Code No: R2021012 R20 SET - 1

II B. Tech I Semester Regular

Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December,
ember, 2023
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
MATERIALS- I
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions each Question from each unit
All Questions carry Equal Marks
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UNIT-I
1 a) A polyethylene bar having diameter d1=4.0 in. is [7M]
placed inside a steel tube having inner diameter
d2=4.02 in. (see figure). The polyethylene bar is
then compressed by an axial force P.
At what value of the force P will the space between
the nylon bar and the steeltube be closed? (For
nylon, assume E =400
400 ksi and v=0.4.)
sectional area of bar ABCD is 600 mm2(Figure 1).. Determine the
b) The cross-sectional [7M]
maximum normal stress in the bar.

Figure 1 Figure 2
OR [7M]
2 a) A circular rod made of material Ahas a sleeve made of material B shrunk onto it so that [7M]
the two parts are securely bonded. For all three cases listed below,derive
erive expression for
the total elongation and stress inducedin the circular rod when the assembly iiss subjected
to a temperature change of ΔT. Case 1: α1>α2; Case 2: α1=α2;Case 3: α1<α2
(Geometric and Material properties are as follows. Rod: diameter d1, length L1, Youngs
modulus E1, Coefficient of thermal expansion α1 Sleve: outer diameter d2, length
L1,Youngs modulus E2, Coefficient of thermal expansion α2)
b) Establish the relationship between Poisson’s ratio, Elastic moduli and bulk modulus.
modulus [7M]

UNIT-II
3 A beam of length L is being designed to support a uniform load [14M]
of intensity q (see figure 2).
). If the supports of the beam are placed at the ends,
creating a simple beam, the maximum bending moment in the beam is ql2/8.
However, if the supports of the beam are moved symmetrically toward the
middle of the beam (as pictured), the maximum bending moment is reduced.
Determine the distance a between the supports so that the maximum
bending moment in the beam has the smallest possible numerical value.
Draw the shear-force
force and bending
bending-moment
moment diagrams for this condition.
OR

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4 a) For the beam shown in Figure 3, draw the shear force and bending moment [7M]
diagrams.

Figure 3 Figure 4
b) Find the point of contra flexure for the beam shown in Figure 4 [7M]

UNIT-III
5 a) Each girder of the lift bridge (see figure) is [7M]
180 ft long and simply supported at the ends.
The design load for each girder is a uniform
load of intensity 1.6 k/ft. The girders are
fabricated by welding tree steel plates so as to
form an I-shaped cross section (see figure)
having section modulus S =3600 in.3
What is the maximum bending stress in a
girder dueto the uniform load?
b) What are the assumptions of Theory of simple bending? [7M]

OR
6 a) An I – section has the following dimensions: [7M]
Flanges : 150 mm x 20 mm
Web : 30 mm x 10 mm
The maximum shear stress developed in the beam is 16.8 N/mm2. Find the shear
force to which the beam is subjected.
b) Establish a relationship between maximum and average shear stress for a given [7M]
rectangular section of width b and depth d.
UNIT-IV
7 a) A simply supported beam of span 7.5 m loaded point load of 14 kN at its centre, [14M]
in addition to the UDL of 6 kN/m for the whole span. Find slopes at the
supports and maximum deflection. Use double integration method.
OR
8 a) Determine Maximum deflection for simply supported beam under uniformly [7M]
distributed load.
b) Discuss briefly about moment area method. [7M]

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UNIT-V
9 a) A cylindrical pipe of diameter 1.5 m and thickness 1.0 cm is subjected to an [7M]
internal fluid pressure of 1.2 N/mm2. Determine longitudinal stress developed in
the pipe, and circumferential stress developed in the pipe.
b) Derive an expression for longitudinal stress for thin cylinders. [7M]

OR
10 a) Differentiate between thin cylinder and thick cylinder and mention any four [7M]
application of thin and thick cylinders.
b) A water main 80 cm diameter contains water at a pressure head of 100 m. If the [7M]
weight density of water is 9810 N/mm2, find the thickness of the metal required
for the water main. Given the permissible stress as 20 N/mm2.

