USN 15ME832

18ME15/25

Model Question Paper

Eight Semester B.E. Degree (CBCS)
Experimental Stress Analysis
Time:3hrs. Max. Marks:80
Note: 1.Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module.
MODULE – I
1 a. Explain the working of generalized measurement system with block diagram (08 Marks)
taking the example.
b. Explain the following
(i) System Response (ii) Types of Experimental errors (08 Marks)
OR
2 a. Derive an expression for gauge factor of an electric resistance strain gauge (08 Marks)

b. Explain with a neat sketch

(i) Bonded wire strain gauge (ii) Weldable strain gauge (08 Marks)
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written e.g, 38+2 = 40, will be treated as malpractice.

MODULE – II
3 a. Define a strain rosette and mention the different types of strain rosette configuration (08 Marks)
b. The following readings of strain were obtained on a rectangular strain rosette mounted
on aluminum for which E=70GPa, ʊ = 0.32, εa = 285*10-6εb= 65*10-6 εc =102*106.
Important Note: 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

Determine the principal strains, principal strain direction, principal stresses and (08 Marks)
maximum shear stress.
OR
4 a. List out the torque measurement methods. Explain Gravity balance method and Strain
(08 Marks)
gauge torsion meter
b. With relevant sketch explain the working principle of unbonded resistance- strain gauge (08 Marks)
for strain measurement.
MODULE – III
5 a. Explain the calibration technique used for photoelastic circular disc under diametral
(08 Marks)
compression
b. What is meant by polarization? With a neat sketch explain Fringe multiplication (08 Marks)
Technique
OR
6 a. List the commonly used stress separation techniques. Explain shear difference method (08 Marks)
b. List the properties of 2D photoelastic model materials and material for 2D
Photoelasticity. (08 Marks)
MODULE – IV
7 a. With a neat sketch explain stress freezing method (08 Marks)
b. Describe briefly the scattered light method of photoelastic stress analysis. Specify the
advantages and limitations of this method (08 Marks)
OR
8 a. Explain birefringent coating method (04Marks)
b. Derive an expression for stress and strain in the specimen in terms of coating thickness. (06 Marks)
c. Explain the working of a reflection polariscope (06 Marks)
MODULE – V
9 a. With relevant sketches discuss the crack patterns which can be obtained in a brittle
coating under various combination of stresses (08 Marks)
b. Explain the principle of brittle coating technique and enumerate the advantages and (08 Marks)
disadvantages.
OR
10 a. Explain briefly the phenomenon of Moiré techniques used for the analysis of stresses. (08 Marks)
b. Explain with a neat sketch, the displacement field approach to Moiré – fringe analysis. (08 Marks)

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