Course Title: Mechanics of solids

Sub code : RT21032

Contact Hours per week : 5 (L) + 1(T) Hours

Course Coordinator : Mr. G.RAJU, Mr. G. SURESH BABU

Course Advisor (if any) : Mr. G.RAJU
Module Coordinator : Mr. D.SRINIVASULU

Course coordinator phone : 9848616861, 8332942393

Course coordinator e-mail : rajugoodelly@gmail.com, sureshbabu.graddala@gmail.com
Course coordinator location : Room No.:2S15, 2G14
Course Coordinator availability : 10:00am - 05:20pm

Pre-requisites Courses : Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics

Course Description:
The students completing this course are expected to understand the basic terms like stress,
strain, poissons ratioetc and different stresses induced in beams, thin cylinders, thick cylinders,
columns. Also understand the construction of shear force and bending moment diagrams. Further, the
student shall be able to understand the shear stresses in circular shafts.

Overview of learning activities:

1. Lecture and Class Discussions.

2. Assignment work.
3. Tutorial Sessions.

Overview of learning resources:

Prescribed & Suggested Text Books

1. Strength of materials /GH Ryder/ Mc Millan publishers India Ltd
2. Solid Mechanics, by Popov
3. Mechanics of Materials/Gere and Timoshenko, CBS Publishers

Reference Books
1. Strength of Materials -By Jindal, Umesh Publications.
2. Analysis of structures by Vazirani and Ratwani.
3. Mechanics of Structures Vol-III, by S.B.Junnarkar.
4. Strength of Materials by S.Timoshenko
5. Strength of Materials by Andrew Pytel and Ferdinond L. Singer Longman.
Overview of assessment:

Internal Test.

Assignments.

University Exams.
 SYLLABUS
MECHANICS OF SOLIDS (II Year - I Semester)

UNIT I
SIMPLE STRESSES & STRAINS : Elasticity and plasticity Types of stresses & strainsHookes
law stress strain diagram for mild steel Working stress Factor of safety Lateral strain,
Poissons ratio & volumetric strain Bars of varying section composite bars Temperature stresses-
Complex Stresses - Stresses on an inclined plane under different uniaxial and biaxial stress conditions -
Principal planes and principal stresses - Mohrs circle - Relation between elastic constants, Strain
energy Resilience Gradual, sudden, impact and shock loadings.
UNIT II
SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT : Definition of beam Types of beams Concept of
shear force and bending moment S.F and B.M diagrams for cantilever, simply supported and
overhanging beams subjected to point loads, u.d.l, uniformly varying loads and combination of these
loads Point of contra flexure Relation between S.F., B.M and rate of loading at a section of a beam.
UNIT III
FLEXURAL STRESSES : Theory of simple bending Assumptions Derivation of bending
equation: M/ I = f/y = E/R Neutral axis Determination bending stresses section modulus of
rectangular and circular sections (Solid and Hollow), I,T, Angle and Channel sections Design of
simple beam sections.
SHEAR STRESSES: Derivation of formula Shear stress distribution across various beams sections
like rectangular, circular, triangular, I, T angle sections.
UNIT IV
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS : Bending into a circular arc slope, deflection and radius of curvature
Differential equation for the elastic line of a beam Double integration and Macaulays methods
Determination of slope and deflection for cantilever and simply supported beams subjected to point
loads, - U.D.L uniformly varying load. Mohrs theorems Moment area method application to simple
cases including overhanging beams, Statically Indeterminate Beams and solution methods.
UNIT V
THIN CYLINDERS: Thin seamless cylindrical shells Derivation of formula for longitudinal and
circumferential stresses hoop, longitudinal and volumetric strains changes in diameter and volume
of thin cylinders Riveted boiler shells Thin spherical shells.
THICK CYLINDERS: lames equation cylinders subjected to inside & outside pressures
compound cylinders.
UNIT VI
TORSION: Introduction-Derivation- Torsion of Circular shafts- Pure Shear-Transmission of power by
circular shafts, Shafts in series, Shafts in parallel.
COLUMNS: Buckling and Stability, Columns with Pinned ends, Columns with other support
Conditions, Limitations of Eulers Formula, Rankines Formula,
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To know the basic terms like stress, strain poissons ratioetc and simple and complex stresses
in bars, strain energy under different loadings and also problem solving techniques.
2. To know the construction of shear force and bending moment diagrams.
3. To calculate the bending and shear stress induced in the beams which are made with different
cross sections.
4. To finding slope and deflection for different support arrangements by different methods.
5. To understand the stresses induced in cylinders subjected to internal, external pressures.
6. To know the shear stresses induced in circular shafts and to understand the columns with
different end conditions.