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Code No: R2021012 R20 SET - 2

II B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December, 2023

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS- I
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions each Question from each unit
All Questions carry Equal Marks
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UNIT-I
1 a) Define Hook’s law. Differentiate between brittle, ductile materials with the help [7M]
of stress strain diagram.
b) A load of 120 N falls through a height of 20 mm on to a collar rigidly attached [7M]
2
to the lower end of a vertical bar 1.2 m long and of 1.5 cm cross-sectional area.
The upper end of the vertical bar is fixed. Determine: (i). Maximum
instantaneous stress induced in the bar, and (ii). Maximum instantaneous
elongation. Take E=2x105N/mm2
OR
2 a) Deduce the total extension of a uniformly tapering rod of diameters d and D [7M]
over a length of L, when the rod is subjected to an axial load P
b) A circular steel rod AB (diameter d1= 1.0 in., length L1= 3.0 ft) has a bronze [7M]
sleeve (outer diameter d2= 1.25 in., length L2= 1.0 ft) shrunk onto it so that the
two parts are securely bonded (see Figure).
Calculate the total elongation of the steel bar due to a temperature riseT= 500°F.
(Material properties are as follows: for steel, Es= 30x 106 psi and αs=6.5x106/°F;
for bronze, Eb= 15 x 106 psi and αb=11x106/°F.)

Figure 1 Figure 2

UNIT-II
3 a) A simply supported beam of span 9 m loaded with a varying load of intensity [7M]
2 kN/m at the left hand side and 4.5 kN/m at the right side. Draw the S.F and
B.M diagrams.
b) Define point of contra flexure? Explain with the help of an example. [7M]

OR
4 A beam ABC is simply supported at A and B and has an overhang BC (see [14M]
Figure 2). The beam is loaded by two forces P and a clockwise couple of
moment Pa that act through the arrangement shown. Draw the shear-force and
bending-moment diagrams for beam ABC.

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UNIT-III
5 a) A water main 600 mm diameter contains water at a pressure head of 100 m. If [7M]
the density of water is 9810 N/m3, find the thickness of the metal required for
the water main. Given the permissible stress as 22 N/mm2.
b) Find the ratio of depth to width of the strongest beam that can be cut from a [7M]
circular log of diameter, d
OR
6 A cast iron beam is of T-section as shown in [14M]
Figure. The beam is simply supported on a
span of 8 m. The beam carries a uniformly
distributed load of 1.5 kN/m length on the
entire span. Determine the maximum tensile
and maximum compressive stresses. Draw
the shear stress distribution across the cross
section.

UNIT-IV
7 a) A simply supported beam of span L, carrying a point load P at 0.3L from left [7M]
support. Determine the mid-span displacement and slopes at the supports,
using the moment area method.
b) Explain moment area methods with example. [7M]

OR
8 a) Derive the deflection expression for deflection at the free end of a cantilever [7M]
beam of length L, having a constant EI throughout the section and a load P is
applied at the center of the beam.
b) Explain Macaulay’s method with example. [7M]

UNIT-V
9 Derive the Lames equations from the fundamentals in a thick cylindrical shell [14M]
for the given radii (r1 and r2) and internal fluid pressure, p.
OR
10 a) A spherical shell of internal diameter 750 mm and of thickness 9 mm is [7M]
subjected to an internal pressure of 1.8 N/mm2. Determine the increase in
diameter and increase in Volume. Take E= 2x105N/mm2, 1/m =0.33
b) Derive an expression for hoop stress and longitudinal stresses and establish a [7M]
relationship between them.

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Code No: R2021012 R20 SET - 3

II B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December, 2023

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS- I
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions each Question from each unit
All Questions carry Equal Marks
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UNIT-I
1 a) Deduce the expression for Strain Energy due to gradual and sudden applied [7M]
loads.
b) An T – section has the following dimensions: [7M]
Flanges : 150 mm x 20 mm
Web : 30 mm x 10 mm
The maximum shear stress developed in the beam is 16.8 N/mm2. Find the shear
force to which the beam is subjected.
OR
2 a) The rails of a railroad track are welded together at their ends (to form continuous [7M]
rails and thus eliminatethe clacking sound of the wheels) when the temperature
is 60°F.
What compressive stress is produced in the rails when they are heated by the sun
to 120°F if the coefficient of thermalexpansion α =6.5x106/°F and the modulus
of elasticity E =30x106 psi?
b) Draw the stress strain curve for mild steel and explain critical stresses and [7M]
points.
UNIT-II
3 Draw the shear force and bending moment for the given beam AC (see figure) [14M]

Figure 1 Figure 2
OR
4 a) Determine the reactions for the given figure1 and figure2 beams. [7M]
b) What are the different types of beams? Explain the support conditions and draw [7M]
free body diagrams.
UNIT-III
5 a) Derive the shear stress formula from fundamentals. [7M]

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b) A T – section has the following dimensions: [7M]

