3.5 - 1.36/3 = 3.05 KN
VD = 2.5 + H/3 = 2.5 + 1.36/3 = 2.95 KN
MA= MD =0
MB = (-1 x 32)/2 + (1.36 x 3) = -0.42 KN –m
MC = - (3-H) 2 = - (3-1.36)2 =-3.28KNm
7. A simply supported beam of span 6m is subjected to a concentrated load of 45 KN at

2m from the left support. Calculate the deflection under the load point. Take E = 200 x
106 KN/m2 and I = 14 x 10-6 m4.
Solution:
Taking moments about B.
VA x 6 – 45 x 4=0
VA x 6 -180 = 0
VA = 30 KN
VB = Total Load – VA = 15 KN
Virtual work equation:

L
mMdx
c V
0
EI Apply unit vertical load at c instead of 45 KN
RA x 6-1 x 4 =0
RA = 2/3 KN
RB = Total load –RA = 1/3 KN
Virtual Moment:
Consider section between AC
M1 = 2/3 X1 [limit 0 to 2]
Section between CB
M2 = 2/3 X2-1 (X2-2 ) [limit 2 to 6 ]
Real Moment:
The internal moment due to given loading
M1= 30 x X1
M2 = 30 x X2 -45 (X2 -2)
2 6
m1 M 1 dx1 m2 M 2 dx 2
c V
0
EI 2
EI
2 x1 2
2 30 x1 6 x2 x2 2 30 x2 45 x 2
3 3
dx1 dx2
0
EI 2
EI
2 6
1 2
20 x12 x2 x2 2 30 x2 45 x2 90 dx2
EI 0 2
3
2 6
1 x2
20 x12 2 15 x 2 90 dx 2
EI 0 2
3
2 6
1
20 x12 5 x 22 30 x 2 30 x 2 180dx 2
EI 0 2
3 6
1 20 x1 5 x 23 60 x 23
180 x 2
EI 3 0 3 2 2
20 8 1 5 3
= 6 23 30 6 2 22 180 6 21
EI 3 EI 3
1
53.33 346.67 960 720
EI
160 160
0.0571 m (or ) 57.1 mm
EI 200 x10 6 x14 x10 6
The deflection under the load = 57.1 mm
8. Define and prove the Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem.
The Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem stated as “ The work done by the first system loads
due to displacements caused by a second system of loads equals the work done by the second
system of loads due to displacements caused by the first system of loads”
Maxwell’s theorem of reciprocal deflections has the following three versions:
1. The deflection at A due to unit force at B is equal to deflection at B due to unit force
at A.
δAB = δBA
2. The slope at A due to unit couple at B is equal to the slope at B due to unit couple A
ΦAB = ΦBA
3. The slope at A due to unit load at B is equal to deflection at B due to unit couple.
'
' AB AB
Proof:
By unit load method,
Mmdx
EI
Where,
M= bending moment at any point x due to external load.
m= bending moment at any point x due to unit load applied at the point where deflection
is required.
Let mXA=bending moment at any point x due to unit load at A
Let mXB = bending moment at any point x due to unit load at B.
When unit load (external load) is applied at A,
M=mXA
To find deflection at B due to unit load at A, apply unit load at B.Then m= m XB
Hence,
Mmdx m XA .m XB
BA dx ____________ (i)
EI EI
Similarly,
When unit load (external load) is applied at B, M=m XB
To find the deflection at A due to unit load at B, apply unit load at A.then m= m XA
Mmdx mB.m XA
AB dx ____________ (ii
EI EI
Comparing (i) & (ii) we get
δAB = δBA
9. Fig shows a cantilever, 8m long, carrying a point loads 5 KN at the center and an udl
of 2 KN/m for a length 4m from the end B. If EI is the flexural rigidity of the cantilever
find the reaction at the prop. (NOV/DEC – 2004)
Solution:
To find Reaction at the prop, R (in KN)
Portion AC: ( origin at A )
4 2 4
Rx dx R2 x3 64 R 2 32 R 2
U1
0
2 EI 6EI 0
6 EI 3EI
Portion CB: ( origin at C )
Bending moment Mx = R (x+4) – 5x – 2x2/2
= R (x+4) – 5x –x2
4 2
M x dx
U2
0
2 EI
Total strain energy = U1 +U2
U
0
At the propped end R
4
U 64 R M x dM x
x dx
R 3EI 0
EI dR
4
64 R 1
= Rx 4 5x 2 x 2 ( x 4)dx
3EI EI 0
4
64 R 1 2
Rx 4 5x x 4 x 2 ( x 4) dx
3EI EI 0
4
64 R 1
R x2 8 x 16 5( x 2 4 x) ( x 3 4 x 2 ) dx
3EI EI 0
4
64 R 1 x3 2 x3 2 x4 4x 3
R 4x 16 x 5( 2x ) ( )
3EI EI 3 3 4 3 0
64 R 64 64 256 256
R 64 64 5( 32) ( )
3 3 3 4 3
= 21.33 R + (149.33R – 266.67 – 149.33)
= 21.33 R + (149.33 R – 416)
21.33 R +149.33 R – 416 =0

R = 2.347 KN
10. A simply supported beam of span L is carrying a concentrated load W at the centre
and a uniformly distributed load of intensity of w per unit length. Show that Maxwell’s
reciprocal theorem holds good at the centre of the beam.
Solution:
Let the load W is applied first and then the uniformly distributed load w.
Deflection due to load W at the centre of the beam is given by
5Wl 4
W
384 EI
Hence work done by W due to w is given by:
5wl 4
U A, B Wx
384 EI
Deflection at a distance x from the left end due to W is given by
W
W x 3l 2 x 4 x 2
48EI
Work done by w per unit length due to W,
l/2
W
U B, A 2 wx (3l 2 x 4 x 2 )dx
0
48 EI
4
Ww 3l 2 l 2 l
U B, A
24 EI 2 2 2
Ww 3l 4 l4
U B, A
24 EI 8 16
5 Wwl 4
U A, B
384 EI
Hence proved.
Moment at section X-X ,
MAHALAKSHMI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE

UNIT– 2 INDETERMINATE BEAMS
1. Define statically indeterminate beams.

If the numbers of reaction components are more than the conditions equations, the structure is
defined as statically indeterminate beams.
E=R–r
E = Degree of external redundancy
R = Total number of reaction components
r = Total number of condition equations available.
A continuous beam is a typical example of externally indeterminate structure.
2. State the degree of indeterminacy in propped cantilever.
For a general loading, the total reaction components (R) are equal to (3+2) =5,
While the total number of condition equations (r) are equal to 3. The beam is statically
indeterminate, externally to second degree. For vertical loading, the beam is statically determinate
to single degree.
E=R–r
=5–3=2
3. State the degree of indeterminacy in a fixed beam.
For a general system of loading, a fixed beam is statically indeterminate to third degree. For
vertical loading, a fixed beam is statically indeterminate to second degree.
E=R–r
For general system of loading:
R = 3 + 3 and r = 3
E = 6-3 = 3
For vertical loading:
R = 2+2 and r = 2
E=4–2= 2
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4. State the degree of indeterminacy in the given beam.
The beam is statically indeterminate to third degree of general system of loading.
R = 3+1+1+1 = 6
E = R-r
= 6-3 = 3
5. State the degree of indeterminacy in the given beam.
The beam is statically determinate. The total numbers of condition equations are equal to 3+2 = 5.
Since, there is a link at B. The two additional condition equations are at link.
E = R-r
= 2+1+2-5
= 5-5
E=0
6. State the methods available for analyzing statically indeterminate structures.
i. Compatibility method
ii. Equilibrium method
7. Write the expression fixed end moments and deflection for a fixed beam carrying point
load at centre.
WL
MA MB
8
WL3
y max
192 EI
8. Write the expression fixed end moments and deflection for a fixed beam carrying
eccentric point load.
Wab 2
MA
L2
Wa 2 b
MB
L2
Wa 3b 3
y max (under the load )
3EIL3
9. Write the expression fixed end moments for a fixed due to sinking of support.
6 EI
MA MB
L2
10. State the Theorem of three moments. (AUC Nov/Dec 2013) (AUC Apr/May 2011)
Theorem of three moments:
It states that “If BC and CD are only two consecutive span of a continuous beam subjected to an
external loading, then the moments MB, MC and MD at the supports B, C and D are given by
_ _
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
M B L1 2M C ( L1 L2 ) M D .L2
L1 L2
Where
MB = Bending Moment at B due to external loading
MC = Bending Moment at C due to external loading
MD = Bending Moment at D due to external loading
L1 = length of span AB
L2 = length of span BC
a1 = area of B.M.D due to vertical loads on span BC
a2 = area of B.M.D due to vertical loads on span CD
_
x 1 = Distance of C.G of the B.M.D due to vertical loads on BC from B
_
x 2 = Distance of C.G of the B.M.D due to vertical loads on CD from D.
11. What are the fixed end moments for a fixed beam of length ‘L’ subjected to a
concentrated load ‘w’ at a distance ‘a’ from left end?
(AUC Nov/Dec – 2004)
(AUC Apr/May 2010)
Fixed End Moment:
Wab 2
MA
L2
Wab 2
MB
L2
12. Explain the effect of settlement of supports in a continuous beam. (Nov/Dec 2003)
Due to the settlement of supports in a continuous beam, the bending stresses will alters
appreciably. The maximum bending moment in case of continuous beam is less when compare to the
simply supported beam.
13. What are the advantages of Continuous beams over Simply Supported beams?
(i)The maximum bending moment in case of a continuous beam is much less than in case of a
simply supported beam of same span carrying same loads.
(ii) In case of a continuous beam, the average B.M is lesser and hence lighter materials of
construction can be used it resist the bending moment.
14. A fixed beam of length 5m carries a uniformly distributed load of 9 kN/m run over the
entire span. If I = 4.5x10-4 m4 and E = 1x107 kN/m2, find the fixing moments at the ends
and deflection at the centre.
Solution:
Given:
L = 5m
W = 9 kN/m2 , I = 4.5x10-4 m4 and E = 1x107 kN/m2
(i) The fixed end moment for the beam carrying udl:
WL2
MA = MB =
12
9 x(5) 2
= 18.75 KNm
12
(ii) The deflection at the centre due to udl:
WL4
yc
384 EI
9 x(5) 4
yc 3.254 mm
384 x1x10 7 x 4.5 x10 4
Deflection is in downward direction.
15. A fixed beam AB, 6m long is carrying a point load of 40 kN at its center. The M.O.I of the
beam is 78 x 106 mm4 and value of E for beam material is 2.1x10 5 N/mm2. Determine (i)
Fixed end moments at A and B.
Solution:
Fixed end moments:

WL
MA MB
8
50 x6
MA MB 37.5 kNm
8
16. A fixed beam AB of length 3m is having M.O.I I = 3 x 10 6 mm4 and value of E for beam
material is 2x105 N/mm2. The support B sinks down by 3mm. Determine (i) fixed end
moments at A and B.
Solution:
Given:
L = 3m = 3000mm
I = 3 x 106 mm4
E = 2x105 N/mm2
= 3mm
6 EI
MA MB
L2
6 x 2 x10 5 x3 x10 6 x3
=
(3000) 2
=12x105 N mm = 12 kN m.
17. A fixed beam AB, 3m long is carrying a point load of 45 kN at a distance of 2m from A. If
the flexural rigidity (i.e) EI of the beam is 1x10 4kNm2. Determine (i) Deflection under the
Load.
Solution:
L = 3m
W = 45 Kn EI = 1x104 kNm2
Deflection under the load:
In fixed beam, deflection under the load due to eccentric load
Wa 3b 3
yC
3EIL3
45 x(2) 3 x(1) 3
yC
3 x1x10 4 x(3) 2
yC 0.000444 m
yC 0.444 mm
The deflection is in downward direction.
18. A fixed beam of 5m span carries a gradually varying load from zero at end A to 10 kN/m
at end B. Find the fixing moment and reaction at the fixed ends.
Solution:
Given:
L = 5m
W = 10 kN/m
(i) Fixing Moment:
WL2 WL2
MA and M B
30 20
10(5) 2 250
MA = 8.33 kNm
30 30
10(5) 2 250
MB 12.5 kNm
20 20
(ii) Reaction at support:

3WL 7WL
RA and RB
20 20
3 *10 * 5 150
RA 7.5 kN
20 20
7 *10 * 5 350
RB 17.5 kN
20 20
19. A cantilever beam AB of span 6m is fixed at A and propped at B. The beam carries a udl
of 2kN/m over its whole length. Find the reaction at propped end. (May /.June2012)
Solution:
Given:
L=6m, w =2 kN/m
Downward deflection at B due to the udl neglecting prop reaction P,
wl 4
yB
8EI
Upward deflection at B due to the prop reaction P at B neglecting the udl,
Pl 3
yB
3EI
Upward deflection = Downward deflection
Pl 3 wl 4
3EI 8EI
P = 3WL/8 = 3*2*6/8 =4.5 Kn
19. Give the procedure for analyzing the continuous beams with fixed ends using three moment
equations?
The three moment equations, for the fixed end of the beam, can be modified by
imagining a span of length l 0 and moment of inertia, beyond the support the and applying the
theorem of three moments as usual.
20. Define Flexural Rigidity of Beams.
The product of young’s modulus (E) and moment of inertia (I) is called Flexural
Rigidity (EI) of Beams. The unit is N mm2.
21. What is a fixed beam? (AUC Apr/May 2011)
A beam whose both ends are fixed is known as a fixed beam. Fixed beam is also called as
built-in or encaster beam. Incase of fixed beam both its ends are rigidly fixed and the slope and
deflection at the fixed ends are zero.
23. What are the advantages of fixed beams?
(i) For the same loading, the maximum deflection of a fixed beam is less than that of a
simply supported beam.
(ii) For the same loading, the fixed beam is subjected to lesser maximum bending
moment.
(iii) The slope at both ends of a fixed beam is zero.
(iv) The beam is more stable and stronger.
24. What are the disadvantages of a fixed beam?
(i) Large stresses are set up by temperature changes.
(ii) Special care has to be taken in aligning supports accurately at the same lavel.
(iii) Large stresses are set if a little sinking of one support takes place.
(iv) Frequent fluctuations in loadingrender the degree of fixity at the ends very uncertain.
25. Define: Continuous beam.
A Continuous beam is one, which is supported on more than two supports. For usual
loading on the beam hogging ( - ive ) moments causing convexity upwards at the supports and
sagging ( + ve ) moments causing concavity upwards occur at mid span.
26. What is mean by prop? . (AUC Nov/Dec 2012)
When a beam or cantilever carries some load , maximum deflection occurs at the free
end . the deflection can be reduced by providing vertical support at these points or at any suitable
points.
(PART B 16 Marks)
1. A fixed beam AB of length 6m carries point load of 160 kN and 120 kN at a distance of 2m and 4m
from the left end A. Find the fixed end moments and the reactions at the supports. Draw B.M and
S.F diagrams. (AUC Apr/May 2008)(AUC Nov/Dec2006)
Solution:
Given:
L = 6m
Load at C, W C = 160 kN
Load at D, W C = 120 kN
Distance AC = 2m
Distance AD =4m
First calculate the fixed end moments due to loads at C and D separately and then
add up the moments.
Fixed End Moments:
For the load at C, a=2m and b=4m
WC ab 2
M A1
L2
160 x 2 x(4) 2
M A1 142.22 kNm
(6) 2
WC a 2 b
M B1
L2
160 x 2 2 x(4)
M B1 71.11 kNm
(6) 2
For the load at D, a = 4m and b = 2m
WD a b 2
M A2
L2
120 x 2 2 x(4)
M A2 53.33 kNm
(6) 2
WD a 2 b
M B2
L2
160 x 2 x(4) 2
M B2 106.66 kNm
(6) 2
Total fixing moment at A,
MA = MA1 + MA2
= 142.22 + 53.33
MA = 195.55 kNm
Total fixing moment at B,

MB =MB1 + MB2
= 71.11 + 106.66
= 177.77 kN m
B.M diagram due to vertical loads:
Consider the beam AB as simply supported. Let RA* and RB* are the reactions at A
and B due to simply supported beam. Taking moments about A, we get
*
RB x6 160 x 2 120 x 4
* 800
RB 133.33 kN
6
RA* = Total load - RB*=(160 +120) – 133.33 = 146.67 kN
B.M at A = 0
B.M at C = RA* x 2 = 146.67 x 2 = 293.34 kN m
B.M at D = 133.33 x 2 = 266.66 kN m
B.M at B= 0
S.F Diagram:
Let RA = Resultant reaction at A due to fixed end moments and vertical loads
RB = Resultant reaction at B
Equating the clockwise moments and anti-clockwise moments about A,
RB x 6 + MA = 160 x 2 + 120 x 4 + MB
RB= 130.37 kN
RA = total load – RB = 149.63 kN
S.F at A = RA = 149.63 kN
S.F at C = 149.63- 160 = -10.37 kN
S.F at D = -10.37 – 120 = -130.37 kN
S.F at B= 130.37 KN
2. A fixed beam AB of length 6m carries two point loads of 30 kN each at a distance of 2m

from the both ends. Determine the fixed end moments.
Sloution:
Given:
Length L = 6m
Point load at C = W 1 = 30 kN
Point load at D = W 2= 30 Kn
Fixed end moments:

MA = Fixing moment due to load at C + Fixing moment due to load at D
2 2
W1 a1b1 W2 a 2 b2
L2 L2
30 x 2 x 4 2 30 x 4 x 2 2
40kN m
62 62
Since the beam is symmetrical, MA = MB = 40 kNm
B.M Diagram:
To draw the B.M diagram due to vertical loads, consider the beam AB as simply supported. The
reactions at A and B is equal to 30kN.
B.M at A and B = 0
B.M at C =30 x 2 = 60 kNm
B.M at D = 30 x 2 = 60 kNm
3. Find the fixing moments and support reactions of a fixed beam AB of length 6m, carrying a
uniformly distributed load of 4kN/m over the left half of the span.(May/June 2006 & 2007)
Solution:
Macaulay’s method can be used and directly the fixing moments and end reactions can be
calculated. This method is used where the areas of B.M diagrams cannot be determined conveniently.
For this method it is necessary that UDL should be extended up to B and then compensated for upward
UDL for length BC as shown in fig.
The bending at any section at a distance x from A is given by,

d2y x (x 3)
EI 2 RA x M A wx +w*(x-3)
dx 2 2
4x 2 x 3) 2
=RAx – MA- ( ) +4( )
2 2
= RAx – MA- 2x2 +2(x-3)2
Integrating, we get
dy x2 x3 2( x 3) 3
EI =RA -MAx - 2 +C1 + ------- (1)
dx 2 3 3
dy
When x=0, =0.
dx
Substituting this value in the above equation up to dotted line,
C1 = 0
Therefore equation (1) becomes
dy x2 x 3 2( x 3) 3
EI =RA -MAx - 2 +
dx 2 3 3
Integrating we get
x3 M A x2 2x 4 2( x 3) 4
EI y RA C2
6 2 12 12
When x = 0 , y = 0
By substituting these boundary conditions upto the dotted line,
C2 = 0
4
RA x 3 M Ax2 x 1( x 3) 4
EI y ________(ii)
6 2 6 6
By subs x =6 & y = 0 in equation (ii)
4
RA 63 M A 62 6 1(6 3) 4
0
6 2 6 6
36RA 18M A 216 13.5
18RA – 9 MA = 101.25 ------------- (iii)
dy
At x =6, 0 in equation (i)
dx
62 2 3 2 3
0 RA x M A x6 x6 6 3
2 3 3
18 R A M A x6 144 18 0
18 R A 6 M A 126
By solving (iii) & (iv)
MA = 8.25 kNm
By substituting MA in (iv)
126 = 18 RA – 6 (8.25)
RA = 9.75 kN
RB = Total load – RA
RB = 2.25 kN
By equating the clockwise moments and anticlockwise moments about B
MB + RA x 6 = MA + 4x3 (4.5)
MB = 3.75 kNm
Result:
MA = 8.25 kNm
MB = 3.75 kNm
RA = 9.75 kN
RB = 2.25 KN
3. A cantilever AB of span 6m is fixed at the end and proposal at the end B . it carries a point load
of 50KnN at mid span . level of the prop is the same as that of the fixed end .
(i) Determine The Reaction At The Prop.

