I) Reaction Calculation:

∑Fy = 0

RA = 20+20+10×3 = 70kN

II) SF Calculation:

A = +70kN

BL = +70-10×1=60kN

BR = +60-20=+40kN

CL = +40-20=+20kN

C = +20-20=0kN ( ok)

III) BM Calculation:

C = 0 (B is Free end)

B = - 20×2 - (10×2×1) = - 60 kN-m

A = - 20×3 - 20×1- (10×3×1.5) = -125 kN-m

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2. Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for cantilever beam of 5 m span. Beam
is loaded with udl of 15 N/m over entire span. Vertically downward point load of 100 N at
its free and clockwise moment of 50 Nm at its mid span.

I) Reaction Calculation:

∑ Fy = 0

RA = 15×5+100 = 175N

II) SF Calculation:

SF at A = +175N

BL = +175-(15×5) = +100N

B = +100-100 =0N (⸫ ok)

III) BM Calculation:

BM at B = 0 kN-m (⸪B is Free end)

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CR = -100×2.5-15×2.5×1.25 = -296.875 N-m

CL = -100×2.5-15×2.5×1.25-50 = -346.875N-m

A = -100×5-15×5×2.5-50 = -737.5N-m

3. Draw shear force and bending moment for simply supported beam as shown in Fig.

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I) Reaction Calculation:

∑MA = 0

RB×5.5 = (2×2) ×1+1.5×2+30

RB = 6.72kN

∑Fy = 0

RA+RB = (2×2) + 1.5

RA= -1.22kN

II) SF Calculation:

SF at A = -1.22kN

CL = -1.22-(2×2)= -5.22kN

CR = -5.22-1.5 = -6.72kN

BL = -6.72kN

B= -6.72+6.72 = 0kN (⸫ ok)

III) BM Calculation:

BM at A and B = 0 (⸪ Supports A and B are simple)

C = -1.22×2-(2×2) ×1 = -6.44kN-m

DL = 6.72×2.5-30= -13.2kN-m

DR = 6.72×2.5 = +16.8kN-m

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4. Draw shear force and bending moment for beam as shown in Fig. No. 5

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5. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagram for overhanging beam as shown in fig. No. 6.

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Find the bending stress at a distance of 25 mm below top edge of
rectangular beam section 80mm x 240 mm deep if maximum bending
moment is 5 kN.m.

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A circular beam carries a maximum shear force of 10kN. Find the
necessary diameter of the beam if maximum shear stress is limited to 1.5
N/mm2 .

A simply supported beam carries a udl of intensity 2.5kN/m over entire

span of 5m. The cross section of beam is a T-section having the dimensions
given below. Flange: 125mm x 25mm, Web; 175mm x 25mm, overall
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depth=200mm. Calculate the maximum shear stress for the section of the
beam. Construct shear distribution diagram.

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A beam has hollow rectangular section with external 100mm x 200mm and
uniform thickness of 10mm. Draw shear stress distribution diagram. If
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section is subjected to the shear force of 100kN. Also determine ratio of
maximum shear stress and average shear

stress.

Determine by Rankine’s formula the safe load on the column of 5.5 m

length, with both ends fixed, can carry with a factor of safety 4. The
properties of section are A= 1777mm2. Ixx= 11.6x106 mm4. Iyy= 0.84x106
mm4. σc = 3200 N/mm2 and α= 1/1600.

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A solid circular column is 4m long with both ends fixed, carries a safe axial
load 500kN. Using Euler’s equation, calculate the diameter of column. Take
E=100kN/m2 and Factor of safety 2.5.

A Steel rod 15 m long is at a temperature of 150C. Find the free expansion

of the length when the temperature is raised to 650C. Find the temperature

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stresses when the expansion of the rod is fully prevented. Take, α = 12×10-6
per 0C. E = 2×105 N/mm2

State four assumptions made in Euler’s theory.

1. Compressive load on the column is exactly axial.

2. Material of the column is perfectly homogenous and isotropic.

3. Column is initially straight and of uniform lateral dimensions.

4. Self-weight of the column is neglected.

5. Column is long and fails due to buckling only.

6. Shorting of the column due to direct compression is neglected.

7. The stresses do not exceed the limit of proportionality.

8. It obeys Hook’s law.

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Calculate the crippling load by Rankine’s formula for a hollow circular
column of 300 mm external diameter and 200 mm internal diameter.
Unsupported length of the column is 4.2 m. If (a) both ends are fixed and
(b) both ends are hinged. Take σc= 550 N/mm2 , a= (1/1600)

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 CLASS TEST-II
Roll No
8 5 22303

Name of Institute: Ahinsa Institute of Technology Dondaicha

Program Name: Civil Engineering Program Code: CE

Semester: Third

Course Title: Mechanics of Structure

Marks: 20 Time: 1 Hour

Instruction:

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. Illustrate your answer with neat sketches whenever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
5. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q 1. Attempt any four. (4X2= 08)

a) Define M.I. giving its S.I. unit. (22303.a)

b) State the M.I. of a triangular section about its horizontal axis passing through

C.G. (22303.a)

c) Define elasticity and elastic limit. (22303.b)

d) Define Poisson’s ration and give expression for it. (22303.c)

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 e) Define linear strain and lateral strain. (22303.b)

f) Define Bulk modulus giving its expression. (22303.c)

Q 2. Attempt any Three. (3X4= 12)

a) A steel bar having cross section area of 800 mm is subjected to an axial forces as

shown in figure .Find the change in length for each part and total change in length

of the bar.(Fig.1) (22303.b)

b) A steel rod of 32 mm diameter and 2 m long is subjected to an axial pull of 60kN.