Flanges : 150 mm x 20 mm
Web : 30 mm x 10 mm
The maximum shear stress developed in the beam is 16.8 N/mm2. Find the shear
force to which the beam is subjected.
OR
6 a) A 120 mm x 50 mm I-Section is subjected to a shearing force of 15kN. [7M]
Calculate the shear stress at the neutral axis and at the top of the web. Given I
= 220x104 mm4, Area = 9.4x102mm2, web thickness = 3.5 mm and flange
thickness = 5.5 mm.
b) Establish a relationship between maximum and average shear stress of a [7M]
isosceles triangle.
UNIT-IV
7 a) Calculate the deflection and slope at point B for the given beam (Figure 3). [7M]

Figure 3 Figure 4
b) Explain double integration method. [7M]

OR
8 a) Calculate the deflection and slope at point C for the given beam (Figure 4). [7M]
b) Explain Mohr’s theorem. [7M]

UNIT-V
9 a) A cylindrical tank subjected to internal pressure p is [7M]
simultaneously compressed by an axial force F=72 kN
(see figure). The cylinder has diameter d 100 mm and
wall thickness t=4 mm. Calculate the maximum
allowable internal pressure pmax based upon an
allowable shear stress in the wall of the tank of 60
MPa.
b) Derive an expression for circumferential stress for thin cylinders. [7M]

OR
10 a) A thin cylinder of internal diameter 1.25 m contains a fluid at an internal [7M]
pressure of 2 N/mm2. Determine the maximum thickness of the cylinder if:
i) The longitudinal stress is not to exceed 30 N/mm2.
ii) The circumferential stress is not to exceed 45 N/mm2
b) Derive an expression for longitudinal stress for thin cylinders. [7M]

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Code No: R2021012 R20 SET - 4

II B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December, 2023

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS- I
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions each Question from each unit
All Questions carry Equal Marks
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UNIT-I
1 a) A rigid bar of weight W =750 lb hangs from three equally [7M]
spaced wires, two of steel and one of aluminum(see
figure). The diameter of the wires is 1/8 in. Before they
were loaded, all three wires had the same length.
What temperature increase ΔT in all three wires will result
in the entire load being carried by the steel wires?
(Assume Es=30x106psi,αs =6.5 x 106/°F, and αa =
12x106/°F.)
b) Establish a relation between E, G, and K. [7M]

OR
2 a) A rigid bar AB of length L 66 in. is hinged to a support at [7M]
A and supported by two vertical wires attached at points C
and D(see figure). Both wires have the same cross-
sectional area (A =0.0272 in2) and are made of the same
material (modulus E = 30x106 psi). The wire at C has
length h = 18 in. and the wire at D has length twice that
amount. The horizontal distances are c = 20 in. and d =50
in.
(a) Determine the tensile stresses C and D in the wires due
to the load P= 340 lb acting at end B of the bar.
(b) Find the downward displacement B at end B of the bar.
b) Differentiate between elasticity and plasticity. Give some examples with their [7M]
applications.
UNIT-II
3 Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for the given beam (Figure 1) [14M]

Figure 1 Figure 2
OR
4 Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the given beam (Figure 2) [14M]

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UNIT-III
5 What are the assumptions of theory of pure bending and establish the relationship [14M]
between them.
OR
6 a) A thin strip of hard copper (E 16,000 ksi) having length L [7M]
=80 in. and thickness t = 3/32 in. is bent into a circle and
held with the ends just touching (see figure).
(i) Calculate the maximum bending stressin the strip.
(ii) By what percent does the stress increase or decrease if
the thickness of the strip is increased by 1/32 in.?
b) A hollow steel box beam has the rectangular [7M]
cross section shown in the figure. Determine the
maximum allowableshear force that may act on the beam
if the allowable shear stress in 36 Mpa

UNIT-IV
7 a) Differentiate between double integration method and Macaulay’s method. Explain [7M]
their applicability to calculate slope and deflection.
b) Acantilever beam of span 7.5 m loaded point load of 14 kN at its centre, [7M]
in addition to the UDL of 6 kN/m for the whole span. Find themaximum
deflection. Use double integration method.
OR
8 a) State moment area theorems. [7M]
b) Find the slope and deflection of simply supported beam of span L, carrying (i) [7M]
a point load P at the centre, (ii) a U.D.L of w kN/m over the entire span, using
the moment area method
UNIT-V
9 Derive the Lames equations from the fundamentals in a thick cylindrical shell [14M]
for the given radii (r1 and r2) and internal fluid pressure, p.
OR
10 a) A spherical shell of internal diameter 750 mm and of thickness 9 mm is [7M]
subjected to an internal pressure of 1.8 N/mm2. Determine the increase in
diameter and increase in Volume. Take E= 2x105N/mm2, 1/m =0.33
b) Show that the sum of radial and hoop stresses in a thick cylinder is constant. [7M]

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