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

CO1: Determine stresses and strains in bars subjected to loads and temperatures
CO2: Draw Shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams.
CO3: Evaluate the bending and shear stresses in beams.
CO4: Calculate the slope and deflections in beams subjected to transverse loads.
CO5: Determine the stresses induced in thick and thin cylinders subjected to pressures.
CO6: Determine the shear stresses induced in circular shafts and analyze the columns.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs):

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of
the information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
the professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to ones own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Mapping of COs with POs

Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes

PO10

PO11

PO12
PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9
CO1: Determine stresses and strains in
2 2 3 2 2 2
bars subjected to loads and temperatures
CO2: Draw Shear force and bending
2 3 2 2 1 2 2
moment diagrams for beams.
CO3: Evaluate the bending and shear 2 2 2
3 3 2
stresses in beams.
CO4: Calculate the slope and 2 2
deflections in beams subjected to 3 3 2 3
transverse loads.
CO5: Determine the stresses induced in
thick and thin cylinders subjected to 3 3 2 3 2 2 2
pressures.
CO6: Determine the shear stresses
induced in circular shafts in torsion and 3 3 2 2 1 2 2
analyze the columns.
 LESSON PLAN

Branch : Mechanical Engineering

Course Title : Mechanics of Solids (MOS) Regulation: R16
Year / Semester : II B.Tech / I Semester
University : JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY-KAKINADA.

Prescribed & Suggested Text Books

1. Strength of materials /GH Ryder/ Mc Millan publishers India Ltd
2. Solid Mechanics, by Popov
3. Mechanics of Materials/Gere and Timoshenko, CBS Publishers

Reference Books
1. Strength of Materials -By Jindal, Umesh Publications.
2. Analysis of structures by Vazirani and Ratwani.
3. Mechanics of Structures Vol-III, by S.B.Junnarkar.
4. Strength of Materials by S.Timoshenko
5. Strength of Materials by Andrew Pytel and Ferdinond L. Singer Longman.
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Faculty Mr. G. RAJU Faculty: Mr. G. Suresh Babu
Designation : Assoc. Professor Designation: Asst. Professor
Email : rajugoodelly@gmail.com Email: sureshbabu.graddala@gmail.com
Mobile : 9848616861 Mobile: 8332942393