Find

i. Stress

ii. Strain

iii. Elongation

Take E=200 GPa (22303.b)

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 c) In a biaxial stress system, the stresses along two perpendicular directions 70

N/mm2 tensile in nature and 40 N/mm2 compressive in nature. Calculate the

strains along these two directions. Consider E=200Gpa and µ=0.25. (22303.c)

d) Calculate the least moment in inertia of a symmetrical I-section having following

details : Flanges : 150 mm × 20 mm

Overall depth : 240 mm and Thickness of web : 10 mm (22303.a)

PRACTICE TEST 22303

KRN-3809
2 Hours / 50 Marks Seat No.

Instructions – (1) All Questions are Compulsory.

(2) Answer each next main Question on a new page.

(3) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever
necessary.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(5) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket
Calculator is permissible.
(6) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic
Communication devices are not permissible in
Examination Hall.

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 1) Attempt any FIVE of the following. 10 Marks

a. Define Hooke’s law with expression. Hook’s law

b. Define modulus of rigidity and bulk Modulus

c. State perpendicular axis theorem of M.I.

d. Define stress and strain

e. Differentiate between gradually applied load and suddenly applied load with suitable

example.

f. Write Euler’s and Rankine’s formula with meaning of each term

g. Define Resilience. State it’s SI unit.

2) Attempt any TWO of the following. 08 Marks

a. Along with expression state parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis theorem

b. Find MI of semicircular lamina having radius 80 mm, about horizontal and

vertical centroidal axes.

c. Calculate MI about centroidal horizontal and vertical axes for the channel section

as shown in Fig. No. 1.

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d) Calculate the force required to punch a hole of 25 mm diameter in a plate of 3 mm

thickness. Take permissible shear stress as 120 MP

Q.3) Attempt any TWO of the following. 08 Marks

a. A square rod 10 mm  10 mm in cross section and 1 m long is fixed at both

ends. Calculate magnitude and nature of temperature stress induced due to rise

in temperature of 50 C. Also find end reaction. Take E = 2  105 MPa and  =

12  10–6/ C.

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b. A bar 4m long is fixed at one end and there is a gap of 2mm between the

other end and the support. Calculate the stress induced if it is heated through

i) 250 c and ii)500 c if α =12×10-6 /0c.

c. A cube of 100 mm side is subjected to stresses along three directions such that

x = 80 N/mm2 (tensile)y = 60 N/mm2 (compressive) and z = 0. Calculate

strains in all three directions. Also calculate change in volume of cube. Take E

= 2  105 N/mm2 ,  = 0.25.

d. Determine the Magnitude of force P and the total elongation of a bar as shown

in Fig. No. (3). Take E = 210 GPa.

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Q.4) Attempt any THREE of the following. 12 Marks

a. A metal bar 20 mm wide, 15 mm thick and 2.8m long, is subjected to an axial

pull of 36 kN. Calculate changes in length, width and thickness. Also calculate

change in volume of rod. Take 5 E = 1.80 ×10 N/mm2 and μ = 0.32 .

b. A cube of 120mm side is subjected to a direct load of 48 kN on all faces.

Determine change in volume if E=200Gpa and 1/m=0.25.

c. Draw SPD and BMD for an overhanging beam as shown in Fig. No. 4.

Determine maximum B.M and also locate point of contra flexure.

d. A cast iron column 4m long with both ends fixed carries a safe

compressive load of 800 KN. Using Euler’s equation, calculate the

diameter of column. Take E=2X105 N/mm2 and Factor of safety = 4.

e. A 3m long hollow circular column with 200 mm as external diameter and

150mm as internal diameter is fixed at both the ends. Determine the

Rankine’s crippling load if α = and fc=320N/mm

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Q.5) Attempt any TWO of the following. 12 Marks

a. Draw S.F. and B.M. diagram for the cantilever beam as shown in fig

b. Draw SFD and BMD for a beam loaded and supported as shown

c. Solve the following

i) A simply supported beam has span 8m carries a point load of 50 kN

at the centre of the beam. Calculate the modulus of section if bending

stress is not to exceed 150Mpa, along with stress distribution

diagram.

ii) A rectangular beam having cross-section 100 × 200 mm deep is

subjected to a shear force of 20 kN. Find the shear stress at

1. the top layer,

2. The neutral axis

3. average value of shear stress

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