(ii) Draw SFD AND BMD.
4. Analysis the propped cantilever beam of the length 10m is subjected to point load of 10KN
acting at a 6m from fixed and draw SFD and BMD. (AUC Nov/Dec 2010 )
5. A propped cantilever of span 6m having the prop at the is subjected to two concentrated loads
of 24 KN and 48KN at one third points respective from left end (fixed support ) draw SFD and
BMD . (AUC Nov/Dec 2010 )
6. A propped cantilever of span 6m is subjected to a UDL of 2KN/m over a length of fixed the end.
Determine the prop reaction and draw the SFD and BMD. (AUC May/June 2012)
7. A fixed beam of a 6m span supports two point loads 300KN each at a two meters from each end
. find the fixing moments at the ends and draw the BMD and SFD . Find also the deflection. Take
I = 9 x 108 mm2 and E = 200KN /m2. (AUC Apr / M AY 2010)
8. For The fixed beam shown in fig. Draw the BMD and SFD.
9. A cantilever beam ABC of span 6m fixed at a and propped at c is loaded with an UDL of 10KN/m
for the length of 4m from the fixed end . the prop reaction .the find the maximum sagging and
point of concentrations .
10. A continuous beam consists of three successive span of 6m and 12m and 4m and carries load
of 2KN/m , 1KN/m and 3KN/M respectively on the spans . Draw BMD and SFD for the beam .
11. Find the support moments and reactions for the continuous beam shown in fig . Draw the BMD
and SFD. ( AUC APR/May 2010)
12. A continuous beam ABC, is loaded as shown in fig . Find the support moments three moment
equation. Draw SFD and BMD.
13. A continuous beam ABC covers two consecutive span AB and BC of lengths 4m and 6m,
carrying uniformly distributed loads of 6kN/m and 10kN/m respectively. If the ends A and C are
simply supported, find the support moments at A,B and C. draw also B.M.D and S.F.D.
(AUC Apr/May 2012)
Solution:
Given Data:
Length AB, L1=4m.

Length BC, L2=6m
UDL on AB, w1=6kN/m
UDL on BC, w2=10kN/m
(i) Support Moments:

Since the ends A and C are simply supported, the support moments at A and C will be
zero.
By using cleyperon’s equation of three moments, to find the support moments at B (ie) MB.
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
MAL1 + 2MB(L1+L2) + MCL2 =
4 6
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
0 + 2MB(4+6) + 0 =
4 6
3a1 x1
20MB = a2 x2
2
The B.M.D on a simply supported beam is carrying UDL is a parabola having an attitude of
2
wL
8.
2
Area of B.M.D = *L*h
3
2 wL2
= * Span *
3 8
span
The distance of C.G of this area from one end, =
2
. a1=Area of B.M.D due to UDL on AB,
2 6(4 2 )
= *4*
3 8
=32
L1
x1=
2
= 4/2
= 2 m.
a2= Area of B.M.D due to UDL on BC,
2 10(6 2 )
= *6*
3 8
= 180m.
x2=L2 / 2
=6/2
=3m
Substitute these values in equation(i).
We get,
3 * 32 * 2
20MB = (180 * 3)
2
= 96+540
MB =31.8 kNm.
(ii) B.M.D
The B.M.D due to vertical loads (UDL) on span AB and span BC.
Span AB:
2
wL
= 1 1
8
6 * 42
=
8
=12kNm
2
w2 L2
Span BC: =
8
10 * 6 2
=
8
=45kNm
(iii) S.F.D:
To calculate Reactions,
For span AB, taking moments about B, we get
(RA*4)-(6*4*2) – MB=0
4RA – 48 = 31.8 (MB=31.8, -ve sign is due to hogging moment.
RA=4.05kN
Similarly,
For span BC, taking moment about B,
(Rc*6)-(6*10*3) – MB=0
6RC – 180=-31.8
RC=24.7kN.
RB=Total load on ABC –(RA+RB)
=(6*4*(10*6))-(4.05+24.7)
=55.25kN.
RESULT:
MA=MC=0
MB=31.8kNm
RA=4.05kN
RB=55.25kN
RC=24.7kN
14. A continuous beam ABCD of length 15m rests on four supports covering 3 equal spans and
carries a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kN/m length .Calculate the moments and reactions at the
supports. Draw The S.F.D and B.M.D.
Solution:
Given:
Length AB = L1 = 5m
Length BC = L2 = 5m
Length CD = L3 = 5m
u.d.l w1 = w2 = w3 = 1.5 kN/m
Since the ends A and D are simply supported, the support moments at A and D will be Zero.
MA=0 and MD=0
For symmetry MB=0
(i)To calculate support moments:
To find the support moments at B and C, by using claperon’s equations of three moments for ABC
and BCD.
For ABC,
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
MAL1+[2MB(L1+L2)]+MCL2=
L1 L2
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
0+[2MB(5+5)]+[MC(5)]=
5 5
6
20MB+5MC= (a1 x1 a2 x2 ) --------------------------------------(i)
5
a1=Area of BMD due to UDL on AB when AB is considered as simply supported beam.
2 w1 L1
= * AB * Altitude of parabola (Altitude of parabola= )
3 8
2 1.5 * (5) 2
= *5*
3 8
=15.625
x1=L1/2
=5/2=2.5m
Due to symmetry
.a2=a1=15.625
x2=x1=2.5
subs these values in eqn(i)
6
20MB+5MC = [(15.625 * 2.5) (15.625 * 2.5)]
5
=93.75
Due to symmetry MB=MC
20MB+5MB=93.75
MB=3.75kNm.
MB=MC=3.75kNm.
(ii) To calculate BM due to vertical loads:

The BMD due to vertical loads(here UDL) on span AB, BC and CD (considering each span as
simply supported ) are shown by parabolas of altitude
2
w1 L1 1.5 * 1.5 2
4.6875kNm each.
8 8
(iii)To calculate support Reactions:
Let RA,RB,RC and RD are the support reactions at A,B,C and D.

Due to symmetry
RA=RD
RB=RC
For span AB, Taking moments about B,
We get
MB=(RA*5)-(1.5*5*2.5)
-3.75=(RA*5)-18.75
RA=3.0kN.
Due to symmetry
RA=RD=3.0kN
RB=RC
RA+RB+RC+RD=Total load on ABCD
3+RB+RB+3=1.5*15
RB=8.25kN
RC=8.25kN.
Result:
MA = MD = 0
MB=MC=3.75kNm.
RA=RD=3.0kN
RB=8.25kN
RC=8.25kN.
15. A continuous beam ABCD, simply supported at A,B, C and D is loaded as shown in fig.
Find the moments over the beam and draw B.M.D and S.F.D. (Nov/ Dec 2003)
Solution:
Given:
Length AB = L1 = 6m
Length BC = L2 = 5m
Length CD = L3 = 4m
Point load W 1 = 9kN
Point load W 2 = 8kN
u.d.l on CD, w = 3 kN/m
(i) B.M.D due to vertical loads taking each span as simply supported:
W1ab 9*2*4
Consider beam AB, B.M at point load at E = 12kNm
L1 6
W 2ab 8*2*3
Similarly B.M at F = 9.6kNm
L2 6
B.M at the centre of a simply supported beam CD, carrying U.D.L
2
wL3 3 * 42
6kNm
8 8
(ii) B.M.D due to support moments:

Since the beam is simply supported MA =MD = 0
By using Clapeyron’s Equation of Three Moments:
a) For spans AB and BC

6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
MAL1 + 2MB(L1+L2) + MCL2 =
4 6
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
0 2M B (6 5) M c (5)
6 5
6
22M B 5M C a1 x1 a 2 x2 ------------ (i)
5
a1x1 = ½*6*12*L+a/3 = ½*6*12*(6+2)/3 = 96
a2x2 = ½*5*9.6*L+b/3 = ½*5*9.6*(6+4)/3 = 64
Substitute the values in equation (i)
22MB + 5MC = 96+6/5*64
22MB + 5MC = 172.8 ------------ (ii)
b) For spans BC and CD
6a 2 x 2 6a 3 x3
MBL2 + 2MC(L2+L3) + MDL3 =
L2 L3
6a 2 x 2 6a 3 x 3
MB*5 + 2MC(5+4) +0 =
5 4
6ax 2 6a 3 x 3
5M B 18M C ----------- (iii)
5 4
a2x2 = ½ * 5 * 9.6 *(L+a)/3 =1/2 * 5 * 9.6 *(5+2)/3 = 56
a3x3 = 2/3 * 4*6*4/2 =32
Substitute these values in equation (iii)
6 * 56 6 * 32
5M B 18M C
5 4
5M B 18M C 115.2
By solving equations (ii) &(iv)

MB = 6.84 kNm and MC = 4.48 kNm
(iii) Support Reactions:
For the span AB, Taking moment about B,

MB = RA * 6 – 9*4
= 6RA 36
36 6.84
RA = 4.86 KN
6
For the span CD, taking moments about C
4
MC RD 4 3 4 (M C 4.48)
2
RD = 4.88KN
For ABC taking moment about C
Mc = RA * 6 5 9 5 4 RB * 5 8 * 3
5RB 81 24 4.86 *11
RB = 9.41 kN
RC = Total load on ABCD – (RA +RB+RD)
RC = (9+8+4*3) – (4.86+9.41+4.88)
RC = 9.85 kN
Result:
MA = MD = 0
MB = 6.84 kNm and MC = 4.48 kNm
RA = 4.86kN
RB = 9.41kN
RC = 9.85 kN
RD = 4.88KN
16. Using the theorem of three moments draw the shear force and bending moment
diagrams for the following continuous beam. (April / May 2003)
Solution:
Given:
Length AB, L1=4m.

Length BC, L2=3m.
Length CD, L3=4m.
UDL on AB, w=4 kN/m
Point load in BC, W 1=4kN/m
Point load in CD, W 1=6kN
(i) Bending Moment to Vertical Loads:
wL2 4 * 42
Consider beam AB, B.M=
8 8
=8kNm.
Similarly for beam BC,
W1 ab 6 * 2 *1
B.M=
L2 3
=4kNm
Similarly for beam CD,
W2 ab 8 *1 * 3
B.M=
L3 4
=6kNm
(ii) Bending Moment to support moments:
Let MA,MB,MC And MD be the support moments at A,B,C and D. Since the ends is simply
supported, MA =MD=0.
By using Clayperon’s equation of three moments for span AB and BC,
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
MAL1+[2MB(L1+L2) ]+ MCL2 =
L1 L2
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
0+[2MB(4+3)] MC(3) =
4 3
14MB+ 3MC = 1.5a1x1 + 2a2x2 ----------------------------(i)
a1x1= Moment of area BMD due to UDL

2 Base
= * * ( Base * Altitude)
3 2
2 4
= * * (4 * 8)
3 2
=42.33
a2x2= Moment of area BMD due to point load about point B
1 2*2
= * * (2 * 4)
2 3
=5.33
Using these values in eqn (i),

14MB + 3MC =1.5(42.33) +(2*5.33)
14MB + 3MC =63.495+10.66 ------------------------- (ii)
For span BC and CD,

6a 2 x 2 6a 3 x 3
MBL1+[2MC(L2+L3) ]+ MDL3 =
L2 L3
6a 2 x 2 6a 3 x3
MB(3)+[2MC(3+3) ]+ MDL3 =
3 3
3MB+12MC = 2a2x2 + 2a3x3 ------------------------ (iii)
a2x2= Moment of area BMD due to point load about point C

2 *1
=(1/2)*2*4*
3
=2.66
a3x3= Moment of area BMD due to point load about point D

1 2*3
= *1 * 6 *
2 3
=6
Using these values in Eqn(iii),
3MB+ 12MC =2(2.66) + (2*6)

3MB + 12MC = 17.32 ------------------- (iv)
Using eqn (ii) and (iii),
MB = 5.269 kN m
MC = 0.129 kN m
(iii) Support Reaction:
For span AB, taking moment about B
MB RA * 4 4 * 4 * 2
-5.269 = RA *4 – 32
RA *4=26.731
RA = 6.68 kN
For span CD, taking moment about C

MC RD * 4 8 *1
-0.129 = RD *4-8
RD = 1.967 kN
Now taking moment about C for ABC
MC R A (7 ) 4 * 4 * 5 RB * 3 6 *1
MC 7RA 4(20) 3RB 6
0.129 7(6.68) 80 3RB 6
RB = 13.037 kN
RC = Total load – (RA +RB + RC)
= 4*4 6 8 6.68 1.967 13.037
RC = 8.316 kN
Result:
MA = MD = 0
MB = 5.269 kN m
MC = 0.129 kN m
RA = 6.68 kN
RB = 13.037 kN
RC = 8.316 kN
RD = 1.967 Kn
17. A beam AB of 4m span is simply supported at the ends and is loaded as shown in fig.
Determine (i) Deflection at C (ii) Maximum deflection (iii) Slope at the end A.
E= 200 x 106 kN/m2 and I = 20 x 10-6 m4
Solution:
Given:
L = 4m
E= 200 x 106 kN/m2 and I = 20 x 10-6 m4
To calculate Reaction:
Taking moment about A
2
RB * 4 20 *1 10 * 2( 1 1)
2
RB *4 = 20 + 20(3)
RB = 80/4 = 20 kN
RA = Total load - RB
= (10*2+20) -20
RA = 20 kN
By using Macaulay’s method:

d2y 10( x 2) 2
MX EI 20 x 20( x 1)
d x2 2
Integrating we get
dy 2 2 5( x 2) 3
EI 10 x C1 10( x 1)
dx 3
Integrating we get
10 x 3 10( x 1) 3 5( x 2) 4
EIy C1 x C 2 ---------- (ii)
3 3 12
When x = 0, y = 0 in equation (ii) we get C2 = 0
When x = 4m, y = 0 in equation (ii)
10 3 10 5 4
0 (4) 4C1 (4 1) 3 4 2
3 3 12
= 213.33 +4C1 – 90 -6.67
C1 = -29.16
Hence the slope and deflection equations are
Slope Equation:
dy 5( x 2) 3
EI 10 x 2 29.16 10( x 1) 2
dx 3
Deflection Equation:
10 x 3 10( x 1) 3 5( x 2) 4
EIy 29.16 x
3 3 12
(i) Deflection at C, yC :
Putting x = 2m in the deflection equation, we get
10(2) 3 10(2 1) 3
EIy 29.16(2)
3 3
= 26.67 -58.32 -3.33
= -34.98
yc = 8.74 (downward)
(ii) Maximum Deflection , ymax :
The maximum deflection will be very near to mid-point C. Let us assume

that it occurs in the sections between D and C. For maximum deflection equating the slope at
the section to zero, we get
dy
EI 10 x 2 29.16 10( x 1) 2
dx
10x2 -29.16 -10(x-1)2 = 0
10x2 -29.16 -10 (x2 -2x+1) = 0
x = 39.16/20 =1.958 m
10(1.958) 3 10(1.958 1) 3
EIy 29.16(1.958)
3 3
ymax = -35/EI
ymax = 8.75 mm (downward)
(iii) Slope at the end A, θ A:
Putting x = 0 in the slope equation,

dy
EI 29.16
dx
θA = dy/dx = -29.16/EI
θA = -0.00729 radians
θA = -0.417º
Result:
(i) Deflection at C = 8.74 mm
(ii) Maximum deflection = 8.75 mm
(iii) Slope at the end A, θA = -0.417º
18. A continuous beam is shown in fig. Draw the BMD indicating salient points.
(Nov/Dec 2004)
Solution:
Given:
Length L1 = 4m
Length L2 = 8m
Length L3 = 6m
Udl on BC w = 10 kN/m
Point load W 1 = 40 kN
Point load W 2 = 40 kN
(i) B.M due to vertical loads:
W1 ab 40 * 3 *1
Consider beam AB, B.M = 30 kNm
L1 4
For beam BC,
wL2 10(8) 2
B.M = 80 kNm
8 8
For beam CD,
W2 L3 40 * 6
B.M = 60 kNm
4 4
(ii) B.M due to support moments:
Let MA, MB, MC, MD be the support moments at A, B, C, D. Since the end
A and D are simply supported MA = MD = 0
By using Clapeyron’s Equation of Three moments.
For Span AB and BC:

6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
M A L1 2M B ( L1 L2 ) M C L2
L1 L2
6a1 x1 6a 2 x 2
0 2M B (4 8 ) M C (8)
4 8
2MB (12) +8 MC = -1.5a1x1 – 0.75 a2 x2
24 MB +8 MC = -1.5a1x1 – 0.75 a2 x2 ----------- (i)
a1x1 = Moment of area of B.M.D due to point load
= ½*4*30*2/3*3 = 120
a2x2 = Moment of area of B.M.D due to udl
= 2/3 (Base x Altitude) x Base/2
= 2/3 (8*80)*8/2 = 1706.67
Using these values in equation (i)
24 MB +8 MC = -1.5(120) – 0.75 (1706.67)
24 MB +8 MC = -1460.0025 ---------------- (ii)
For Span BC and CD:

6a 2 x 2 6a 3 x 3
M B L2 2M C ( L2 L3 ) M D L3
L2 L3
6a 2 x 2 6a 3 x3
M B (8) 2 M C (8 6) 0
8 6
8 MB + 28 MC = - 0.75 a2x2 - a3x3 -------------- (iii)
a2x2 = Moment of area of B.M.D due to udl
= 2/3 (Base x Altitude) x Base/2
= 2/3 (8*80)*8/2 = 1706.67
a3 x3 = Moment of area of B.M.D due to point load
= ½ * b*h*L/3
= ½ * 6*60*6/3
= 360
Using these values in equation (iii)
8 MB + 28 MC = - 0.75 (1706.67) – 360
8 MB + 28 MC = - 1640.0025 ------------------ (iv)
From (ii) & (iv)
MC = 45.526 kNm
MB = 45.657 kNm
Result:
MA = MD = 0
MC = 45.526 kNm
MB = 45.657 kNm
19. For the fixed beam shown in fig. draw BMD and SFD. (AUC Nov / Dec 2004)
Solution:
(i) B.M.D due to vertical loads taking each span as simply supported:
Consider beam AB as simply supported. The B.M at the centre of AB

2
wL1 2 * (3) 2
2.25 kNm
8 8
(ii) B.M.D due to support moments:
As beam is fixed at A and B, therefore introduce an imaginary zero span AA 1 and BB1 to the left of
A and to the right of B. The support moments at A1 and B1 are zero.
Let M0 = Support moment at A1 and B1 and it is zero.
MA = Fixing moment at A
MB = Fixing moment at B
MC = Support moment at C
To find MA, MB and MC, Theorem of three moments is used.
(a) For the span A1A and AC,

6a0 x0 6a1 x1
M 0 * 0 2M A (0 L1 ) M C L1
L0 L1
6a1 x1
2M A (3) M C (3)
L1
6 MA + 3MC = - 2a1x1 ------------- (i)
a1x1 = moment of area of B.M.D due to udl on AB when it is considered as simply supported
beam about B
= 2/3 * Base * Altitude * L1/2
= 2/3 * 3 * 2.25 * 3/2
a1x1 = 6.75
subs this values in equation (i) we get
6 MA + 3 MC = -13.50 ------------ (ii)
(b) For the span AC and CB:
6a1 x1 6a2 x2
M A L1 2M C ( L1 L2 ) M B L2
L1 L2
6a1 x1 6a2 x2
M A (3) 2M C (3 3) M B (3)
3 3
3 MA + 12 MC + 3 MB = 2a1x1 + 2a2x2
a1x1 = moment of area of B.M.D due to udl on AB when it is

considered as simply supported beam about B
= 2/3 * Base * Altitude * L1/2
= 2/3 * 3 * 2.25 * 3/2
a1x1 = 6.75
a2x2 = 0
3 MA + 12 MC + 3 MB = 13.5 ----------- (ii)
( c ) For the span CB and BB1
6a2 x2 6a0 x0
M C L2 2M B ( L2 L0 ) M 0 * 0
L2 L0
6a2 x2
3M C 2M B (3)
3
3MC + 6MB = 2a2x2
a2x2 = 0
3MC + 6MB = 0
By solving (iii), (iv), (ii)
MC = 1.125 kNm
MA = 0.5625 kNm
MB = -0.5625 kNm
(iii) Support Reactions:
Let RA, RB , and RC are the support reactions at A, B and C.
For the span AC, taking moment about C, we get

RA x 3 – 2 x 3 x 1.5 + MA = MC
RA x 3 – 9 + 0.5625 = 1.125
RA = 3.1875 kN
For the span CB, taking moment about C, we get
RB x 3 + MC = MB
RB x 3 + 1.125 = 0.5625
RB = 0.1875 kN
RC = Total load – (RA + RB )
= 2*3*1.5 – (3.1875 + 0.1875)
RC = 5.625 kN
Result:
MC = 1.125 kNm
MA = 0.5625 kNm
MB = -0.5625 kNm
RA = 3.1875 kN
RB = 0.1875 kN
RC = 5.625 kN
MAHALAKSHMI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE

UNIT– 3 COULMNS
PART - A (2 marks)
1. Define columns
If the member of the structure is vertical and both of its ends are fixed rigidly while subjected
to axial compressive load, the member is known as column.
Example: A vertical pillar between the roof and floor.
2. Define struts.
If the member of the structure is not vertical and one (or) both of its ends is Linged (or) pin
jointed, the bar is known as strut.
Example: Connecting rods, piston rods etc,
3. Mention the stresses which are responsible for column failure.
i. Direct compressive stresses
ii. Buckling stresses
iii. Combined of direct compressive and buckling stresses
4. State the assumptions made in the Euler’s column theory. . (AUC Nov/Dec 2011)
1. The column is initially perfectly straight and the load is applied axially.
2. The cross-section of the column is uniform throughout its length.
3. The column material is perfectly elastic, homogeneous and isotropic and obeys Hooke’s
law.
4. The self weight of column is negligible.
5. What are the important end conditions of columns?
1. Both the ends of the column are hinged (or pinned)
2. One end is fixed and the other end is free.
3. Both the ends of the column are fixed.
4. One end is fixed and the other is pinned.
6. Write the expression for crippling load when the both ends of the column are hinged.
 2 EI
P
l2
P = Crippling load
E = Young’s Modulus
l = Length of column
7. Write the expression for buckling load (or) Crippling load when both ends of the
column are fixed?
4 2 EI
P
L2
P = Crippling load
8. Write the expression for crippling load when column with one end fixed and other end
linged.
2 2 EI
P
l2
P = Crippling load
9. Write the expression for buckling load for the column with one fixed and other end
free.
 2 EI
P
4l 2
P = Crippling load
10. Explain equivalent length (or) Effective length.
If l is actual length of a column, then its equivalent length (or) effective length L may be
obtained by multiplying it with some constant factor C, which depends on the end fixation of the
column (ie) L = C x l.
11. Write the Equivalent length (L) of the column in which both ends hinged and write the
crippling load.
 2 EI
Crippling Load P 2
L
Equivalent length (L) = Actual length (l)
P = Crippling load
L= Length of column
12. Write the relation between Equivalent length and actual length for all end conditions
of column.
Both ends linged L=l Constant = 1

l 1
Both ends fixed L Constant =
2
2
One end fixed and other l 1
L Constant =
end hinged 2 2
One end fixed and other
L  2l Constant = 2
end free
13. Define core (or) Kernel of a section. . (ACU Nov/Dec 2011) (ACU May/June 2012)
When a load acts in such a way on a region around the CG of the section So that in that region
stress everywhere is compressive and no tension is developed anywhere, then that area is called
the core (or) Kernal of a section. The kernel of the section is the area within which the line of action
of the eccentric load P must cut the cross-section if the stress is not to become tensile.
14. Derive the expression for core of a rectangular section. (ACU Nov/Dec 2003)
The limit of eccentricity of a rectangular section b x d on either side of XX axis (or) YY axis is
d/6 to avoid tension at the base core of the rectangular section.
Core of the rectangular section = Area of the shaded portion
1 b d
 2  
2 3 6
bd

18
15. Derive the expression for core of a solid circular section of diameter D.
(ACU April /May 2010) (AUC Nov/Dec 2011)
The limit of eccentricity on either side of both XX (or) YY axis = D/8 to avoid tension of the
base.
Core of the circular section = Area of the shaded portion
  D / 82
D 2

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16. A steel column is of length 8m and diameter 600 mm with both ends hinged.
Determine the crippling load by Euler’s formula. Take E  2.1105 N/mm2.

I d 4   6004  6.36  10 9 mm 4
64 64
Since the column is hinged at the both ends,
 Equivalent length L = l
 2 EI
Pcr 
L2
 2  2.1  10 5  6.36  10 9

8000 2
 2.06  10 8 N
17. Define Slenderness ratio. (AUC Nov/Dec 2013)
It is defined as the ratio of the effective length of the column (L) to the least radius of
L
gyration of its cross –section (K) (i.e) the ratio of is known as slenderness ratio.
K
L
Slenderness ratio =
K
18. State the Limitations of Euler’s formula. (AUC April /May 2005)
a. Euler’s formula is applicable when the slenderness ratio is greater than or equal to 80
b. Euler’s formula is applicable only for long column
c. Euler’s formula is thus unsuitable when the slenderness ratio is less than a certain value.
19. Write the Rankine’s formula for columns. (AUC April /May 2010)
fc  A
P 2
L
1 
K
I
K = Least radius of gyration 
A
P = Crippling load
A = Area of the column
fc = Constant value depends upon the material.
fc
 = Rankine’s constant 
 2E
20. Write the Rankine’s formula for eccentric column.
fc  A
P
ey    L 
2

1  2c  1     
 k    k  
I
K = Least radius of gyration 
A
P = Crippling load
A = Area of the column
fc = Constant value depends upon the material.
fc
 = Rankine’s constant 
 2E
21. Define thick cylinder. . (ACU April /May 2011)
If the ratio of thickness of the internal diameter of a cylindrical or spherical shell exceeds
1/20, it is termed as a thick shell.
The hoop stress developed in a thick shell varies from a maximum value at the inner
circumference to a minimum value at the outer circumference.
Thickness > 1/20
22. State the assumptions involved in Lame’s Theory (AUC Nov/Dec 2013)
i. The material of the shell is Homogeneous and isotropic.

ii. Plane section normal to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder remains plane after the
application of internal pressure.
iii. All the fibers of the material expand (or) contact independently without being
constrained by there adjacent fibers.
23. What is the middle third rule? (ACU Nov/Dec 2003)
In rectangular sections, the eccentricity ‘e’ must be less than or equal to b/6. Hence the
greatest eccentricity of the load is b/6 form the axis Y-Y and with respect to axis X –X1 the
eccentricity does not exceed d/6. Hence the load may be applied with in the middle third of the base
(or) Middle d/3.
24. What are the limitations of the Euler’s formula?
1. It is not valid for mild steel column. The slenderness ratio of mild steel column is
less than 80.
2. It does not take the direct stress. But in excess of load it can withstand under direct
compression only.
25. Write the Euler’s formula for different end conditions. (ACU Nov/Dec 2012)
1. Both ends fixed.
PE = л 2 EI / ( 0.5L)2
2. Both ends hinged
PE = л 2 EI / (L)2
3. One end fixed ,other end hinged.
PE = л 2 EI / ( 0.7L)2
4. One end fixed, other end free.
PE = л 2 EI / ( 2L)2
L = Length of the column
26. How many types will you determine the hoop stress in a thick compound cylinder?
(AUC May/June 2012)
1. Radial stress
2. Circumferential or hoop stress
3. Maximum at the inner circumference
4. Minimum at the outer circumference of a thick cylinder
27. How columns are differentiate the type of column depending upon the Slenderness ratio. .
(ACU April /May 2011)
Slenderness ratio is used to differentiate the type of column. Strength of the column
depends upon the slenderness ratio, it is increased the compressive strength of the column
decrease
as the tendency to buckle is increased.
PART -B (16 marks)
11. A hollow cylindrical cast iron column whose external diameter in 200mm and has a
thickness of 20mm is 4.5m long and is fixed at both ends . Calculate the safe load by Rankin’s
formula using a factor safety of 2.5. Take crushing strength of material as 580N/mm2 and
Rankin’s constant as 1/1600 . Find also the ratio of Rulers to Rankin’s load E= 150Gpa .
(AUC May/June 2012)
12. A pipe of 200mm internal diameter and 50mm thickness carries a fluid at a pressure of a
10Mpa. Calculate the maximum and minimum intensities of circumferential stress distribution
and circumferential stress distribution across the section. (AUC Apr2011)
13. Explain the failure of long column.
Solution:
A long column of uniform cross-sectional area A and of length l, subjected to an axial
compressive load P, as shown in fig. A column is known as long column if the length of the column
in comparison to its lateral dimensions is very large. Such columns do not fail y crushing alone, but
also by bending (also known buckling)
The load, at which the column just buckles, is known as buckling load and it is less than the
crushing load is less than the crushing load for a long column.
Buckling load is also known as critical just (or) crippling load. The value of buckling load for
long columns are long columns is low whereas for short columns the value of buckling load is high.
Let
l = length of the long column

p = Load (compressive) at which the column has jus
buckled.
A = Cross-sectional area of he column
e = Maximum bending of the column at the centre.
P
0 = Stress due to direct load 
A
b = Stress due to bending at the centre of the column

Pe
=
Z
Where
Z = Section modulus about the axis of bending.
The extreme stresses on the mid-section are given by
Maximum stress =  0 + b
Minimum stress =  0 - b
The column will fail when maximum stress (i.e)  0 +  b is more the crushing stress fc. In
case of long column, the direct compressive stresses are negligible as compared to buckling stresses.
Hence very long columns are subjected to buckling stresses.
14. State the assumptions made in the Euler’s column Theory. And explain the sign
conventions considered in columns. (AUC April/May2003) (AUC May/June2012)
(AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
The following are the assumptions made in the Euler’s column theory:
1. The column is initially perfectly straight and the load is applied axially
2. The cross-section of the column is uniform throughout its length.
3. The column material is perfectly elastic, homogeneous and isotropic and
obeys Hooke’s law.
4. The length of the column is very large as compared to its lateral dimensions
5. The direct stress is very small as compared to the bending stress
6. The column will fail by buckling alone.
7. The self-weight of column is negligible.
The following are the sign conventions considered in columns:
1. A moment which will tend to bend the column with its convexity towards its initial
centre line is taken as positive.
2. A moment which will tend to bend the column with its concavity towards its initial
center line is taken as negative.
15. Derive the expression for crippling load when the both ends of the column are hinged.
(AUC Nov/Dec 2011)
Solution:
Consider a column AB of length L hinged at both its ends A and B carries an axial crippling
load at A.
Consider any section X-X at a distance of x from B.
Let the deflection at X-X is y.
 The bending moment at X-X due to the load P, M =  P. y
d 2 y  Py
2
  k 2 y
dx EI
p
Where k 2 
EI
d2y
` 2  k y  0
2
dx
Solution of this differential equation is
y  A cos kx  B sin kx
 p   p 
 y  A cos x   B sin x 
 EI   EI 
   
By using Boundary conditions,
At B, x = 0, y = 0 A=0
At A, x = l, y = 0
p
 0  B sin l
EI
p
Sinl 0
EI
p
l  0,  ,2 ,3 ......
EI
Now taking the lest significant value (i.e) 
p 2 p 
 ; l   
2
l
EI  EI 
 2 EI
p 2
l
`The Euler’s crippling load for long column with both ends hinged.
 2 EI
p
l2
16. Derive the expression for buckling load (or) crippling load when both ends of the column
are fixed. (AUC April/May2010)
Solution:
Consider a column AB of length l fixed at both the ends A and B and caries an axial
crippling load P at A due to which buckling occurs. Under the action of the load P the column will
deflect as shown in fig.
Consider any section X-X at a distance x from B.Let the deflection at X-X is y.
Due to fixity at the ends, let the moment at A or B is M.
 Total moment at XX = M – P.y
Differential equation of the elastic curve is
d2y
EI  M  Py
dx 2
d 2 y py M
 
dx 2 EI IE
d 2 y py M p
  
dx 2 EI IE p
d 2 y py P M
  
dx 2 EI EI P
The general solution of the above differential equation is

  
y  A cos x P / EI  B sin x P / EI  M
P
(i)
Where A and B are the integration constant
At, N. x = 0 and y = 0
 From (i)
M
0  A 1  B  0 
p
M
A
p
Differentiating the equation (i) with respect to x,
dy
dx
 A
P
EI
 
Sin x. P / EI  B
P
EI

Cos x.
P 
EI
0

 
dy
At the fixed end B, x = 0 and 0
dx
P
B 0
EI
P
Either B = 0 (or) 0
EI
P
Since  0 as p  0
EI
B=0
M
Subs A   and B = 0 in equation (i)
p
M  P  M
y cos x. 
 P
P  EI 
M  P 
y 1  cos x.. 

P  EI 
Again at the fixed end A, x = l, y = 0
0
M
P
 
1  Cos l. P / EI 
l. P / EI  0,2 ,4 ,6 ........
Now take the least significant value 2
P
l.  2
EI
P
l. 2   4 2
EI
4 2 EI
P
l2
 The crippling load for long column when both the ends of the column are fixed
4 2 EI
P 
L2
17. Derive the expression for crippling load when column with one end fixed and other end
hinged. (ACU April/May 2003) (AUC Nov/Dec 2013)
Solution:
Consider a column AB of length l fixed at B and hinged at A. It carries an axial crippling

load P at A for which the column just buckles.
As here the column AB is fixed at B, there will be some fixed end moment at B. Let it be M.
To balance this fixing moment M, a horizontal push H will be exerted at A.
Consider any section X-X at a distance x from the fixed end B. Let the deflection at xx is y.
Bending moment at xx = H (l-x) - Py
Differential equation of the elastic curve is,
d2y
EI  H l  x   Py
dx 2
d2y P 14l  x 
2
 y
dx EI EI
d2y P H l  x  p
2
 y 
dx EI EI P
d2y P H l  x  p
2
 y 
dx EI EI EI
The general solution of the above different equation is
 p   p  H l  x 
y  A cos x.   B sin  x.
 