College Website: www.khitguntur.com

S.No Topics to be Covered No. of Cumulative
Lecture Lecture
hours hours
required
UNIT-I
SIMPLE STRESSES AND STRAINS
1 Simple stresses & Strains, Introduction 1 1
2 Types of materials, loads& properties 1 2
3 Types of stresses and strains 1 3
4 Hooks law, stress-strain diagram for mild steel, factor of safety 1 4
5 Lateral strain, Poissons ratio & volumetric strain 1 5
6 Bars of varying cross-sections 3 8
7 Composite bars 3 11
8 Temperature stresses 3 14
9 Complex stresses 2 16
10 Mohrs circle 1 17
11 Relation between elastic constants 1 18
12 Strain energy, gradual, impact & shock loads 2 20
UNIT-II
SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT
1 Shear force & bending moment: definition of beam 1 21
2 Types of beams, concept of SF & BM 2 23
3 SF & BM diagrams for cantilever beam 2 25
4 SF & BM diagram for simply supported beams 2 27
5 SF & BM diagram for overhanging beams 2 29
6 Point of contra flexure, problems 1 30
7 Relation between SF, BM & rate of loading 1 31
UNIT-III
FLEXURAL AND SHEAR STRESSES
1 Flexural stresses: theory of simple bending 1 32
2 Assumptions, bending equation, neutral axis 1 33
3 Determination of bending stresses 1 34
4 Design of simple beam sections: L-section 2 36
5 Design of simple beam sections: T&I-section 2 38
6 Design of simple beam sections: Angle & channel-section 2 40
7 Section modulus 1 41
8 Shear stresses: introduction, derivation of formula 1 42
9 Shear stress distribution: rectangular, circular sections 2 44
10 Shear stress distribution: T, triangular sections 2 46
11 Shear stress distribution: I & angle sections 2 48
UNIT-IV
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS
1 Deflection of beams: elastic curve, slope, deflection & radius 1 49
2 Differential equation for elastic line 1 50
3 Double integration method: cantilever with point and UDL 3 53
4 Cantilever with UVL 1 54
5 Simply supported beam with point and UDL 2 56
6 Macaulys method for simply supported beam 2 58
7 Moment area method & Mohrs theorems 2 60
UNIT-V
THIN AND THICK CYLINDERS
1 Thin cylinders: introduction & derivation of formulae 1 61
2 Hoop , longitudinal and volumetric stresses and strains 1 62
3 Change in diameter, length and volume 1 63
4 Boiler shells ,thin spherical shells 1 64
5 Thick cylinders: assumptions by Lames 1 65
6 Derivation of Lames equation 1 66
7 Cylinders with inside & outside pressures 1 67
8 Compound cylinders, initial difference in diameters 2 69
UNIT-VI
TORSION AND COLUMNS
1 Torsion : introduction, assumptions 1 70
2 Derivation, torsion of circular shafts 1 71
3 Pure shear, transmission of power 2 73
 4 Shafts in series and parallel 3 76
5 Columns : buckling and stability 1 77
6 Columns with different end conditions 2 79
7 Limitations of Eulers and Rankin Formulae 1 80

Lecture plan:

Total Number of lecture hours Required: 80

QUESTION BANK (**preferably from old university question papers)

Blooms
Course
Sl. No. QUESTIONS Taxonomy
Outcomes
Level
UNIT-I
1 Define stress and strain and list the different types of stresses
Knowledge CO1
and Strains
2 State Hookes law and draw the stress strain diagram for mild
Knowledge CO1
steel and indicate salient points.
3 Define the three elastic constants and write the relation among
Knowledge CO1
them.
4 Define the followings: (a) Poissons ratio (b) Lateral strain (c)
Knowledge CO1
Factor of safety.
5 Define the resilience, proof resilience and modulus of
Knowledge
resilience.
6 Describe the effects of temperature changes when a body is
(a) Free to deform
(b) Restrained fully Understanding CO1
(c) Restrained partially
7 Develop the relation among the three elastic constants Understanding CO1
8 Two vertical rods, one of steel and the other of copper are each
rigidly fixed at the top and 50cm apart. Diameter and length of
each rod are 2cm and 4cm respectively. A cross bar fixed to the
rods at the lower ends Carries a load of 5000N such that the Analyzing CO1
cross bar remains horizontal even after loading. Evaluate the
stress in each rod and position of the load on the bar. Take Es =
2.0x 105 N/mm2, Ec = 1.0 x 105 N/mm2.
9 A concrete column is reinforced with steel bars comprising 6
percent of the gross area of column section. What is the
Applying CO1
fraction of the compressive load sustained by steel bars, if the
ratio of Youngs modulii of steel and concrete is 12.5?
10 A prismatic member of length l and unit weight w is suspended
freely from its end. Determine the elongation of the member Understanding CO1
under gravity.
11 A member ABCD is subjected point loads P1, P2, P3, and P4 as
shown in the figure 2. Calculate the force P3 necessary for
equilibrium, if P1=150KN, P2=250KN, P4=200kN. Determine the Analyzing CO1
total charge in the length of the member. Take E=200 GN/m2.
 1600mm2 625mm2 900mm2

A B C D

P1 P2 P3 P4

0.75m 1m 1.2m

12 A bar of mild steel 20 mm diameter is subjected to an axial pull

of 50 KN. The increase in length over a gauge length of 200 mm
is measured to be 0.16 mm. The decrease in diameter was Analyzing CO1
0.0048 mm. From the above data determine the modulus of
Elasticity and Poissons ratio of mild steel.
13 A steel rod ABC is firmly held between two rigid supports A
and C as shown in the figure 1. Find the Stresses developed in
the two portions of the rod, when it is heated through 150C.
Take = 12 10-6 / 0C and E=200GPa

