Som Question
Som Question
Som Question
1. Define stress and strain. Write down the SI, and MKS. units of stress and strain.
3. Define the terms : Elasticity, elastic limit, Young's modulus and modulus of rigidity.
5. Three sections of a bar are having different lengths and different diameters. The bar is sub-
jected to an axial load P. Determine the total change in length of the bar. Take Young's modulus
Prove that the total extension of a uniformly tapering rod of diameters D1 and D2, when the rod
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8. Define a composite bar. How will you find the stresses and load carried by each member of a
composite bar?
9. Define modular ratio, thermal stresses, thermal strains and Poisson's ratio.
10. A rod whose ends are fixed to rigid supports, is heated so that rise in temperature is T C. Prove
that the thermal strain and thermal stresses set up in the rod are given by,
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Find an expression for the total elongation of a bar due to its own weight, when the bar is fixed
an expression for the total elongation of a uniformly tapering rectangular bar when it is
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EXERCISE
1. Define and explain the terms : Longitudinal strain, lateral strain and Poisson's ratio.
3. What is a bulk modulus ? Derive an expression for Young's modulus in terms of bulk modulus
4. Define volumetric strain. Prove that the volumetric strain for a rectangular bar subjected to an
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ELASTIC CONSTANTS
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a) Derive an expression for volumetric strain for a rectangular bar which is subjected to three
mutually perpendicular tensile stresses.
(b) A test element is subjected to three mutually perpendicular unequal stresses. Find the change
in volume of the element, if the algebraic sum of these stresses is equal to zero.
Explain briefly the term 'shear stress' and 'complimentary stress' with proper illustrations
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When an element is in a state of simple shear then prove that the planes of maximum normal
stresses are perpendicular to each other and these planes are inclined at an angle of 45o to the
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A rectangular bar is subjected to a direct stress (σ) in one plane only. Prove that the normal and
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θ-Angle made by oblique plane with the normal cross-section of the bar,
where
A rectangular bar is subjected to two direct stresses (G, and ơ2) in two mutually perpendicular
directions. Prove that the normal stress (g) and shear stress (s) on an oblique plane which is
inclined at an angle θ with the axis of minor stress are given by
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STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
erive an expression for the stresses on an oblique plane of a rectangular body, when the body
accompanied by a shear stress. Prove that the normal stress and shear stress on an oblique
plane inclined at an angle θ with the plane of major direct stress, are given by
cos 2θ + τ sin 2θ
and
Derive an expression for the major and minor principal stresses on an oblique plane, when the
shear stress.
simple shear stress. Draw the Mohr's circle of stresses and explain how will you obtain the
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10. A body is subjected to direct stresses in two mutually perpendicular directions. How will you