 EI   EI  P
Where A and B are the constants of integration. (i)
At B, x = 0, y = 0
 Hl
From (i) A 
P
P H
B 
EI P
H EI
B 
P p
Again at the end A, x = l, y=0.  substitute these values of x, y, A and B in equation (i)
0
Hl
P

Cos l. P / EI 
H
P
 EI
P

Sin l. P / EI 
H
P



EI
p

Sin. l. P / EI   Hl
P
Cos l. P / EI 
 
 
tan l. P / EI .l  P / EI .l
 
The value of tan P / EI .l in radians has to be such that its tangent is equal to itself. The only
angle whose tangent is equal to itself, is about 4.49 radians.
P / EI .l  4.49
l  4.49
P 2 2
EI
P 2
l  2 2 (approx)
EI
2 2 EI
P
l2
The crippling load (or) buckling load for the column with one end fixed and one end hinged.
2 2 EI
P
l2
18. Derive the expression for buckling load for the column with one end fixed and other
end free. (AUC April/May 2003) (AUC May/June2012)
Solution:
Consider a column AB of length l, fixed at B and free at A, carrying an axial rippling load P
at D de to which it just buckles. The deflected form of the column AB is shown in fig. Let the new
position of A is A1.
Let a be the deflection at the free end. Consider any section X-X at a distance x from B.
Let the deflection at xx is y.
Bending moment due to critical load P at xx,

d2y
M  EI 2  Pa  y 
dx
d2y
EI 2  Pa  py
dx
d 2 y py pq
 
dx2 EI EI
The solution of the above differential equation is,
 P   P 
y  A cos x.   B sin  x.
 
  a Where A and B are constants of integration.

 EI   EI 
At B, x = 0, y = 0
 From (i), A = 0
Differentiating the equation (I w.r. to x
dy P  P  P  P 
 A Sin x. B
 Cos x. 

dx EI  EI  EI  EI 
dy
At the fixed end B, x = 0 and 0
dx
P
0B
EI
P
As 0  p  0
EI
Substitute A = -a and B = 0 in equation (i) we get,
 P 
y  a cos x. a
 EI 
  P 
y  a 1  cos x.. 
 (ii)
  EI 
At the free end A, x = l, y = a, substitute these values in equation (ii)

  P 
a  a 1  cos1.. 
  EI 

 P 
cos1.. 0
 EI 

P  3 5
1  , ,
EI 2 2 2
Now taking the least significant value,
P 
1 
EI 2
P 2
1 2

EI 4
 2 EI
P
4l 2
The crippling load for the columns with one end fixed and other end free.
 2 EI
P
4l 2
19. A steel column is of length 8 m and diameter 600 mm with both ends hinged. Determine the
crippling load by Euler’s formula. Take E =2.1 x 105 N/mm2
Solution:
Given,
Actual length of the column, l = 8m = 8000 mm
Diameter of the column d= 600 mm
E = 2.1 x 105 N/mm2


I d 4
64

 600 4
64
I  6.36 109 mm 4
Since the column is hinged at the both ends,
 Equivalent length L =l
Euler’s crippling load,
 2 EI
Pcr 
L2
 2  2  2.1  105  6.36  109

80002
= 2.06 x 108 N
20. A mild steel tube 4m long, 3cm internal diameter and 4mm thick is used as a strut with
both ends hinged. Find the collapsing load, what will be the crippling load if
i. Both ends are built in?

ii. One end is built –in and one end is free?
Solution:
Given:
Actual length of the mild steel tube, l = 4m = 400 cm
Internal diameter of the tube, d = 3 cm
Thickness of the tube, t = 4mm = 0.4cm.
 External diameter of the tube, D = d + 2t

= 3+2(0.4)
= 3.8 cm.
Assuming E for steel = 2 x 106 Kg/cm2
M.O.I of the column section,

I
64
D 4
d4 


64
3.8 4
 3
2

I = 6.26 cm 4
i. Since the both ends of the tube are hinged, the effective length of the column when both
ends are hinged.
L = l = 400 cm
 2 EI
 Euler’s crippling load  Pcr 
L2
 2  2  10 6  6.26

4002
Pcr  772.30 Kg.
 The required collapsed load = 772.30 Kg.
ii. When both ends of the column are built –in ,

then effective length of the column,
l 400
L   200cm
2 2
 2 EI
Pcr 
L2
 2  2  10 6  6.26

2002
Pcr = 3089.19 Kg.
iii. When one end of the column is built in and the other end is free,
effective length of the column, L = 2l
= 2 x 400
= 800 cm
 2 EI
Pcr 
L2
 2  2  10 6  6.26

8002
Pcr = 193.07 Kg.
21. A column having a T section with a flange 120 mm x 16 mm and web 150 mm x 16 mm
is 3m long. Assuming the column to be hinged at both ends, find the crippling load by
using Euler’s formula. E = 2 x 106 Kg/cm2.
Solution:
Given:
Flange width = 120 mm = 12 cm
Flange thickness = 16 mm = 1.6 cm
Length of the web = 150 mm = 15cm
Width of the web = 16mm = 1.6cm
E = 2 106 Kg/cm2
Length of the column, l = 3m = 300 cm.
Since the column is hinged at both ends, effective length of the column.
L = l = 300 cm.
From the fig. Y-Y is the axis of symmetry.  The C.G of the whole section lies on Y-Y
axis.
Let the distance of the C.G from the 16 mm topmost fiber of the section = Y
1.6  15 
12  1.6   15  1.61.6  
2  2
Y 
12  1.6  15  1.6
Y  5.41 cm
Distance of C.G from bottom fibre = (15+1.6) - 5.41

= 11.19cm
Now M.O.I of the whole section about X-X axis.
12  1.63  1.6   1.6  15

2 3
 15  
2
I XX   12  1.6 5.41       1.6  1511.19   

 12  2    12  2  
I XX  1188 .92cm4
M.I of the whole section about Y-Y axis
1.6  12 3 15  106 3

I yy    235 .52cm4
12 12
 I min  235.52cm 4
 Euler’s Crippling load,

 2 EI
Pcr 
L2
 2  2  10 6  235.52
 Pcr  51655.32 Kg .
3002 ;
22. A steel bar of solid circular cross-section is 50 mm in diameter. The bar is pinned at
both ends and subjected to axial compression. If the limit of proportionality of the material is
210 MPa and E = 200 GPa, determine the m minimum length to which Euler’s
formula is valid. Also determine the value of Euler’s buckling load if the column has this
minimum length.
Solution:
Given,
Dia of solid circular cross-section, d = 50 mm
Stress at proportional limit, f = 210 Mpa

= 210 N/mm2
Young’s Modulus, E = 200 GPa = 200 x 10 3 N/mm2

Area of cross –section, A   50 2  1963 .49 mm 2
4
Least moment of inertia of the column section,

I   50 4  3.6.79  10 3 mm 4
64
Least radius of gyration,
306 .79  10 3
 50 4  156 .25 mm 2
I
k2 

A 1963 .49
 The bar is pinned at both ends,
 Effective length, L = Actual length, l
 Euler’s buckling load,
 2 EI
Pcr 
L2
Pcr  2E

A L / K 2
For Euler’s formula to be valid, value of its minimum effective length L may be found out by
equating the buckling stress to f
 2E
2
 210
L
 
K
 2E  k 2  2  2  10 5  156 .25
L2  L2 
210 210
L = 1211.89 mm = 1212 mm = 1.212 m
The required minimum actual length l =L = 1.212 m
For this value of minimum length,
 2 EI
Euler’s buckling load 
L2
 2  2  10 5  306.75  10 3

1212 2
= 412254 N = 412.254 KN
Result:
Minimum actual length l = L = 1.212 m

Euler’s buckling Load =412.254 KN
23. Explain Rankine’s Formula and Derive the Rankine’s formula for both short and long
column.
Solution:
Rankine’s Formula:
Euler’s formula gives correct results only for long columns, which fail mainly due to
buckling. Whereas Rankine’s devised an empirical formula base don practical experiments for
determining the crippling or critical load which is applicable to all columns irrespective of whether
they a short or long.
If P is the crippling load by Rankine’s formula.
Pc is the crushing load of the column material

PE is the crippling load by Euler’s formula.
Then the Empirical formula devised by Rankine known as Rankine’s formula stand as:
1 1 1
 
P Pe PE
For a short column, if the effective length is small, the value of P E will be very high and the
1 1
value of will be very small as compared to and is negligible.
PE PC
1 1
For the short column, (i.e)  P = PC
P Pc
Thus for the short column, value of crippling load by Rankine is more or less equal to the
value of crushing load:
1
For long column having higher effective length, the value of PE is small and will be
PE
1 1
large enough in comparison to . So is ignored.
PC PC
1 1
 For the long column,  (i.e) p  PE
PC PE
Thus for the long column the value of crippling load by Rankine is more or less equal to the
value of crippling load by Euler.
1 1 1
 
P Pc PE
1 P  Pc
 E
P Pc  PE
Pc  PE Pc
p  p
PE  Pc ; P
1 c
PE
 2 EI
Substitute the value of P c = fc A and PE  in the above equation,
L2
fc  A
p
f A
1 2 c
 EI / L2
Where,
fc = Ultimate crushing stress of the column material.
A = Cross-sectional are of the column
L = Effective length of the column
I = Ak2
Where k = Least radius of gyration.
fc  A fc  A
p 
f A f c  A  L2
1 2 c 1
 EI / L2  2 EAk 2
fc  A
p 2
 L
1  
K
fc
where  = Rankine’s constant 
 2E
Crushing Load
P=
1   L / k 
2
When Rankine’s constant is not given then find
fc

 2E
The following table shows the value of fc and  for different materials.
fc
Material fc N/mm2 
 2E
1
Wrought iron 250
9000
1
Cast iron 550
1600
1
Mild steel 320
7500
1
Timber 50
750
24. A rolled steel joist ISMB 300 is to be used a column of 3 meters length with both ends
fixed. Find the safe axial load on the column. Take factor of safety 3, f c = 320 N/mm2
1
and   . Properties of the column section.
7500
Area = 5626 mm2, IXX = 8.603 x 107 mm4
Iyy =4.539 x 107 mm4
Solution:
Given:
Length of the column, l = 3m = 3000 mm
Factor of safety = 3
1
fc = 320 N/mm2,  
7500
Area, A = 5626 mm2
IXX = 8.603 x 107 mm4

Iyy =4.539 x 107 mm4
The column is fixed at both the ends,
l 3000
Effective length, L    1500mm
2 2
Since Iyy is less then Ixx, The column section,
I  I min  I yy  4.539  10 7 mm 4
Least radius of gyration of the column section,
I 4.539  10 7
K   89.82mm
A 5626
Crippling load as given by Rakine’s formula,
fc  A 320  5626
pcr  2
 2
 L 1  1500 
1   1  
K 7500  89.82 
Pcr = 1343522.38 N
Allowing factor of safety 3,
Crippling Load
Safe load =
Factor of safety
1343522.38
  447840.79 N
3
Result:
i. Crippling Load (Pcr) = 1343522.38 N

ii. Safe load =447840.79N
25. A built up column consisting of rolled steel beam ISWB 300 with two plates 200 mm x
10 mm connected at the top and bottom flanges. Calculate the safe load the column
carry, if the length is 3m and both ends are fixed. Take factor of safety 3 fc = 320
1
N/mm2 and  
7500
Take properties of joist: A = 6133 mm2
IXX = 9821.6 x 104 mm4 ; Iyy = 990.1 x 104 mm4
Solution:
Given:
Length of the built up column, l = 3m = 3000 mm

fc =320 N/mm2
1

7500
Sectional area of the built up column,
A  6133  2200  10  10133mm 2
Moment of inertia of the built up column section abut xx axis,
 200  10 3 2
I XX  9821.6  10  2 
4
 200  10 155 
 12 
= 1.94 x 108 mm4
Moment of inertia of the built up column section abut YY axis,
 10  200 3 
IYY  990 .1 10  2
4 
 12 
 
= 0.23 x 108 mm4
Since Iyy is less than Ixx , The column will tend to buckle about Y-Y axis.
Least moment of inertia of the column section,
I  I min  I YY  0.23  10 8 mm 4
The column is fixed at both ends.
Effective length,
l 3000
L   1500mm
2 2
 Least radius of gyration o the column section,
J 0.23  10 8
K   47.64mm
A 10133
Crippling load as given by Rankine’s formula,
fc  A 320  10133
pcr  2
 2
 L 1  1500 
1   1  
K 7500  47.64 
= 2864023.3 N
2864023.3
Safe load = Crippling load   954674.43N
3
Factor of safety
Result:
i. Crippling load = 2864023.3 N

ii. Safe load = 954674.43 N
26. Derive Rankine’s and Euler formula for long columns under long columns under
Eccentric Loading? (AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
i. Rankine’s formula:
Consider a short column subjected to an eccentric load P with an eccentricity e form the axis.
Maximum stress = Direct Stress + Bending stress
P M I
fc   Z
A Z y
P p.e. y c
  I  Ak 2
A Ak 2
I
k
A
where
A = Sectional are of the column
Z = Sectional modulus of the column
yc = Distance of extreme fibre from N.A
k = Least radius of gyration.
P ey 
fc  1  2c 
A k 

fc  A
P
Eccentric load, ey
1  2c
k
 ey 
Where 1  2c  is the reduction factor for eccentricity of loading.
 k 
For long column, loaded with axial loading, the crippling load,
fc  A
P 2
 L 
1 
K 
  L  
2

Where 1     is the reduction factor for buckling of long column.
  K  

Hence for a long column loaded with eccentric loading, the safe load,
fc  A
P
 eyc  L 
2
1  2 1     
 K   K  
ii. Euler’s formula
Maximum stress n the column = Direct stress + Bending stress
l
P  e sec P / EI
P 2
 
A Z
Hence, the maximum stress induced in the column having both ends hinged and an
P Pe  l
eccentricity of e is  sec P / EI 
A Z  2
The maximum stress induced in the column with other end conditions are determined by
changing the length in terms of effective length.
27. A column of circular section has 150 mm dia and 3m length. Both ends of the column
are fixed. The column carries a load of 100 KN at an eccentricity of 15 mm from the
geometrical axis of the column. Find the maximum compressive stress in the column
section. Find also the maximum permissible eccentricity to avoid tension in the column
section. E = 1 x 105 N/mm2
Solution:
Given,
Diameter of the column, D = 150 mm

Actual length of the column, l = 3m = 3000 mm
Load on the column, P = 100 KN = 1000 x 103 N
E = 1 x 105 N/mm2
Eccentricity, e = 15 mm
  D2
Area of the column section A 
4

 1502
4
= 17671 mm2
Moment of inertia of the column section N.A.,
 
I  D4   150
4
64 64
= 24.85 x 106 mm4
Section modulus,
I I
Z 
y D/2
24.85  10 6
=  331339mm 3
150
2
Both the ends of the column 2 are fixed.
l 3000
Effective length of the column, L    1500mm
2 2
Now, the angle
L 100  10 3 1500
P / EI   
2 1  10  24.85  10
5 6
2
o
= 0.1504 rad = 8.61
Maximum compressive stress,
P Pe L
   sec P / EI 
A Z  2
100  10 3 100  10 3  15  sec 8.61o

 
17671 331339
= 10.22 N/mm2
To avoid tension we know,
P M

A Z
P p  e  sec .8.61o
 
A Z
100  10 3 100  10 3  e  sec .8.61o


17671 331339
e = 18.50 mm
Result:
i. Maximum compressive stress = 10.22 N/mm2
ii. Maximum eccentricity = 18.50 mm
28. State the assumptions and derive Lame’s Theory?
1. The assumptions involved in Lame’s Theory.
i. The material of the shell is homogenous and isotropic

ii. Plane sections normal to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder remain plane after
the application of internal pressure.
iii. All the fibres of the material expand (or) contract independently without being
constrained by their adjacent fibres.
2 Derivation of Lame’s Theory
Consider a thick cylinder

Let
rc = Inner radius of the cylinder
r0 = Outer radius of the cylinder
Pi = Internal radial pressure
Po = External radial pressure
L = Length of the cylinder

f2 = Longitudinal stress.
Lame’s Equation:
f x  px  2a
b
Px  2
a
x
b
 fx  2
 a  2a
x
b
fx  2
a
x
where
fx = hoop stress induced in the ring.
px = Internal radial pressure in the fig.
Px + dPx = External radial pressure in the ring.
The values of the two constants a and to b are found out using the following boundary
conditions:
i. Since the internal radial pressure is Pi,

At x = ri, Px = Pi
ii. Since the external radial pressure is P0,

At x = r0, Px = P0
29. A thick steel cylinder having an internal diameter of 100 mm an external diameter of
200 mm is subjected to an internal pressure of 55 M pa and an external pressure of 7
Mpa. Find the maximum hoop stress.
Solution:
Given,
100
Inner radius of the cylinder, ri   50mm
2
200
Outer radius of the cylinder, ro   100mm
2
Internal pressure, Pi = 55 Mpa
External pressure, P0 = 7 Mpa
In the hoop stress and radial stress in the cylinder at a distance of x from the centre is f x and
px respectively, using Lame’s equations,
b
fx  a (i)
x2
b
Px  a (ii)
x2
where a and b are constants,
Now by equation, at x = 50 mm, Px = 55 MPa (Boundary condition)
Using these boundary condition in equation (ii)

b
Px  2  a
x
b
55  a
50 2 (iii)
Then x = 100 mm, px = 7 Mpa
Using these boundary condition is equation (ii)
b
7 a (iv)
100 2
Solving (iii) & (iv)
b / 100 2  a  7
b / 50 2  a  55
(- ) (+)
3b
 = - 48
10000
b = 160000
a=9
Substitute a & b in equation (i)
160000
fx  9
x2
The value of fx is maximum when x is minimum
Thus fx is maximum for x = ri = 50 mm
160000
 Maximum hoop stress  9
502
= 73 Mpa (tensile)
Result:
Maximum hoop stress = 73 MPa (tensile)
30. A cast iron pipe has 200 mm internal diameter and 50 mm metal thickness. It carries
water under a pressure of 5 N/mm2. Find the maximum and minimum intensities of
circumferential stress. Also sketch the distribution of circumferential stress and
radial stress across the section.
Solution:
Given:
Internal diameter, di = 200 mm