600mm2
400mm2 Analyzing CO1
B C
A

500mm 800mm

14 A rectangular bar is made of steel is 4m long and 10mm thick.

The bar is subjected to an axial tensile load of 60KN. The width
Analyzing CO1
of the bar varies from 70mm at one end to 28mm at the other.
Find the extension of the rod if E=2x105N/mm2.
15 A rigid bar is supported by three rods; the outer rods are steel
and the central one of copper. The cross sectional area of each
steel rod is 300 mm2 and of the copper rod is 1000 mm2. The
three rods are equally spaced and the load of 50 KN is applied
Analyzing CO1
midway between the rods. Determine the forces and stresses
in each of the vertical rods if the rigid bar remains horizontal
after the loads have been applied. Neglect the weight of the
rigid bar. Take Es=205 GPa and Ec=110 KN/mm2.
16 A reinforced concrete column 500 mm x 500 mm in section is
reinforced with 4 steel bars of 25 mm diameter, one in each
corner. The column is carrying a load of 1000 KN. Determine Applying CO1
the stresses in the concrete and steel bars. Take E for steel as
210 GPa and E for concrete as 14 GPa.
17 A piece of material is subjected to tensile stresses of 70
N/mm2 and 30 N/mm2 at right angles to each other. Find the
Analyzing CO1
stresses on a plane the normal of which makes an angle of
400 with the 70 N/mm2 stress
 Blooms
Course
SL.No. QUESTIONS Taxonomy
Outcomes
Level
UNIT-II
1 Define beam and write the classification of beams and loads
Knowledge CO2
acting on the beams.
2 Define and Explain Shear force and Bending Moment. Knowledge CO2
3 Write the expressions for maximum bending moment in a
Understanding CO2
simply supported beam with point load at centre and UDL.
4 What do you meant by point of contra flexure? Knowledge CO2
5 What is the maximum bending moment in a cantilever with a
Understanding CO2
point load at free end?
6 A cantilever beam 4 m long carries a gradually varying load,
zero at the free end to 3 KN/m at the fixed end. Draw bending Analyzing CO2
moment and shear force diagrams for the beam.
7 A cantilever beam AB, 1.8 m long carries a point load of 2.5 KN
at its free end and a uniformly distributed load of 1KN/m from
Analyzing CO2
A to B. Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for the
beam.
8 A cantilever of length 5.0m is loaded as shown in fig. Draw the
S.F and B.M diagrams for the cantilever.

Applying CO2

9 Draw the SF and BM diagrams for a simply supported beam of

span 4m loaded with 2KN, 4KN and 2KN at a distance of 1m, Analyzing CO2
2m, and 3m from the left end of the beam respectively.
10 Construct the shear force and bending moment diagram for
given figure. Also evaluate the maximum bending moment.

Applying CO2

11 Draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams for the
beam shown loaded as in figure. Determine the maximum
bending moment and its location.
Applying CO2

12 A beam of length 8m rests on its supports 5m apart, the right

hand end is over hanging over 3m.the beam carries a uniform
Analyzing CO2
distributed load of 1.6 KN/m over the entire length. Draw S.F
and B.M diagrams and find the point of contra flexure, if any.
13 Draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams for the
beam shown loaded as in figure. Also determine the maximum Applying CO2
bending moment and its location.
 4KN/m 4KN

A C D B

2m 2m 1m

14 A simply supported beam of length 5m carries a uniformly

increasing load of 800N/m run at one end to 1600N/m run at
the other end. Construct the sheer force and bending moment Analyzing CO2
diagrams for the beam. Also evaluate the position and
magnitude of maximum bending moment.
15 Draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams for the
beam shown loaded as in figure. Also determine the maximum
bending moment and its location.

