Java Python ENGG2400 – Mechanics of Solids 1
T3 2019 Block Test 3
Question 1: (3 Marks)
A pressure vessel is loaded with torsional and axial loadings. A point P on the inner surface of the pressure vessel experiences a stress state in the x-y plane as shown in the figure. There is also an normal stress due to the internal pressure σzz = − 100 MPa .
a) Draw the Mohr’s Circle for the stress state in the x-y plane. Use Mohr’s circle to determine:
- The principal stresses σ1 , σ2 and the angle of rotation θp to the principal axes
- The maximum shear stressτxy ,max in the x-y plane and the angle of rotation θs to the maximum in-plane shear axes.
Label all calculated points, intersections, diameters and angles.
b) Draw the orientation of the principal axes and maximum in-plane shear axes relative to the x-y axes. Draw the stress state of rotated material elements orientated with the principal axes and maximum in-plane shear axes. Clearly label stress magnitudes and directions.
c) Calculate the absolute maximum shear stress τ abs,max .
d) Which plane does the absolute shear stress occur in?
1-2 plane
1-3 plane
2-3 plane
1, 2 and 3 refer to the principal axes such that σ1 > σ2 > σ3
Question 2: (3 Marks)
Abeam is pin supported at A and is roller supported atB. It is loaded as shown in the figure. The beam has a constant second moment of area I = 170 × 10−6 m and a Young’s modulus of E = 200 GPa .
a) Complete the free body diagram of the beam and calculate all support reactions
b) Write down the expression for bending moment as a function of position on the beam. c) Circle the correct boundary conditions for this beam d) Calculate the beam deflection as a function of position on the beam. Calculate the deflection at a position 9m to the right of support A.
e) Which of the following curves best represent the deflection of the beam? The distance between vertical grid lines represents 1m.
Question 3: (3 Marks)
The cantilevered beam with length L has a force F applied to it at an angle θ= 30o above the horizontal. The beam has constant cross-sectional and material properties.
a) Calculate the normal force N , shear force V and bending moment M as functions of position on the beam.
b) Calculate the axial ( Ua )i , shear ( Us )i and bending strain ( Ub )i energies for the beam.
c) Calculate the displacement ∆ of the right end of the beam in the direction of the applied force