Wall thickness, t = 50 mm
Internal pressure, Pi = 5 N/mm2
External pressure, P0 = 0.
di 200
 Internal radius ri    100mm
2 2
External radius r0  ri  t  100  50  150mm
Let fx and Px be the circumferential stress and radial stress at a distance of x from the centre of the
pipe respectively.
Using Lame’s equations,
b
fx  a (i)
x2
b
px  2  a (ii)
x
where, a & b are arbitrary constants.
Now at x = 100 mm, Px = 5 N/mm2

At x = 150 mm, Px = 0
Using boundary condition is (ii)
b
5 a (ii)
1002
b
0 a (iv)
1502
By solving (iii) & (iv) a = 4 ; b = 90000
90000 90000
 fx   4, Px   4,
x 2
x2
Putting x = 100 mm, maxi circumferential stress.
 4  13N / mm 2 tensile
90000
fx 
100 2
Putting x = 150 mm, mini circumferential stress.
 4  8 N / mm 2 tensile
90000
fx 
150  2
31. Explain the stresses in compound thick cylinders.
Solution:
Consider a compound thick cylinder as shown in fig.
Let,
r1 = Inner radius of the compound cylinder
r2 = Radius at the junction of the two cylinders
r3 = Outer radius of the compound cylinder

When one cylinder is shrunk over the other, thinner cylinder is under compression and the
outer cylinder is under tension. Due to fluid pressure inside the cylinder, hoop stress will develop.
The resultant hoop stress in the compound stress is that algebraic sum of the hoop stress due to initial
shrinkage and that due to fluid pressure.
a. Stresses due to initial shrinkage:

Applying Lame’s Equations for the outer cylinder,
b1
Px   a1
x2
b1
fx   a1
x2
At x = r3, Px = 0 and at x = r2, px = p
Applying Lame’s Equations for the inner cylinder
b2
Px   a2
x2
b
f x  22  a2
x
At x = r2, Px = p and at x = r3, px = 0
b. Stresses due to Internal fluid pressure.
To find the stress in the compound cylinder due to internal fluid pressure alone, the inner and
outer cylinders will be considered together as one thick shell. Now applying Lame’s Equation,
B
Px  A
x2
B
fx  A
x2
At x = r1, Px = pf ( Pf being the internal fluid pressure)
At x = r3, px = 0
The resultant hoop stress is the algebraic sum of the hoop stress due to shrinking and due
internal fluid pressure.
32. A compound cylinder is composed of a tube of 250 mm internal diameter at 25 mm wall
thickness. It is shrunk on to a tube of 200 mm internal diameter. The radial pressure
at the junction is 8 N/mm2. Find the variation of hoop stress across the wall of the
compound cylinder, if it is under an internal fluid pressure of 60 N/mm2
Solution:
Given:
Internal diameter of the outer tube, d1 = 250 mm
Wall thickness of the outer tuber , t = 25 mm
Internal diameter of the inner tube , d2 = 200 mm
Radial pressure at the junction P = 8 N/mm2
Internal fluid pressure within the cylinder Pf = 60 N/mm2
External radius of the compound cylinder,
d1  2t
r2 
2

1
250  2  25  150 mm
2
Internal radius of the compound cylinder,
d 2 200
r1    100 mm
2 2
d1 250
Radius at the junction, r1    125 mm
2 2
Let the radial stress and hoop stress at a distance of x from the centre of the cylinder be p x
and fx respectively.
i. Hoop stresses due to shrinking of the outer and inner cylinders before fluid pressure is
admitted.
a. Four outer cylinder:
Applying Lame’s Equation
b1
Px   a1 (i)
x2
b1
fx 
 a1 (ii)
x2
Where a1 and b1 are arbitrary constants for the outer cylinder.
Now at x = 150 mm, Px = 0

X = 125 mm, Px = 8 N/mm2
b1
o   a1
150 2
(iii)
b1
8  a1
1252
(iv)
Solving equation (iii) & (iv) a1 = 18 ; b1 = 409091
409091
fx   18 (v)
x2
Putting x = 150 mm in the above equation stress at the outer surface,
409091
fx   18  36 N / mm 2 (Tensile)
150  2
Again putting x = 125 mm in equation (v), stress at junction,
409091
fx   18  44 N / mm 2 (Tensile)
1252
b). For inner cylinder:

Applying Lame’s Equation with usual Notations.
b2
Px   a2 (iv)
x2
b2
fx   a2 (v)
x2
Now at x = 125 mm, Px = 8 N/mm2
x =100 mm, Px = 0
b2
8   a2
1252
(vi)
b2
o  a2
1002
(vii)
By solving (vi) & (vii) a2 = -22

b2 = -222222
222222
 fx   22  44.2 N / mm 2 (Comp)
100  2
222222
fx   22  36.2 N / mm 2 (Comp)
125  2
iii. Hoop stresses due to internal fluid pressure alone for the compound cylinder:
In this case, the two tubes will be taken as a single thick cylinder. Applying Lame’s
equations with usual notations.
B
Px  A (viii)
x2
B
fx  A (ix)
x2
At x = 150 mm, Px = 0
x = 100 mm, Px = pf = 60 N/mm2
 From Equation (viii)
B
O  A (x)
150 2
B
60  A (xi)
100 2
By solving (x) & (xi)
A = 133, B = 3 x 106
3  10 6
 fx   133
x2
Putting x = 150 mm, hoop stress at the outer surface
3  10 6
fx   133  266 N / mm 2 (Tensile)
150  2
Again putting x = 125 mm, hoop stress at the junction
3  10 6
fx   133  325 N / mm 2 Tensile
125  2
Putting x = 100 mm, hoop stress at the inner surface
3  10 6
fx   133  433 N / mm 2 Tensile
100  2
iii. Resultant hoop stress (shrinkage +Fluid pressure):
a. Outer cylinder
Resultant hoop stress at the outer surface = 36 + 266
= 302 N/ mm2 (Tensile)
Resultant hoop stress at the junction = 44 + 325 = 369 N/mm2 (tensile)
b. Inner cylinder;
Resultant hoop stress at the inner face = - 44.2 + 433
= 388.8 N/mm2 (Tensile)
Resultant hoop stress at the junction = - 36.2 + 325

= 288.8 N/mm2 (Tensile)
33. A column with alone end hinged and the other end fixed has a length of 5m and a
hollow circular cross section of outer diameter 100 mm and wall thickness 10 mm. If E =
1.60 x 10 5
N/mm and crushing strength  0  350 N / mm 2 , Find the load that the column
2
may carry with a factor of safety of 2.5 according to Euler theory and Rankine – Gordon
theory. If the column is hinged on both ends, find the safe load according to the two theories.
(ACU April/May 2003)
Solution:
Given:
L = 5 m = 5000 mm
Outer diameter D = 100 mm
Inner diameter d = D-2t = 100 – 2 (10) = 80 mm
Thickness = 10 mm
I = 1.60 x 105 N/mm2
 0  350 N / mm 2
f = 2.5
i. Calculation of load by Euler’s Theory:
Column with one end fixed and other end hinged.
2 2 EI
P L
l

5000
 3536.0 6 mm
L2 2 2
2  3.14   1.60  10 5  I
2
P
3536.062
I

64
D 4
d4 


64
100 4
 80 4 

 100000000  40960000 
64
I = 28.96 x 105 mm4
2  3.14   1.60  10 5  28.96  10 5
2
P
12503716.14
p = 73.074 x 103 N
ii. Calculation of load by Rankine-Gordon Theory:

1
Rankine’s Constant a  (assume the column material is mild steel.)
7500
fc  A
p
 2
L
1  a 
K
K = lest radius of Gyration
I 28.96  10 5
   32.01
A 2826

A
4
100 2
 80 2 

 10000  6400 fc =  c
4
= 2826 mm2
350  28.26
P 2
1  3536.06 
1  
7500  32.01 
989100
P
1.33  10  4  12203.036
P  60.94  10 4 N
iii. Both ends are hinged

Euler’s theory
 2 EI
P L=l
L2

3.14  1.60  10 5  28.96  10 5
2
50002
18.274  10 4
P = 18.274 x 104 N ; Safe Load =
2.5
= 73096 N
Rankine’s Theory
fc  A
p 2
L
1  a 
K
350  2826
 2
1  5000 
1  
7500  32.01 
989100 30.480  10 4
 Safe load  = 121920 N
1.33  10  4  24398.81 2.5
P = 30.480 x 104
Result:
i. Euler’s Theory
One end fixed & one end hinged P = 73.074 x 103 N
Both ends hinged P = 18.274 x 104 N
ii. Rankine’s Theory

One end fixed & one end hinged P = 60.94 x 104 N
Both ends hinged P = 30.480 x 104 N
iii. Safe Load

Euler’s Theory = 73096 N
Rankine’s theory = 121920 N
34. A column is made up of two channel ISJC 200 mm and two 25 cm x 1 cm flange plate as
shown in fig. Determine by Rankine’s formula the safe load, the column of 6m length,
with both ends fixed, can carry with a factor of safety 4. The properties of one channel
are A = 17.77 cm2, Ixx = 1,161.2 cm4 and Iyy = 84.2 cm4. Distance of centroid from back
1
of web = 1.97 cm. Take fc = 0.32 KN/mm2 and Rankine’s Constant 
7500
(ACU April /May 2003)
Solution:
Given:
Length of the column l = 6 m = 600 mm
Yield stress, fc = 0.32 KN/mm2
1
Rankine’s constant, a 
7500
Area of column,
A = 2 (17.77+25 x 1)
A = 85.54 cm2
A = 8554 mm2
Moment of inertia of the column about X-X axis
 25  13 
I XX  2  1,161.2    25  1  10.5 2  = 7839.0 cm4
 12 
1  25 3 2
I YY  2  8.42  17.77  5  1.97   = 4,499.0 cm4
 12 
Iyy < IXX The column will tend to buckle in yy-direction
I = Iyy =4499.0 cm4

Column is fixed at both the ends
l 6000
L   3000mm
2 2
I 4499  10 4
K   72.5mm
A 855 4
f c .A 0.32  8554 . A
P 2
 2 = 2228 KN
K 1  3000 
1  a  1  
L 75000  72 .5 
P
Safe load of column 
F .O.S
2228
 =557 KN
4
Result:
Safe load = 557 KN
MAHALAKSHMI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE

UNIT– 4 STATE OF STRESS IN THREE DIMESIONS
PART - A (2 marks)
1. Define stress
When a certain system of external forces acts on a body then the body offers resistance to
these forces. This internal resistance offered by the body per unit area is called the stress induced
in the body.
2. Define principal planes and principal stress.(AUC Nov/Dec 2013) (AUC Apr/May 2010)
(AUC Nov/Dec 2010) (AUC Apr/May 2011)
The plane in which the shear stress is zero is called principal planes. The plane which is
independent of shear stress is known as principal plane.
The normal stress acting on prinicipal planes is called principal stress
3. Define spherical tensor.
m 0 0
ii
ij 0 m 0
0 0 m
It is also known as hydrostatic stress tensor
1
m x y z
3
is the mean stress.
m
4. Define Deviator stress tensor
x m
l xy xz
1
ij xy y m yz
xz l yz z m
5. Define volumetric strain. (AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
It is defined as the ratio between change in volume and original volume of the body and is
denoted by e v
Change in volume v
ev =
Original volume v
6. State the principal theories of failure.
1. Maximum principal stress theory

2. Maximum shear stress (or) stress difference theory
3. Strain energy theory
4. Shear strain energy theory
5. Maximum principal strain theory
6. Mohr’s Theory
7. State the Limitations of Maximum principal stress theory
1. On a mild steel specimen when spiel tension test is carried out sliding occurs
approximately 45o to the axis of the specimen; this shows that the failure in this case is
due to maximum shear stress rather than the direct tensile stress.
2. It has been found that a material which is even though weak in simple compression yet
can sustain hydrostatic pressure for in excess of the elastic limit in simple compression.
8. Explain maximum principal stress theory. (AUC Nov/Dec 2011)

According to this theory failure will occur when the maximum principle tensile stress ( 1) in
the complex system reaches the value of the maximum stress at the elastic limit ( et) in the simple
tension.
9. Define maximum shear stress theory

This theory implies that failure will occur when the maximum shear stress maximum in the
complex system reaches the value of the maximum shear stress in simple tension at elastic limit
(i.e)
1 3 et
l max (or) 1 3 et
2 2
10. State the limitations of maximum shear stress theory.
i. The theory does not give accurate results for the state of stress of pure shear in which
the maximum amount of shear is developed (i.e) Torsion test.
ii. The theory does not give us close results as found by experiments on ductile materials.
However, it gives safe results.
11. Explain shear strain Energy theory.
This theory is also called “ Distortion energy Theory” or “Von Mises - Henky Theory.”
According to this theory the elastic failure occurs where the shear strain energy per unit
volume in the stressed material reaches a value equal to the shear strain energy per unit volume at
the elastic limit point in the simple tension test.
12. State the limitations of Distortion energy theory.
1. The theory does to agree the experiment results for the material for which at is quite
different etc.
2. This theory is regarded as one to which conform most of the ductile material under the
action of various types of loading.
13. Explain Maximum principal strain theory

The theory states that the failure of a material occurs when the principal tensile strain in the
material reaches the strain at the elastic limit in simple tension (or) when the min minimum principal
strain (ie ) maximum principal compressive strain reaches the elastic limit in simple compression.
14. State the Limitations in maximum principal strain theory
i. The theory overestimates the behaviour of ductile materials.

ii. The theory does no fit well with the experimental results except for brittle materials
for biaxial tension.
15. State the stress tensor in Cartesian components
x . xz
xy
'
ij xy y yz
xz yz z
16. Explain the three stress invariants. (AUC Nov/Dec 2013) (AUC May/June 2012)
The principal stresses are the roots of the cubic equation,
3 2
I1 I2 I3 0
where
I1 x y z
2
I2 y y z x z xy y2z 2
xz
2 2 2
I3 x y Z x xy y xz z xy 2 xy yz xz
17. State the two types of strain energy
i. Strain energy of distortion (shear strain energy)

ii. Strain energy of dilatation.
18. Explain Mohr’s Theory
Let f
The enveloping curve f must represent in this abscissa and ordinates e, the
normal and shearing stresses in the plane of slip.
2 2
1 3 2 1 3
2 2
1
Let P 1 3
2
1
m 1 3
2
2 2
p lm 2
19. State the total strain energy theory.
The total strain energy of deformation is given by
1 2 2 2
U 1 2 3 2v 1 2 2 3 3 1
2E
and strain energy in simple tension is
2
0
U
2E
20. State the shear strain energy per unit volume
1 2 2 2
s 1 2 2 3 3 1
12C
E
where C
1
21
m
21 Explain the concept of stress?
When certain system of external forces act on a body then the body offers resistance to
these forces. This internal resistance offered by the body per unit area is called the stress induced
in the body.
The stress may be resolved into two components. The first one is the normal stress n,
which is the perpendicular to the section under examination and the second one is the shear stress
, which is operating in the plane of the section.
22. State the Theories of failure.
The principal theories are:

1. Maximum principal stress theory
2. Maximum shear stress (or) stress difference theory
3. Strain energy theory
4. Shear strain energy theory
5. Maximum principal strain theory
6. Mohr’s Theory
23. Define factor of safety . (AUC Nov/Dec 2012)

The ratio of ultimate stress to the working stress is known as factor of safety. However
case of elastic material , it is taken as the ratio of yield stress or 0.2% proof stress to working
stress .
PART - B (16 marks)
1. For the state of stress shown in fig. find the principal plane and principal stress.
2. For the state stress shown in fig. Find the principal plane and principal stress and
maximum shear stress. (AUC Nov/Dec 2011)
3. The rectangular stress components of a point in three dimensional stress system are
defined as a σx=20Mpa , σy=- 40Mpa , σz = 80Mpa , xy =40Mpa , , yz= -60Mpa ,
, xz=20Mpa . Determine the principal stresses and principal planes.
(AUC Apr/ May 2011)
4. A shaft is subjected to a maximum torque of 10KN-m and a maximum bending moment
of 8KN-m at perpendicular section. if the allowable equivalent stress in simple is
160MN/m2 , find the diameter of the shaft accoding to the maximum shear stress theory
(AUC Nov/ Dec 2011)
5. In a steel member , at a point the major principal stress is 200MN/m 2 and the minor
principle stress is compressive . if the tensile yield point of the steel is 235MN/m 2. Find
the value of the minor principal stress at which yielding will commence , according to
each of the following certeria of failure .
1. Maximum shear stress
2. Maximum total strain energy
3. Maximum shear strain energy . take passion ratio 0.26 (AUC Nov/ Dec 2010)
6. A circular shaft has to take a bending moment of 9000N/m and torque 6750 Nm . the
stress at elastic limit of the material is 207 x 106N /m2 both in tension and compression .
E = 207 x 106 KPa and µ = 0.25 . Determine the diameter of the shaft using octahedral
shear stress theory an the maximum shear stress theory. Factor of safety = 2.
(AUC Apr/ May 2011)
7. In a material , the principal stresses are 50 KN/m2, 40 KN/m2, and -30 KN/m2, .
calculate the total energy , volumetric strain energy , shear strain energy and factor
safety on the total strain energy criterion if the material yields at 100 N/mm 2.
(AUC Nov/ Dec 2011)
8. A steel shaft is subjected to an end thrust producing a stress of 90Mpa and the
maximum shearing stress on the surface arising from the torsion is 60Mpa . the yield
point of the material in simple in simple tension was found to be 300Mpa . calculate the
factor of safety of the shaft according to
1. Maximum shear stress theory
2. Maximum distortion energy theory ( AUC Apr / May 2011)
9. At a point, the major principal stresses is 120N/mm2(tensile), and the minor the
principal stress is compressive . if the yield stress of steel is 250N/mm2. Find the value of
minor principal stress at which yielding take place according to each of the following
theorizes of failure.
1. Maximum shear stress theory
2. Maximum principal stress theory ( AUC Apr / May 2011)
10. The stress components at a point are given by the following array.
10 5 6
5 8 10 Mpa
6 10 6
Calculate the principal stress and principal planes.
Solution:
The principal stresses are the roots of the cubic equation
3 2
I1 I2 I3 0 (1)
where,
I1 x y z
2 2 2
I2 x y y z z x xy yz xz
2 2 2
I3 x y z x yz y xz z xy 2 xy yz xz
are three stress invariants