Analyzing CO2

Blooms
Course
SL.No. QUESTIONS Taxonomy
Outcomes
Level
UNIT-III
1 Sketch the Shear stress diagrams for I- section and T- section. Knowledge CO3
2 Define pure bending and discuss the Assumptions for theory of
Knowledge CO3
Simple Bending
3 Develop the formulas of section modulus for Hollow,
Knowledge CO3
Rectangular section and Circular section.
4 Maximum shear stress in a rectangular beam is how many
Knowledge CO3
times of average shear stress and where it occurs.
5 Find the maximum shear stress in a rectangular beam 100mm
wide, and 250 mm deep when it is subjected to 50 KN shear Understanding CO3
force.
6 Develop the bending equation form the basic principles. Understanding CO3
7 Find the maximum shear stress in a circular beam of diameter
Understanding CO3
10 mm when it is subjected to a shear force 4 KN
8 A rectangular beam 300mm deep is simply supported over a
span of 4m. Evaluate the U.D.L per meter which the beam may
Applying CO3
carry, if the bending stress should not exceed 120 N/mm2.
Take I = 8x 106 mm4.
9 A copper wire of 2mm diameter is required to be wound
around a drum. Determine the min. radius of the drum, if the
Applying CO3
stress in the wire is not to exceed 80MPa. Take E as 100GPa for
the copper.
10 T-section beam having flange 2cm*10cm, web 10cm*2cm is
Analyzing CO3
simply supported over a span of 6m. it carries a U.D.L of
 3KN/m run including its own weight over its entire span,
together with a load of 2.5KN at mid span. Determine the
maximum tensile and compressive stresses occurring in beam
section.
11 A steel plate of width 60mm and thickness 10mm is bent into a
Circular arc of radius 10m. Determine the max stress induced
Analyzing CO3
and The bending moment which will produce the max stress.
Take E = 2x105 N/mm2
12 Derive an equation for shear stress across a beam. Understanding CO3
13 A wooden beam supports UDL of 40 KN/m over a simple
supported span of 4m. It is of rectangular cross-section of
Analyzing CO3
200mm wide and 400mm deep. Calculate average and
maximum shear stress.
14 A beam of cross-section of an isosceles triangle is subjected to
a shear force of 30kN at a section where base width=150mm
and height=450mm. Evaluate (i) horizontal shear stress at the Analyzing CO3
neutral axis (ii) the distance from the top of the beam where
shear stress is maximum (iii) value of maximum shear stress.
15 The shear force acting on the beam of I- section with unequal
flanges is 50kN.The section is shown in figure. The moment of
inertia of a section about N.A is 2.849104mm4. Calculate the
value of the shear stress at the N.A. and also sketch the shear
stress distribution over the depth of the section.

Analyzing CO3

16 A wooden beam 100mm wide and 150mm deep is simply

supported over a span of 4m. If shear force at a section of the
Analyzing CO3
beam is 4500N,find the shear stress at a distance 25mm above
the N.A.
17 A I section beam 350mm*150mm has a web thickness of
10mm and a flange thickness of 20mm.if the shear force acting
Analyzing CO3
on the section is 40KN.find the maximum shear stress
developed in the I section.
 Blooms
Course
SL.No. QUESTIONS Taxonomy
Outcomes
Level
UNIT-IV
1 Discuss about the Mohrs theorems. Knowledge CO4
2 What are the methods of determining Slope and Deflection at a
Knowledge CO4
section in a loaded beam?
3 Develop the Relation between slope, deflection and radius of
Understanding CO4
curvature.
4 Develop the expression for deflection at the centre of a simply
Understanding CO4
supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load.
5 Develop the expression for the slope and the deflection of a
simply supported beam carrying a point load at the center by Understanding CO4
MOHRS theorem.
6 A beam 4m long, simply supported at its ends, carries a point
load W at its center. If the slope at the supports is not to exceed Applying CO4
10, find the deflection at the center of the beam.
7 Beam of length 6m is simply supported at its ends and carries
two point loads of 48kN at a distance of 1m and 3m
respectively from the left support. Evaluate (i) The deflection
Analyzing CO4
under each load (ii) The maximum deflection and (iii) the
point at which maximum deflection occurs. Given E=2105
N/mm2 and I=85106mm4.
8 A horizontal beam of symmetrical section of 450mm deep is
simply supported at the ends, carries a load whose intensity
varies uniformly from 18kN/m at one end to 72kN/m at the
Analyzing CO4
other. Determine the central deflection if the span is 6m and
the maximum bending stress is 90N/mm2. Take E = 200
kN/mm2.
9 A simply supported beam 5m long carries two concentrated
loads of 10 KN each at the points 1m from the each end.
Analyzing CO4
Calculate i) Maximum slope and deflection of the beam. ii)
Slope and deflection under each load. Take EI = 1.2104 kN-m2.
10 A beam ABC is loaded as shown in the figure 1. If E = 200 10 6
KN/m2 and I = 9 10-5 m4, Determine i) Slope at end A ii)
Deflection at free end C iii) Maximum deflection

Analyzing CO4
16KN 1.6KN/m
A D B C

6m 4m 3m
11 A simply supported beam 5m long carries concentrated loads
of 10 KN each at points 1m from the each end. Calculate the
Analyzing CO4
slope and deflection under each load. Take (EI) = 1.2104 KN-
m2
12 Determine the deflection at the points B and C of the beam as
shown in figure. The flexural rigidity of the beam is 90 MN-m2.

Analyzing CO4
 1.5m 50KN
70KN

A B C D
1m 3m 2m

13 A Cantilever 1.5m long carries a uniformly distributed load

over the entire length. Find the deflection at the free end if the Analyzing CO4
slope at free end is 1.50.
14 A Cantilever 3m length and of uniform rectangular cross
section 150mm wide and 300mm deep is loaded with a 30 KN
load at its free end. In addition to this, it carries a uniformly
distributed load of 20 KN per meter run over its entire length. Analyzing CO4
Calculate i) Maximum slope and Maximum deflection ii) The
slope and deflection at 2 meters from fixed end. Take E = 210
GN/m2.
15 A horizontal beam AB is simply supported at A and B, 6m
apart. The beam is subjected to a clockwise couple of 300kNm
at a distance of 4m from the left end. If E=2105 N/mm2 and Analyzing CO4
I=2108 mm4. Evaluate (i) The deflection at the point where
couple is acting and (ii) The maximum deflection.
16 A beam of length 8m is simply supported at its ends. It carries
a uniform distributed load of 40kN/m as shown in figure. Solve
the problem to find the deflection of beam at its mid-point and Analyzing CO4
also the maximum deflection and its position. Take E=2105
N/mm2 and I=4.3108 mm4.

Blooms
Course
SL.No. QUESTIONS Taxonomy
Outcomes
Level
UNIT-V
1 Write an equation for longitudinal and hoop stresses in a thin
Knowledge CO5
cylinder.
2 Write an equation for volumetric strain of cylinder. Knowledge CO5
3 What is the volumetric strain for a spherical thin shell? Knowledge CO5
4 Derive the expression for the change of diameter and length of
Understanding CO5
a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure.
5 Derive an expression for volumetric strain of thin cylindrical
Understanding CO5
shell.
6 Calculate the increase in volume of a spherical shell 1m in
diameter and 10cm thick when it is subjected to an internal
Analyzing CO5
pressure of 1.6 MN/m2 Take E = 200 GN/m2 and Poisons ratio
= 0.3.
7 Derive expression for the stresses developed in a thin
Understanding CO5
cylindrical vessel subjected to internal pressure.
8 A spherical shell of 1.5 m inner diameter and 6mm thick is
filled with water under pressure until the volume is increased
by 400 X 103 mm3. Find the pressure exerted by water on the Analyzing CO5
shell. Take youngs modulus as 200GPa and Poissons ratio as
0.3.
 9 A cylinder of internal diameter 0.50m contains air at a
pressure of 7 N/mm2 (gauge). If the maximum permissible
Analyzing CO5
stress induced in the material is 80N/mm2, find the thickness
of the cylinder.
10 Cylindrical pipe of diameter 105m and thickness 105cm is
subjected to an internal fluid pressure of 1.2 N/mm2.
Determine: Analyzing CO5
1) Longitudinal stress developed in the pipe.
2) Circumferential stress developed in the pipe.
11 A Cylindrical vessel whose ends are closed by means of rigid
flange plates is made of steel plate 3mm thick. The internal
length and diameter of the vessel are 65 cm and 35 cm
respectively. Determine the longitudinal and circumferential
Analyzing CO5
stresses in the cylindrical shell due to an internal fluid
pressure of 6 MN/m2. Also calculate the increase in length,
diameter and volume of the vessel. Take E = 210 GN/m2 and
Poisons ratio = 0.35
12 A cylindrical shell of inner and outer radii is 80mm and
120mm respectively is subjected to internal fluid pressure of
Analyzing CO5
90MPa. Find the hoop stresses and draw the distribution
diagram.
13 A thick cylinder with inner and outer diameters is 140mm and
200mm respectively is subjected to a pressure of 2 KN/cm2 on
Analyzing CO5
its outer surface. Determine the maximum and minimum
circumferential stresses and sketch the same.
14 Calculate the thickness of metal required for a cast iron main
800 mm in diameter for water at a pressure head of 100m, if
Applying CO5
the maximum permissible tensile stress is 20 MN/m2 and
weight density of water is 10 KN/m3.
15 Calculate the increase in volume enclosed by a boiler shell
2.5m long and 1m in diameter, when it is subjected to an
internal pressure of 1.5 N/mm2. The wall thickness is such that Analyzing CO5
the maximum tensile stress is 22 N/mm2, under this pressure.
Given E=200 KN/mm2 and Poissons ratio = 0.25.
16 A cylindrical shell 1m long, 180mm internal diameter,
thickness of metal 8mm is filled with a fluid at atmospheric
pressure. If an additional 20,000mm3 of the fluid is pumped in
Applying CO5
to the cylinder. Determine the pressure exerted by the fluid on
the wall of the cylinder and also evaluate the hoop stress is
induced take E=2105 N/mm2 and 1/m = 0.3.