The stress tensor
x. xy xz
ij yx y yz
zx zy z
By comparing stress tensor and the given away,

I1 x y z
= 10 + 8 +6 =24
2 2 2
I2 x y y z z x xy yz xz
= (10 x 8) + (8 x 6) + (6 x 10) - (5)2 – (10)2 – (6)2
=80 + 48 + 60 - 25 – 100 -36
=27
2 2 2
= 10 x 8 x 6 -10 (10)2 -8 (6 )2 - 6 (5)2 + 2(5) (10) (6)
=480 -1000-288-150+600
=-358
Substitute these values in (1) equation

3 2
24 27 358 0 (2)
We know that
Cos3 4Cos3 3Cos
From this
4Cos3 Cos3 3Cos
1 3
Cos3 Cos3 Cos 0 (3)
4 4
put,
I1
rCos
3
24
rCos
3
rCos 8
Equation (2) becomes

3 3
r Cos 512 24r 2 Cos 2 192 rCos 24 r 2 Cos 2 64 2rCos 8
27 (r cos + 8) + 358 =0
r Cos3 + 512 - 24 r2 Cos2+ + 192 r Cos - 24 r2 Cos2 - 1536 -
3
384 r Cos + 27 r Cos + 216 + 358 =0

r3 Cos3 - 165 r Cos - 450 = 0
Divided by r3
165 450
Cos 3 2
0 Cos (4)
r r3
Comparing equation (3) and (4) ,w e get,
165 3
r2 4
r = 14.8324
and
450 Cos3
r3 4
450 4
Cos3 3
14.8324
Cos 3 = 0.551618
1 = 18.84o
2 = 1+ 120
2 = 138.84o
3 = 2 +120
3 = 258.84o
1 = r Cos 1 +8
= 14.8324 Cos (18.84o) + 8
1 = 22.04 MPa
= 14.8324 Cos 138. 84o + 8
= - 3.17 MPa
3 = r cos 3 + 8
= 14.8324 Cos 258. 84o + 8
= 5.13 MPa
Result:
1 = 18.84 o 1 = 22.04 MPa
2 = 138.84 o 2 = -3.17 MPa
3 = 258.84 o 3 = 5.13 MPa
11. Obtain the principal stresses and the related direction cosines for the following state of
stress. (April / May 2003)
3. 4 6
4 2 5 MPa
6 5 1
Solution:
The principal stresses are the roots of the cubic equation.
3 2
I1 I2 I3 0 (1)
I1 x y z
=3+2+1 =6
I2 x y y z x x2 y 2
yz
2
xz
= (3 x 2 ) + (2 x 1) + (1 x 3) - (4)2 - (5)2 - (6)2

= 11 – 16 - 25 - 36
I2 = -66
2 2 2
2 2 3
=(3 x 2 x 1) - 3(5) - 2(6) - 1 (4) + 2 (4 x 6 x 5)
= 6 - 75 - 72 - 16 + 240
I3 = 83
Substitute these values in equation (1)
3 2
6 66 83 0 (2)
We know that
Cos3 4Cos3 3Cos
4Cos3 Cos3 3Cos
1 3
Cos3 Cos3 Cos
4 4
1 3
Cos3 Cos3  Cos (3)
4 4
I1
Put rCos
3
rCos 2

3 2
6 66 83 0
3 3 3
rCos 2 6 rCos 2 66 rCos 2 83 0
3
r 3 Cos 3 8 3 r 2 Cos 2 2 3 rCos 4 6r 2 Cos 2
24r cos 24 66r cos 132 83 0

3 3
r Cos 27rCos 66rCos 179 0
r 3 Cos 3 39rCos 179 0

Divided by r3
39 179
Cos 3 Cos 0 (4)
r2 r3
By comparing (3) and (4)
39 1
r2 4
r2 = 156
r = 12.48
179 Cos3
and
r3 4
716 = Cos 3 x (12.48 )3
716
Cos3
1943.765
Cos 3 = 0.3683573
3 = 68.38565
1 = 22.79o
2 = 1 + 120
2 = 142.79
3 = 2 +120
3 = 262.79
1 r cos 1 2
= 12.48 Cos (22.790) + 2
1 13.506MPa
2 rCos 2 2
= 12.48 Cos (142.79) + 2
2 7.939MPa
3 rCos 3 2
= 12.48 Cos (262.79) + 2
= 0.433680 MPa
Result:
1 = 22. 79o 1 = 13.506 MPa
2 = 142. 79o 2 = -7.939 MPa
3 = 262. 79o 3 = 0.433680 MPa
12. The state of stress at a point is given by
20 . 6 10
6 10 8 MPa
10 8 7
Determine the principal stresses and principal direction.
Solution:
The cubic equation
3 2
I1 I2 I3 0 (1)
I1 x y z
= 20 + 10 + 7 = 37
2 2 2
I2 x y y z z x xy yz zx
=(20 x 10) + (10 x 7) + (7) x 20 + (36) + (64) + (100)
=200 + 70 + 140 + 26 + 64 + 100
I2=610
2 2 2
I3 x y z x yz y xz z xy 2 xy yz zx
=(20 x 10 x 7) - 20 (64) - 10 (100) - 7 (36) + 2 (6) (8) (10)
=1400 - 1280 - 1000 – 252 + 960

=1308
Substitute these values in equation (1)
3 2
37 610 1308 0 (2)
We know that
Cos3 4Cos 3 3Cos
4Cos 3 Cos3 3Cos
1 3
Cos 3 Cos3 Cos
4 4
1 3
Cos 3 Cos3 Cos (3)
4 4
I1
Put rCos
3
rCos 12.33
3 2
37 610 1308 0
3 2
rCos 12.33 37 rCos 12.33 610 rCos 12.33 1308 0
r 3 Cos 3 1874.516 r 2 Cos 2 36.99 456.087rCos 37 r 2 Cos 2 24.66rCos 152.0289

160 r Cos + 1972.80 - 1308 = 0
2
r 3Cos3 1874.516 36.99r 2Cos 2 456.087rCos 37r 2 Cos 2 9.12r 2Cos 2 5625.0693
160 r Cos + 1972.80 - 1308 = 0
r 3Cos 3 295 4960.2693 0

3
r
295 4960.2693
Cos 3 Cos 0 (4)
r2 r3
By comparing (3) & (4)
1 295
4 r2
r2 = 1180
r = 34.35
and
Cos3 4960.2693
4 r3
Cos3 4960.2693
4 40534.331
3 = 60.6930
1 = 20.231o
2 = 1+ 120
o
2 = 140 .23
3 = 26.231 o
1 rCos 1 12.33
= 34.35 Cos (140.23o) + 12.33
1 44.530 MPa
2 rCos 2 12.33
= 34.35 Cos (140.231o) + 12.33
2 14.217MPa
3 rCos 3 12.33
= 34.35 Cos (260.231o) + 12.33
3 6.5016
Result:
1= 20.231o 3= 260.231o 2 = - 14.217 MPa
2= 140.23o 1= 44.530 MPa 3 = 6.5016 MPa
13. Explain the Energy of Distortion (shear strain energy) and Dilatation. (AUC Nov/Dec 2011)
The strain energy can be split up on the following two strain energies.
i. Strain energy of distortion (shear strain energy)
ii. Strain energy of Dilatation (Strain energy of uniform compression (or)) tension (or)
volumetric strain energy )
Let e1 e2 an d e3 be the principal strain in the directions of principal stresses 1, 2 and 3.
Then
1
e1 1 2 3
E
1
e2 2 3 1
E
1
e3
3 1 2
E
Adding the above equation we get,
1
e1 e2 e3 1 2 3 2 1 2 3
E
1 2 3
1 2
E
But e1 + e2 + e3 = e v (Volumetric strain)
1 2
ev 1 2 3
E
If 1 2 3 0, ev 0 . This means that if sum of the three principal stress is zero

there is no volumetric change, but only the distortion occurs.
From the above discussion,
1. When the sum of three principal stresses is zero, there is no volumetric change but
only the distortion occurs.
2. When the three principal stresses are equal to one another there is no distortion but
only volumetric change occurs.
Note:
In the above six theories,

et , ec = Tensile stress at the elastic limit in simple tension and
compression;
1, 2, 3 =
Principal stresses in any complex system
(such that e1 > e2 > e3 )
It may be assumed that the loading is gradual (or) static (and there is no cyclic (or) impact
load.)
14. Explain the Maximum Principal stress Theory: ( Rankine’s Theory)

This is the simplest and the oldest theory of failure
According to this theory failure will occur when the maximum principle tensile stress
( 1) in the complex system reaches the value of the maximum stress at the elastic limit
( et) in the simple tension (or) the minimum principal stress (that is, the maximum
principal compressive stress), reaches the elastic limit stress ( ) in simple compression.
(ie.) 1 = et (in simple tension)
3 ac (In simple compression)
3 Means numerical value of 3

If the maximum principal stress is the design criterion, the maximum principal stress must
not exceed the working for the material. Hence,
1
This theory disregards the effect of other principal stresses and of the shearing stresses on
other plane through the element. For brittle materials which do not fail by yielding but fail
by brittle fracture, the maximum principal stress theory is considered to be reasonably
satisfactory.
This theory appears to be approximately correct for ordinary cast – irons and brittle metals.
The maximum principal stress theory is contradicted in the following cases:
1. On a mild steel specimen when simple tension test is carried out sliding occurs
approximately 45o to the axis of the specimen; this shows that the failure in the case is
due to maximum shear stress rather than the direct tensile stress.
2. It has been found that a material which is even though weak in simple compression
yet can sustain hydrostatic pressure for in excess of the elastic limit in simple
compression.
15. Explain the Maximum shear stress (or) Stress Difference theory. (AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
This theory is also called Guesti’s (or) Tresca’s theory.
This theory implies that failure will occur when the maximum shear stress
maximum in the complex system reaches the value of the maximum shear stress
in simple tension at the elastic limit i.e.
1 3 et
max in simple tension.
2 2
(or) 1 3 et
In actual design et in the above equation is replaced by the safe stress.
This theory gives good correlation with results of experiments on ductile materials. In
the case of two dimensional tensile stress and then the maximum stress difference
calculated to equate it to et.
Limitations of this theory:
i. The theory does not give accurate results for the state of stress of pure shear in which
the maximum amount of shear is developed (ie) Torsion test.
ii. The theory is not applicable in the case where the state of stress consists of triaxial
tensile stresses of nearly equal magnitude reducing, the shearing stress to a small
magnitude, so that failure would be by brittle facture rather than by yielding.
iii. The theory does not give as close results as found by experiments on ductile
materials. However, it gives safe results.
16. Explain the Shear strain Energy Theory (April / May 2003)
This theory is also called “Distortion Energy Theory”: (or) “Von Mises – Henky Theory”
According to this theory the elastic failure occurs where the shear strain energy per unit
volume in the stressed material reaches a value equal to the shear strain energy per
unit volume at the elastic limit point in the simple tension test.
Shear strain energy due to the principal stresses 1, 2, and 3 per unit volume of the
stress material.
1 2 2 2
US 1 2 2 3 3 1
12C
But for the simple tension test at the elastic limit point where there is only one principal
stress (ie) et we have the shear strain energy per unit volume which is given by
1 2 2 2
U s1 et 0 0 0 0 at
12C
 1 et
Equating the two energies, we get 2 0

3 0
2 2 2 2
1 2 2 3 3 1 2 et
The above theory has been found to give best results for ductile material for which et ec
approximately.
Limitations of Distortion energy theory:

1. Te theory does to agree with the experimental results for the material for which et is
quite different from ec.
2. The theory gives et 0 for hydrostatic pressure (or) tension, which means that the
material will never fail under any hydrostatic pressure (or) tension. When three equal
tensions are applied in three principal directions, brittle facture occurs and as such
maximum principal stress will give reliable results in this case.
3. This theory is regarded as one to which conform most of the ductile material under the
action of various types of loading.
17. Explain the Maximum principal strain Theory?
This theory associated with St Venent

The theory states that the failure of a material occurs when the principal tensile strain
in the material reaches the strain at the elastic limit in simple tension (or) when the
minimum principal strain (ie) maximum principal compressive strain reaches the
elastic limit in simple compression.
Principal strain in the direction of principal stress 1,
1 1
e1 1 2 3
E m
Principal strain in the direction of the principal stress 3,
1 1
e3 3 1 2
E m
The conditions to cause failure according to eh maximum principal strain theory are:
et
e1 (e1 must be +Ve)
E
and
ec
e3 (e3 must be -Ve)
E
1 1 et
1 2 3
E m E
1 1 et
3 1 2
E m E
1
1 1 3 et
m
1
3 1 3 ec
m
To prevent failure:
1
1 2 3 et
m
1
3 1 2 ec
m
At the point of elastic failure:

1
1 2 3 et
m
1
and 3 1 2 ec
m
For design purposes,
1
3 1 2 t
m
1
3 1 2 c
m
(where, t and c are the safe stresses)
Limitations:
i. The theory overestimates the behavior of ductile materials.

ii. Te theory does not fit well with the experimental results except for brittle materials for
biaxial tension.
18. Explain the Strain energy theory?

The total stain energy of deformation is given by
1 2 2 2
U 1 2 3 2v 1 2 2 3 3 1
2E
and the strain energy under simple tension is
2
e
U
2E
Hence for the material to yield,
2 2 2
1 2 3 2v 1 2 2 3 3 1
The total elastic energy stored in a material before it reaches the plastic state can have no
significance as a limiting condition, since under high hydrostatic pressure, large amount of strain
energy ma be stored without causing either fracture (or) permanent deformation.
119. Explain Mohr’s Theory?

A material may fail either through plastic slip (or) by fracture when either the shearing stress
in the planes of slip has increased.
Let f
The enveloping curve f must represent in their abscissa and ordinates , the
normal and shearing stresses in the plane of slip. Now
2 2
1 3 2 1 3
2 2
1
Let P 1 3
2
1
m 1 3
2
then
p2 2
m2
This equation represents the family of major principal stress circles in parameter form. The
equation of this envelope is obtained by partially differentiating with respect to P
2 2
P m2 2
2p P2 2
m2
d m
p m.
dp
2
d m
m . 1 This is to equation of Mohr’s envelope of the major principal
dp
stress in parameter form.
20. In a steel member, at a point the major principal stress is 180 MN/m 2 and the minor
principal stresses is compressive. If the tensile yield point of the steel is 225 MN/m2,
find the value of the minor principal stress at which yielding will commence, according
to each of the following criteria of failure.
i. Maximum shearing stress

ii. Maximum total strain energy
iii. Maximum shear strain energy
Take Poisson’s ratio = 0.26
Solution:
Major principal stress, 1 180 MN / m 2

Yield point stress 2 225MN / m 2
1
0.26
m
To calculate minor principal stress ( 2)
(i) Maximum shearing stress criterion
1 2 e
2 1 e
= 180 - 225
2 = - 45 MN/m2
2 = 45 MN/m2 (comp)
ii. Maximum total strain energy criterion:
2 2 2 2 2
1 2 3 1 2 2 3 3 1 e
m
3 =0
2 2 2 2
1 2 1 2 e
m
(180)2 + 2
2
- 2 x 0.26 x 180 2 = (225)2
2
32400 + 2 -93.6 2 = 50625
2
2 - 93.6 2 - 18225 = 0
2
9.36 93.6 4 18225
2
2
9.36 285.76
96.08MN / m2
2
(Only –Ve sign is taken as 2 is compressive)
2 = 96.08 MN/ m2 (compressive)
iii. Maximum shear strain energy criterion:
2 2 2 2
1 2 2 3 3 1 2 e
putting 3 =0
2 2 2 2
1 2 2 1 2 e
2 2 2 2
1 2 2 1 2 2 1 e
(180)2 + ( 2)2+ - 180 2 = (225)2
( 2)2 - 180 2 - 18225 = 0
2
180 180 4 18225
2
2
180 324.5
2 72.25MN / m 2
2
2 = 72.25 MN/m2 (Compressive)
21. In a material the principal stresses are 60 MN/m2, 48 MN/m2 and - 36 MN/m2.
Calculate
i. Total strain energy
ii. Volumetric strain energy
iii. Shear strain energy
iv. Factor of safety on the total strain energy criteria if the material
yields at 120 MN/m2.
Take E = 200 GN/m2+ and 1/m = 0.3
Solution:
Given Data:
Principal stresses:
1 = + 60 MN/m2
2 = + 48 MN/m2
3 = - 36 MN/m2
Yield stress, e = 120 MN /m2
E = 200 GN/m2, 1/m = 0.3
i. Total strain energy per unit volume:
1 2 2 2 2
U 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 3 1
2E m
1012 2 2 2
U 60 48 36 2 0.3 60 48 48 36 60
2 200 10 9
U 2.5 3600 2304 1296 0.6 2880 1728 2160
U = 19.51 KNm/m3
ii. Volumetric strain energy per unit volume:
1 2 1 2/m
ev 1 2 3
3 2E
1 2 1 2 0.3
ev 60 48 36 1012 10 3
3 2 200 10 9
e v = 1.728 KN/m3
iii. shear strain energy per unit volume
1 2 2 2
es 1 2 2 3 3 1
12c
E 200
Where, C 76.923GN / m 2
1 2 1 0.3
21
m
1 1012 2 2 2
es 60 48 48 36 36 60
12 76.923 10 9
3
es 1.083 144 7056 9216 10
es 17.78KNm / m3
iv. Factor of safety (F.O.S)
Strain energy per unit volume under uniaxial loading is
2
e2 120 10 6 3
10 36 KNm / m 3
2E 2 200 10 9
36
F.O.S 1.845
19.51
22. In a material the principal stresses are 50 N/mm2, 40 N/mm2 and - 30 N/mm2, calculate:
i.
Total strain energy
ii.
Volumetric strain energy
iii.
Shear strain energy and
iv.
Factor of safety on the total strain energy criterion if the material yield at
100 N/mm2.
Take E = 200 x 103 N/mm2 and poission ratio = 0 .28
Solution:
Given,
Principal stresses:
1 50 N / mm 2
2 40 N / mm 2
3 30 N / mm 2
Yield stress, e 100 N / mm 2
i. Total strain energy per unit volume:
1 2 2 2 2
U 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 3 1
2E m
1 2 2 2
50 40 30 2 0.3 50 40 40 30 30 50
2 200 10 3
1
2500 1600 900 0.6 2000 1200 1500
400 10 3
1
5000 0.6 700
400 10 3
1
5420
400 10 3
U = 13.55 KNm/m3
ii)Volumetric strain energy per unit volume:
1 2 1 2/ m
ev 1 2 2
3 2E
1 2 1 2 0.3
ev 50 40 30
3 2 200 10 3
1 2 0.4
60
3 400 10 3
1 0.001
ev 3600
3 10 3
ev = 1.2 K N m / m3
iii. Shear strain energy
1 2 2 2
es 1 2 2 3 3 1
12C
E 200 10 3
where C 76.923 10 3 N / mm 2
2 1 1/ m 2 1 0.3
1 2 2 2
es 50 40 40 30 30 50
12 76.923 10 3
1
es 100 4900 6400
923.076 10 3
es 12.35KNn / m 3
iv. Factor of safety (F.O.S)
Strain energy per unit volume under uniaxial loading is
2 2
100 25
e
3
254 KNm / m 3 F .O.S 1.845
2E 2 200 10 13.55
MAHALAKSHMI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE

UNIT–5 ADVANCED TOPICS IN BENDING OF BEAMS
PART - A (2 marks)
1. Define Unsymmetrical bending

The plane of loading (or) that of bending does not lie in (or) a plane that contains the
principle centroidal axis of the cross- section; the bending is called Unsymmetrical bending.
2. State the two reasons for unsymmetrical bending. (AUC May/June 2012)
(AUC Ap[r /May 2011)
(i) The section is symmetrical (viz. Rectangular, circular, I section) but the load line is
inclined to both the principal axes.
(ii) The section is unsymmetrical (viz. Angle section (or) channel section vertical web)
and the load line is along any centroidal axes.
3. Define shear centre.

The shear centre (for any transverse section of the beam) is the point of intersection
of the bending axis and the plane of the transverse section. Shear centre is also known as
“centre of twist”
4. Write the shear centre equation for channel section.

3b
e
Aw
6
Af
e = Distance of the shear centre (SC ) from the web along the symmetric axis XX
Aw = Area of the web
Af = Area of the flange
5. A channel Section has flanges 12 cm x 2 cm and web 16 cm x 1 cm. Determine the shear
centre of the channel.
Solution:
b= 12-0.5 = 11.5 cm
t1 = 2cm, t2 = 1cm, h= 18 cm
Af = bt1 = 11.5 x 2 = 23 cm2
Aw = ht2 = 18 x 1= 18 cm2
3b
e
Aw
6
Af
3(11 .5)
e 5.086 cm
18
6
23
6. Write the shear centre equation for unsymmetrical I section.

t1 h 2 (b2 b1 ) 2
e
4 I xx
e = Distance of the shear centre (SC) from the web along the symmetric axis XX
t1 = thickness of the flange
h = height of the web
b1 = width of the flange in right portion.
b2 = width of the flange in left portion.
Ixx = M.O.I of the section about XX axis.
7. State the assumptions made in Winkler’s Bach Theory.(AUC Nov / Dec 2012)
(AUC Nov/Dec 2013) (AUC May/June 2012)
(1) Plane sections (transverse) remain plane during bending.
(2) The material obeys Hooke’s law (limit state of proportionality is not exceeded)
(3) Radial strain is negligible.
(4) The fibres are free to expand (or) contract without any constraining effect from
the adjacent fibres.
8. State the parallel Axes and Principal Moment of inertia.

If the two axes about which the product of inertia is found, are such , that the product
of inertia becomes zero, the two axes are then called the principle axes. The moment of
inertia about a principal axes is called the principal moment of inertia.
9. Define stress concentration. . (AUC Nov / Dec 2011)

The term stress gradient is used to indicate the rate of increase of stress as a stress
raiser is approached. These localized stresses are called stress concentration.
10. Define stress – concentration factor.

It is defined as the ratio of the maximum stress to the nominal stress.
max
Kt
nom
max = maximum stress

nom = nominal stress
11. Define fatigue stress concentration factor.
The fatigue stress – concentration factor (Kf ) is defined as the ratio of flange limit of
unnotched specimen to the fatigue limit of notched specimen under axial (or) bending loads.
Kf 1 q( K t 1)
Value of q ranges from zero to one.
12. Define shear flow.

Shear flow is defined as the ratio of horizontal shear force H over length of the beam
x. Shear flow is acting along the longitudinal surface located at discharge y 1.Shear flow is
defined by q.
H Qz
q Vy
x Iz
H = horizontal shear force
13. Explain the position of shear centre in various sections.
(i) In case of a beam having two axes of symmetry, the shear centre coincides with
the centroid.
(ii) In case of sections having one axis of symmetry, the shear centre does not
coincide with the centroid but lies on the axis of symmetry.
14. State the principles involved in locating the shear centre.
The principle involved in locating the shear centre for a cross – section of a beam is
that the loads acting on the beam must lie in a plane which contains the resultant shear
force on each cross-section of the beam as computed from the shearing stresses.
15. Determine the position of shear centre of the section of the beam shown in fig.
Solution:
t1 = 4 cm, b1 = 6 cm, b2 = 8 cm
h1 = 30 – 4 = 26 cm
t1 h 2 (b2 b1 ) 2
e
4 I xx
14 x 4 3 2 x 22 3
Ixx = 2 14 x 4(13) 3 20852 cm 4
12 12
4 x 26 2 (8 6) 2
e 0.9077 cm
4(20852
16. State the stresses due to unsymmetrical bending.
v cos u sin
b M
I UU I VV
σb = bending stress in the curved bar
M = moment due to the load applied
IUU = Principal moment of inertia in the principal axes UU
IVV = Principal moment of inertia in the principal axes VV
17. Define the term Fatigue.
Fatigue is defined as the failure of a material under varying loads, well below the
ultimate static load, after a finite number of cycles of loading and unloading.
18. State the types of fatigue stress.
(i) Direct stress
(ii) Plane bending
(iii) Rotating bending
(iv) Torsion
(v) Combined stresses
(a) Fluctuating or alternating stress
(b) Reversed stress.
19. State the reasons for stress- concentration.

When a large stress gradient occurs in a small, localized area of a structure, the high
stress is referred to as a stress concentration. The reasons for stress concentration are (i)
discontinuities in continuum (ii) contact forces.
20. Define creep.
Creep can be defined as the slow and progressive deformation of a material with
time under a constant stress.
21. Define principal moment of inertia. (AUC Nov/Dec 2013)
The perpendicular axis about which the product of inertia is zero are called“principal axes” and the
moments of inertia with respect to these axes are called as principal
moments of inertia.
The maximum moment of inertia is known as Major principal moment of inertia and
the minimum moment of inertia is known as Minor principal moment of inertia.
PART B (16 MARKS)
1. Explain the stresses induced due to unsymmetrical bending.

Fig. shows the cross-section of a beam under the action of a bending moment M
acting in plane YY.
Also G = centroid of the section,
XX, YY = Co-ordinate axes passing through G,
UU, VV = Principal axes inclined at an angle θ to XX and YY axes respectively
The moment M in the plane YY can be resolved into its components in the planes
UU and VV as follows:
Moment in the plane UU, M’ = M sinθ
Moment in the plane VV, M’ = M cosθ
The components M’ and M” have their axes along VV and UU respectively.

The resultant bending stress at the point (u,v) is given by,
M 'u M"v M sin M cos

b
I VV I UU I VV I UU
VCos uSin
b M
I UU I vv
At any point the nature of σb will depend upon the quadrant in which it lies. The equation of
the neutral axis (N.A) can be found by finding the locus of the points on which the resultant
stress is zero. Thus the points lying on neutral axis satisfy the condition that σ b = 0
VCos uSin
M 0
I UU I vv
VCos uSin
0
I UU I vv
I UU Sin I UU
v u (or) v tan u
I vv Cos I vv
This is an equation of a straight line passing through the centroid G of the section and
inclined at an angle with UU where
I UU
tan tan
I vv
Following points are worth noting:
i. The maximum stress will occur at a point which is at the greatest distance form the
neutral
ii. All the points of the section on one side of neutral axis will carry stresses of the same
nature and on the other side of its axis, of opposite nature.
iii. In the case where there is direct stress in addition to the bending stress, the neutral
axis will still be a straight line but will not pass through G (centroid of section.)
2. Derive the equation of Shear centre for channel section. (AUC April/May 2005)
Fig shows a channel section (flanges: b x t 1 ; Web h x t2) with XX as the horizontal symmetric axis.
Let S = Applied shear force. (Vertical downward X)

(Then S is the shear force in the web in the upward direction)
S1 = Shear force in the top flange (there will be equal and opposite shear force in
the bottom flange as shown.)
Now, shear stress ( ) in the flange at a distance of x from the right hand edge (of the top
flange)
SA y h
Ay t 1 .x (where t = t1 , thickness of flange)
I xa t 2
St1.x h S xh
.
I xx .t1 2 2 I xx
Shear force is elementary area
dA t1.dx .d A t1dz
Total shear force in top flange
b
.t1.dx (where b = breadth of the flange)
0
b b
S h sht1
S1 ; t1.dx xdx
2 I xx 2 I xx
0 0
Sht1 b 2
(or) S1 .
I xx 4
Let e = Distance of the shear centre (sc) from taking moments of shear forces about the
centre O of the web,We get
S.e S1.h
Sht1 b 2 S .t1 h 2 b 2
. .h
I xx 4 4 I xx
b 2 h 2t1
e (1)
4 I xx
2
b t13 h t2 h3 bt13 b.t1h 2 t2 h3
Now, Ixx 2 b.t1
12 2 12 6 2 12
bt1 h 2 t 2 h3 bt13
(neglecting the term , being negligible in comparison to other
2 12 3
h2
terms)(or) I xx
t 2 h bbt1
12
Substitute the value of Ixx in equation (1) we get,
b 2 h 2t1 12 3b 2 t1
e
4 h 2 t 2 h 6bt1 t 2 h 6ht1
Let bt1 = Af (area of the flange)
ht2 = A (area of the web)
Then
3bA f 3b
e
Aw 6Af Aw
6
Af
i.e
3b
e
Aw
6
Af
3. Derive the equation of Shear center for unequal I-section

Solution:
Fig. shows an unequal I – section which is symmetrical about XX axis.
Shear stress in any layer,
SA y
It
t1 3 h3
where I = IXX = 2 b1 b2 b1 b2 t1 x
12 12
Shear force S1 :
h
dA t1 dx. A y t1 .x.
2
b1
S .x.t1 h
S1 = dA xt1 dx
I XX t1 2
0
b1 b1
S.x. h Sht1 x 2 Sht1b12
= t1 dx =
I XX 2 2 I XX 2
0
4 I XX
0
Similarly the shear force (S2) in the other part of the flange,
Sht1b22
S2 =
4 I XX
Taking moments of the shear forces about the centre of the web O, we get
S2. h = S1. h + S .e (S3 = S for equilibrium)
(where, e = distance of shear centre from the centre of the web)
or, (S2 – S1) h = S.e
Sh 2 t1 (b22 b12 ) t1h 2 b22 b12

S .e e
4 I XX 4 I xx
4. Derive the stresses in curved bars using Winkler – Bach Theory.
The simple bending formula, however, is not applicable for deeply curved beams where the
neutral and centroidal axes do not coincide. To deal with such cases Winkler – Bach Theory is
used.
Fig shows a bar ABCD initially; in its unstrained state. Let AB’CD’ be the strained position of
the bar.
Let R = Radius of curvature of the centroidal axis HG.
Y = Distance of the fiber EF from the centroidal layer HG.
R’ = Radius of curvature of HG’
M = Uniform bending moment applied to the beam (assumed
positive when tending to increase the curvature)
= Original angle subtended by the centroidal axis HG at its
centre of curvature O and
’ = Angle subtended by HG’ (after bending) a t the center of curvature ’
For finding the strain and stress normal to the section, consider the fibre EF at a distance y
from the centroidal axis.
Let σ be the stress in the strained layer EF’ under the bending moment M and e is strain in the
same layer.
EF ' EF ( R' y ' ) ' ( R y) R' y ' '
Strain, e or e . 1
EF ( R y) R y
e0 = strain in the centroidal layer i.e. when y = 0
R' ' R' y ' '
. 1 or 1 e . --------- (1)
R R y
R' '
and 1+e = . --------- (2)
R
Dividing equation (1) and (2) , we get
y' y' y
e0 . e0
1 e R' y ' R R' R' R
. or e
1 e0 R y R' y
1
R
According to assumption (3) , radial strain is zero i.e. y = y’
y y y
e0 . e0
Strain, e R' R' R
y
1
R
Adding and subtracting the term e 0. y/R, we get
y y y y y
e0 . e0 e0 e0 .
e R' R' R R R
y
1
R
1 1
(1 e0 )( )y
e e0 R' R ------------- (3)
y
1
R
From the fig. the layers above the centroidal layer is in tension and the layers below the centroidal
layer is in compression.
1 1
(1 e 0 )( )y
Stress , σ = Ee = E (e0 R' R ) ___________ (4)
y
1
R
Total force on the section, F = .dA
Considering a small strip of elementary area dA, at a distance of y from the centroidal layer HG, we
have
1 1
(1 e 0 )(
)y
R ' R dA 1 1 y
F E e0 .dA E F E e0 .dA E 1 e0 ( ) dA
y R, R y
1 1
R R
1 1 y
F E e0 . A E 1 e0 ( ) dA ____________ (5)
R, R y
1
R
where A = cross section of the bar
The total resisting moment is given given by

1 1 2
(1 e0 )( )y
M . y.dA E e0 . ydA E R' R dA
y
1
R
1 1 y2
M E e 0 .0 E 1 e 0 ( ) dA (since ydA 0)
R, R y
1
R
1 1 y2 y2
M = E (1+e0) dA Let dA Ah 2
R' R y y
1 1
R R
Where h2 = a constant for the cross section of the bar
1 1
M = E (1+e0) Ah 2 ----------- (6)
R' R
y Ry y2 y2
Now, .dA .dA y dA = ydA .dA
y R y R y R y
1
R
y 1 y2 1
dA 0 .dA = Ah 2 ---------- (7)
y R y R
1 1
R R
Hence equation (5) becomes
1 1 Ah 2
F = Ee0 .A – E (1+e0 )
R' R R
Since transverse plane sections remain plane during bending
F=0
1 1 Ah 2
0 = Ee0 .A – E (1+e0 )
R' R R
1 1 Ah 2
E e0 .A = E (1+e0 )
R' R R
1 1 Ah 2 e0 R 1 1
e0 = (1+e0 ) (or) 2
(1+e0 )
R' R R h R' R
e0 R 1 1
Substituting the value of 2
(1+e0 ) in the equation (6)
h R' R
e0 R
M=E 2
Ah 2 = e0 EAR
h
M
Or e0 substituting the value of e0 in equation (4)
EAR
M y e0 R M y R M
E* * 2
(or) E* * 2
*
AR y h AR y h EAR
1 1
R R
M M Ry 1
* *
AR AR y h2
1
R
M R2 y
1 2
(Tensile)
AR h R y
M R2 y
1 2
(Compressive)
AR h R y
5. The curved member shown in fig. has a solid circular cross –section 0.01 m in
diameter. If the maximum tensile and compressive stresses in the member are not to
exceed 150 MPa and 200 MPa. Determine the value of load P that can safely be
carried by the member.
Solution:
Given,
d = 0.10 m; R = 0.10 m; G = 150 MPa = 150 MN / m2 (tensile )
2 = 200 MPa = 200 MN / m2 (Compressive)
Load P:
Refer to the fig . Area of cross section,

d2 2
A 0.10 7.854 10 3 m 2
4 4
Bending moment, m = P (0.15 + 0.10) =0.25 P
4
2 d2 1 0.10
h . 2 = 7.031 x 10-4 m2
16 128 0.10
p
Direct stress, comp d
A
Bending stress at point 1 due to M:
M R2 y
b1 1 (tensile)
AR h2 R y
Total stress at point 1,
1 d b1
P M R2 y
150 1 2
(tensile)
A AR h R y
P 0.25 P 0.10 2 0.05

150 3 3
1 4
7.854 10 7.854 10 0.10 7.031 10 0.10 0.05
= -127.32 P + 318.31 P x 5. 74
= 1699.78 P
150 10 3
P 88.25 KN (i)
1699 .78
Bending stress at point 2 due to M:
M R2 y
b2 1 (comp)
AR h 2 R y
Total stress at point 2,
2 d b2
P M R2 y
200 1
A AR h 2 R y
P 0.25 P 0.10 2 0.05