Blooms
Course
SL.No. QUESTIONS Taxonomy
Outcomes
Level
UNIT-VI
1 What are the assumptions made in the theory of torsion? Knowledge CO6
2 Write Torsion equation and mention the different parameters. Knowledge CO6
3 Write the expression for power transmitted by a shaft Knowledge CO6
4 A circular shaft is subjected to a torque of 10kNm. The power
transmitted by the shaft is 209.33kW. Find the speed of shaft Understanding CO6
in revolution per minute.
 5 A shaft is having a diameter of 30mm. What is its polar
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moment of inertia?
6 What is Torsional Rigidity? Knowledge CO6
7 Derive the torsion equation from the basics. Understanding CO6
8 Determine the power transmitted by a shaft of 5 cm diameter
while rotating at 120 rpm. Maximum permissible shear stress
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is 8 KN/cm2. Also find the angle of twist for a length of 1.5m.
Take G = 85 GPa.
9 What is the angle of twist in a 400cm length of a hallow shaft of
16cm external diameter and 8cm internal diameter when
subjected to a torque which produces a maximum shearing
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stress of 80 MPa. Also find the shear stress at the inner edge
and draw the shear stress diagram across the thickness. Take
G = 75 GPa.
10 A hallow steel shaft transmits 250KW of power at 160RPM.
The total angle of twist in a length of 5m of the shaft is 3
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degrees. Determine the inner and outer diameters of the shaft
if the permissible shear stress is 60MPa. Take G= 80GPa.
11 A steel shaft as shown in figure 4, is subjected to a torque T at
the free end and torque 2T is in opposite direction at the
junction. Find the total angle of twist, if the maximum shear
stress in the shaft is limited to 70MPa. Take G=84GPa.
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5cm
10cm
1.2m 1.8m

12 A solid steel shaft is required to transmit a torque of 6.5 KN-m.

What should be the minimum diameter of the shaft, if the Analyzing CO6
maximum shear stress is 40Mpa
13 Calculate the safe compressive load on a hollow cast iron
column of one end is fixed and other hinged of 15 cm external
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diameter, 10 cm internal diameter and 10 m in length. Use
Eulers formula with a factor of safety of 5 and E=95 KN/mm2.
14 Column of timber section 15cm x 20cm is 6 meters long both
ends being fixed. If the youngs modulus for Timber = 17.5
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kN/mm2, determine (i) Crippling load (ii) Safe load for the
column if factor of safety = 3.

Prepared by

Mr. G.RAJU
Assoc. Professor
KHIT