3
1
7.854 10 7.854 10 3 0.10 7.031 10 4
0.10 0.05
=127.32 P + 318. 31 P x 13.22
= 4335.38 P
200
P MN
4335.38
200 10 3
P 46.13KN (ii)
4335.38
By comparing (i) & (ii) the safe load P will be lesser of two values
Safe load = 46.13 KN.
6. Fig. shows a frame subjected to a load of 2.4 kN. Find (i) The resultant stresses at a
point 1 and 2;(ii) Position of neutral axis. (April/May 2003)
Solution:
Area of section 1-2,
A = 48 * 18*10-6 = 8.64 * 10-4m2
Bending moment,
M = -2.4*103*(120+48) * = -403.2 Nm
M is taken as –ve because it tends to decrease the curvature.
(i) Direct stress:

P 2.4 *10 3
Direct stress σd = 4
*10 6
2.77 MN / m 2
A 8.64 *10
R3 2R D
h2 log e R2
D 2R D
Here R = 48 mm = 0.048 m, D = 48 mm = 0.048 m
0.048 3 2(0.048 ) 0.048

h2 log e (0.048 ) 2
0.048 2(0.048 ) 0.048
= 0.0482 (loge3 – 1) = 2.27 * 10-4 m2
(ii) Bending stress due to M at point 2:
M R2 y
b2 1 ;
AR h2 R y
403 .2 0.048 2 0.024 6

4
1 4
*10 MN / m 2
8.64 *10 * 0.048 2.27 *10 0.048 0.024
= -9.722 (1-10.149) = 88.95 MN/m2 (tensile)
(iii) Bending stress due to M at point 1:
M R2 y
b1 1 2
AR h R y
403 .2 0.048 2 0.024 6

4
1 4
*10 MN / m 2
8.64 *10 * 0.048 2.27 *10 0.048 _ 0.024
= -42.61 MN/m2 = 42.61 MN/m2 (comp)
(iv) Resultant stress:

Resultant stress at point 2,
σ2 = σd + σb2 = 2.77 + 88.95 = 91.72 MN/m2 (tensile)
Resultant stress at point 1,
σ1 = σd + σb1 = 2.77 -42.61 = 39.84 MN/m2 (comp)
(v) Position of the neutral axis:
Rh 2
y
R2 h2
4
0.048 * 2.27 *10
y
0.048 2 2.27 *10 4
= -0.00435 m = - 4.35 mm
Hence, neutral axis is at a radius of 4.35 mm
7. Fig. shows a ring carrying a load of 30 kN. Calculate the stresses at 1 and 2.
Solution:
Area of cross-section = x12 2 cm 2 113 .1 cm 2 0.01131 m 2
4
Bending moment M = 30*103 * (13.5*10-2)Nm = 4050 Nm
d2 1 d4
h2 = * ......
16 128 R 2
Here d = 12 cm, R = 7.5 +6 = 13.5 cm
12 2 1 12 4
h2 = * = 9.89 cm2 = 9.89*10-4 m2
16 128 13.5 2
P 30 *10 3
Direct Stress σd = *10 6
2.65 MN / m 2
A 0.01131
Bending stress at point 1 due to M,
M R2 y
b1 1 2
AR h R y
4050 0.135 2 0.06 6

b1 1 4
*10 2.65*6.67
0.01131 * 0.135 9.89 *10 0.135 0.06
= 17.675 MN/m2 (tensile)
Bending stress at point 2 due to M,

M R2 y
b2 1 2
AR h R y
4050 0.135 2 0.06 6

b1 1 4
*10 2.65*13.74
0.01131 * 0.135 9.89 *10 0.135 0.06
= 36.41 MN/m2 (comp)
Hence σ1 = σd + σb1 = -2.65 + 17.675
= 15.05 MN /m2 (tensile)
and σ2 = σd + σb2 = -2.65 – 36.41
= 39.06 MN/m2 (comp)
8. A curved bar is formed of a tube of 120 mm outside diameter and 7.5 mm thickness. The
centre line of this is a circular arc of radius 225 mm. The bending moment of 3 kNm tending
to increase curvature of the bar is applied. Calculate the maximum tensile and compressive
stresses set up in the bar.
Solution:
Outside diameter of the tube, d 2 = 120 mm = 0.12 m

Thickness of the tube = 7.5 mm
Inside diameter of the tube, d 1 = 120-2*7.5 = 105 mm = 0.105m
Area of cross-section,
A 0.12 2 0.15 2 0.00265 m 2
4
Bending moment M = 3 kNm
Area of inner circle,
A1 0.105 2 0.00866 m 2
4
Area of outer circle,
A2 0.12 2 0.01131 m 2
4
For circular section,
d2 1 d4
h2 = * ......
16 128 R 2
For inner circle,
d1 2 1 d1
4
h2 = * ......
16 128 R 2
0.105 2 1 0.105 4
h2 = * 7.08 *10 4
16 128 0.225 2
For outer circle,
d22 1 d2
4
0.12 2 1 0.12 4
h2 = * ...... ; h2= * 9.32 *10 4
16 128 R 2 16 128 0.225 2
Ah 2 A2 h22 A1h12
0.00265 h2 = 0.01131*9.32*10-4 – 0.00866*7.078*10-4
h2 = 0.00166 m2, and R2/h2 = 0.2252/0.00166 = 30.49
Maximum stress at A,
M R2 y
A 1 2 R y
(where, y = 60 mm = 0.06 m)
AR h
3 *10 3 0.06 6
A 1 30.49 *10 MN / m 2
0.00265 * 0.225 0.225 0.06
σA = 37.32 MN/m2 (tensile)
Maximum stress at B,
M R2 y
B 1 2
AR h R y
3 *10 3 0.06 6
B 1 30.49 *10 MN / m 2
0.00265 * 0.225 0.225 0.06
σB = 50.75 MN/m2 (comp)
8. A curved beam has a T-section (shown in fig.). The inner radius is 300 mm. what is
the eccentricity of the section?
Solution:
Area of T-section, = b1t1 + b2t2
= 60*20 + 80*20 = 2800 mm2
To find c.g of T- section, taking moments about the edge LL, we get
A1 x1 A2 x 2
x
A1 A2
60
(60 * 20)( 20) (80 * 20)(80 * 20 *10)
x 2
=27.14 mm
(60 * 20) (80 * 20)
Now R1 = 300 mm; R2 = 320 mm; R= 327.14 mm; R3 = 380 mm
Using the Relation:

R3 R R3
h2 b2 . log e 2 t1 . log e R2
A R1 R2
(327 .14) 3 320 380

h2 80 * log e ( ) 20 * log e ( ) (327 .14) 2
2800 300 320
= 12503.8(5.16+3.44) – 107020.6 = 512.08
Rh 2 327 .14 * 512 .08
y= 2 2
1.56 mm ( )
R h (327 .14) 2 512 .08
where y = e (eccentricity) = distance of the neutral axis from the centroidal axis.
Negative sign indicates that neutral axis is locates below the centroidal axis.
10. Fig. shows a C- frame subjected to a load of 120 kN. Determine the stresses at A and B.
(AUC Nov/Dec 2011)
Solution:
Load (P) = 120 kN
Area of cross – section = b1t1 +b2t2+ b3t3
= 120*30 + 150*30 +180*30 = 0.0135 mm2
To find c.g of the section about the edge LL,
A1 x1 A2 x 2
x
A1 A2
(120 * 20 * 225 ) (150 * 30 * 15) (180 * 30 * 120 )
y1 =113 mm=0.113 m
(120 * 30 ) (150 * 30 ) (180 * 30 )
y2 = 240 – 113 = 127 mm = 0.127 m
R1 = 225 mm = 0.225 m
R2 = 225 + 30 = 255 mm = 0.255 m
R = 225 + 113 = 338 mm = 0.338 m
R3 = 225 +210 = 435 mm = 0.435 m
R4= 225 + 240 = 465 mm = 0.465 m
R3 R R3 R4
h2 b2 log e 2 t 3 log e b1 log e R2
A R1 R2 R3
(0.338 ) 3 0.255 0.435 0.465

h2 0.15 log e 0.03 log e 0.12 log e 0.338 2
0.0135 0.225 0.255 0.435
= 2.86 (0.01877 +0.016 +0.008) – 0.1142 = 0.008122 m2

P 120 *10 3
Direct stress, σd = *10 6
8.89 MN / m 2 (comp )
A 0.0135
Bending moment, M = P*R
Bending stress at A due to the bending moment,
M R2 y2
( b)A 1 2
AR h R y2
P*R 0.338 2 0.127

( b)A 1 2
AR 0.008122 0.338 0.127
= 8.89 (1+3.842) = 43.04 MN/m2 (tensile)
Bending stress at B due to the bending moment:
M R2 y1
( b)A 1 2
AR h R y1
P*R 0.338 2 0.113

( b)A 1
AR 0.008122 0.338 0.113
= 8.89 ( 1- 7.064)
= -53.9 MN /m2 = 53.9 MN/m2 (comp)
Stress at A, σA = σd + (σb)A
= -8.89 + 43.04 = 34.15 MN/m2 (tensile)
Stress at B, σB = σd + (σb)B
= -8.89 – 53.9 = 62.79 MN/m2 (comp)
11. Derive the formula for the deflection of beams due to unsymmetrical bending.
Solution:
Fig. shows the transverse section of the beam with centroid G. XX and YY are two
rectangular co-ordinate axes and UU and VV are the principal axes inclined at an angle θ to the XY
set of co-ordinates axes. W is the load acting along the line YY on the section of the beam. The
load W can be resolved into the following two components:
(i) W sin θ …… along UG
(ii) W cos θ …… along VG
Let, δu = Deflection caused by the component W sin θ along the line GU for its bending about VV
axis, and
Δv = Deflection caused by the component W cos θ along the line GV due to bending abodt
UU axis.
Then depending upon the end conditions of the beam, the values of δ u and δv are given by
K W sin l 3
u
EI VV
K W cos l 3
v
EI UU
where, K = A constant depending on the end conditions of the beam
and position of the load along the beam, and
l = length of the beam
The total or resultant deflection δ can then be found as follows:
2 2
u v
2 2
Kl 3 W sin W cos
E I VV I UU
Kl 3 sin 2 cos 2
E I 2 VV I 2 UU
The inclination β of the deflection δ, with the line GV is given by:
u I UU
tan
v I VV tan
12. A 80 mm x 80 mm x 10 mm angle section shown in fig. is used as a simply supported

beam over a span of 2.4 m. It carries a load of 400 kN along the line YG, where G is the
centroid of the section. Calculate (i) Stresses at the points A, B and C of the mid – section of
the beam (ii) Deflection of the beam at the mid-section and its direction with the load line (iii)
Position of the neutral axis. Take E = 200 GN/m2 (AUC Apr/May 2011)
Solution:
Let (X,Y) be the co-ordinate of centroid G, with respect to the rectangular axes BX 1 and BY1.
80 *10 * 40 70 *10 * 5 32000 3500
Now X = Y = 23 .66 mm
80 *10 70 *10 800 700
Moment of inertia about XX axis:
80 *10 3 10 * 70 3
I XX 80 *10 * (23.66 5) 2 70 *10 * (45 23.66) 2
12 12
= (6666.66 + 278556) + (285833.33 + 318777) = 889833 mm 4
= 8.898 * 105 mm4 = IYY (since it is an equal angle section)
Co-ordinates of G1 = + (40-23.66), - (23.66-5) = (16.34,- 18.66)
Co-ordinates of G2 = -(23.66-5). + (45 – 23.66) = (-18.66, + 21.34)
(Product of inertia about the centroid axes is zero because portions 1 and 2 are rectangular strips)
If θ is the inclination of principal axes with GX, passing through G then,
2 I XY
tan 2 tan 90 (since Ixx =Iyy)
I XY I XX
2θ = 90º
i.e. θ1 = 45º and θ2 = 90º + 45º = 135º are the inclinations of the principal axes GU and GV
respectively.
Principal moment of inertia:
1 I YY I XX
IUU = ( I XX I YY ) ( )2 ( I XY ) 2
2 2
1 8.895 *10 5 8.898 *10 5 2

= (8.895 *10 5 8.898 *10 5 ) ( ) ( 5.226 *10 5 ) 2
2 2
= (8.898 + 5.2266) *105 = 14.1245*105 mm4
IUU + IVV = IXX + IYY
IVV = IXX IYY – IUU
= 2*8.898 x 105 – 14.1246 x 105 = 3.67 x 105 mm4
(i) Stresses at the points A, B and C:
Bending moment at the mid-section,
Wl 400 * 2.4 *10 3
M 2.4 *10 5 Nmm
4 4
The components of the bending moments are;

M’ = M sin θ = 2.4 x 105 sin 45º = 1.697 x 105 Nmm
M’’ = M cos θ = 2.4 x 105 cos 45º = 1.697 x 105 Nmm

u,v co-ordinates:
Point A: x = -23.66, y = 80-23.66 = 56.34 mm
u = x cos θ + y sin θ
= -23.66 x cos 45º + 56.34 x sin 45º = 23.1 mm
v = y cosθ + x sin θ
= 56.34 cos 45º - (-23.66 x sin 45º) = 56.56 mm
Point B:
x = -23.66, y = -23.66
= -23.66 x cos 45º + (-23.66 x sin 45º ) = - 33.45 mm
= -23.66 cos 45º - (-23.66 x sin 45º) = 0
Point C ; x = 80 – 23.66 = 56.34, y = -23.66
= 56.34 cos 45º -23.66 x sin 45º = 23.1 mm
= -23.66 cos 45º - 56.34 sin 45º) =- 56.56 mm
M 'u M"v
A
I VV I UU
1.697 *10 5 (23.1) 1.697 *10 5 (56.56)
A 5 5
17.47 N / mm 2
3.67 x10 14.1246 x10
1.697 *10 5 ( 33.45) 0

B 5
15.47 N / mm 2
3.67 x10 14.1246 x10 5
1.697 *10 5 (23.1) 56.56

B 3.788 N / mm 2
3.67 x10 5 14.1246 x10 5
(ii) Deflection of the beam, δ:
The deflection δ is given by:
KWl 3 sin 2 cos 2

2
E I VV I 2 UU
where K = 1/48 for a beam with simply supported ends and carrying a point load at
the centre.
Load , W = 400 N
Length l = 2.4 m
E = 200 x 103 N/mm2
IUU = 14.1246 x 105 mm4
IVV = 3.67 x 105 mm4
Substituting the values, we get
1 400 x(2.4 x10 3 ) 3 sin 2 45 cos 2 45

48 E (3.67 x10 5 ) 2 (14.1246 x10 5 ) 2
δ = 1.1466 mm
The deflection δ will be inclined at an angle β clockwise with the kine GV, given by
I UU 14 .1246 x10 5
tan tan tan 45 3.848
I VV 3.67 x10 5
β = 75.43º - 45º = 30.43º clockwise with the load line GY’.
(iii) Position of the neutral axis:
The neutral axis will be at 90º - 30.43º = 59.57º anti-clockwise with the load line,
because the neutral axis is perpendicular to the line of deflection.
11. A cured bar of rectangular section , initially unstressed is subjected to bending moment
of 2000N –m tends to straighten the bar . the section is 5cm wide and 6cm deep in the plane
of bending and mean radius of curvature is 10cm . Find the position of neutral axis and the
stress at the inner and outer face. (AUC Apr /May 2010 )
12. A central horizontal section of book is a symmetrical trapezoid 60mm deep , the inner
width being 60mm the outer being 30mm . estimate the extreme intensities of stress when
the honk carries a load of 30kn . the load line passing 40mm from the inside edge of the
section and the centre of curvature being in the load line . also plot the stress distribution
across the section . (AUC Apr/May 2011)

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QUESTION WITH ANSWERS

DEPARTMENT : CIVIL SEMESTER: V

UNIT– 1 ENERGY PRINCIPLES

13. State the deflection of a joint due to lack of fit.

1. The external and internal forces are in equilibrium

The deflection by the unit load method is given by

By comparing (i) & (ii)

Where, M = Bending moment

Take = 2 x10 N/mm ².

U = f ² / 2E per unit volume

2. State and prove the expression for castigliano’s first theorem.

Castigliano’s first theorem:

U = ½ (W 1δ1 + W 2 δ2 + ……….) --------- (iii)

U+dW 1.δ1 ----------- (v)

3. State and prove the Castigliano’s second Theorem.

Castigliano’s second theorem:

Consider a redundant frame as shown in fig.in which Fc is a redundant member of

According to Hooke’s law

FF1 = relative deflection of F and C

Equating (i) and (ii) we get

To strain energy stored in the member Fc due to a force T is

1) For portion AC:

For portion CB, Taking A as the origin we have

Subs these values in (1) & (2) we get

2.08 – MA = 9.88 __________ (3)

MA – 1.7RA = -7.2 -------------- (4)

Solving (3) & (4)

MA = 4.8 KN – M (assumed direction is correct)

MB – MA =RA (3) – 9x2 = 0

MB – 4.8 + (7.05x 3) -18 = 0

To find RB Apply V 0 for the whole frame.

By the theorem of minimum strain energy,

(1)For member AB:

(2) For the member BE:

(3) For the member CE:

MB = (-1 x 32)/2 + (1.36 x 3) = -0.42 KN –m

MC = - (3-H) 2 = - (3-1.36)2 =-3.28KNm

7. A simply supported beam of span 6m is subjected to a concentrated load of 45 KN at

Virtual work equation:

Consider section between AC

M2 = 2/3 X2-1 (X2-2 ) [limit 2 to 6 ]

The internal moment due to given loading

The deflection under the load = 57.1 mm

8. Define and prove the Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem.

21.33 R +149.33 R – 416 =0

Deflection at a distance x from the left end due to W is given by

QUESTION WITH ANSWERS

DEPARTMENT : CIVIL SEMESTER: V

UNIT– 2 INDETERMINATE BEAMS

1. Define statically indeterminate beams.

Deflection is in downward direction.

Fixed end moments:

(i) Fixing Moment:

(ii) Reaction at support:

Total fixing moment at B,

2. A fixed beam AB of length 6m carries two point loads of 30 kN each at a distance of 2m

Fixed end moments:

The bending at any section at a distance x from A is given by,

(i) Determine The Reaction At The Prop.

Length AB, L1=4m.

(i) Support Moments: