Model Question Paper (CBCS) with effect from 2015-16

15ME552
USN
Fifth Semester B.E. Degree (CBCS) Examination
Theory of Elasticity
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module.
MODULE – I

1 a Derive the equations of equilibrium for a 2-D stress state. (08 Marks)
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written e.g, 38+2 = 40, will be treated as malpractice.

12 6 9 (08 Marks)
b State of stress at a point is given by σ = ⌈ 6 10 3 ⌉ MPa. Find principal
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stresses and directions.
OR
2 a A point under three dimensional stress system is on xyz coordinate system. Derive (08 Marks)
1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

the Cauchy’s stress equations for the component of the stresses on an arbitrary
plane.

b A rectangular component of stress at a point are given as follows:

 x = 100 MPa,  y = 75 MPa ,  z = 50 MPa
(08 Marks)
 xy = 70 MPa,  yz = 50 MPa,  xz = 30 MPa
a) Find stresses on octahedral plane
1 1
b) Stress on plane whose outward normal has direction cosines , 0,
2 2

MODULE – II

3 a Derive the first and second set of compatibility equations. (10 Marks)

b The displacement field is given by u = (x2+2z) ; v = (4x+2y2+z) ; w = (4z2). (06 Marks)

What are the strain components at (2, 2, 3) and express them in matrix form.
OR
4 a Discuss the significance of compatibility conditions. Also, define plane state of (06 Marks)
strain.
b If strain at a point is given as follows: (10 Marks)
 x = 4x10-3 ,  y = 3x10-3,  z = 2x10-3
 xy = 2x10-3,  yz = 1x10-3,  xz = -3x10-3
Find the principal strains and determine the direction cosines of maximum principal
strain.
MODULE – III
Important Note:

5 a Determine the bending stress component in case of bending of cantilever bean by (09 Marks)
an end load.
b A thick cylinder of internal diameter 150 mm and external diameter 200 mm is
simultaneously subjected to internal pressure of 10 MPa and external pressure of
4 MPa. Given, E = 2x105MPa and ν = 0.25. Determine: (07 Marks)
a) Circumferential stresses at ri and ro.
b) Plot variation of radial and hoop stress across the thickness.
c) Change in internal and external radii.
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6 a Derive the equations of equilibrium in polar coordinates. (10 Marks)
b The state of stress at a point is given by:
 x  200 MPa,  y  100 MPa,  z  50 MPa
(06 Marks)
 xy  40 MPa,  yz  50 MPa,  zx  60 MPa.
If E = 2x105 N/mm2 and G = 0.8x105 N/mm2, find the corresponding strain
components from Hooke’s law. Take ν=0.2.

MODULE – IV

7 a Determine the maximum shear stress under torsion of a circular bar. (16 Marks)

OR
8 a Derive expressions for shearing stresses induced in a bar of elliptical cross section
that is subjected to a twisting moment. Also, show that maximum stress occurs at (08 Marks)
the ends of the minor axis of ellipse.
b A hollow disc of internal radius 100 mm and external radius 150 mm rotates at
200 rpm. Determine the circumferential stress at ri and ro . Also, find the change in (08 Marks)
internal and external radius. Assume: ρ= 7.2 x 10-6 kg/mm3, E = 2 x 105 MPa and
ν=0.3.

MODULE – V

9 a Determine the radial and tangential stress distribution in a solid long cylinder (09 Marks)
subjected to a radial temperature distribution.
b Derive Euler's expression for buckling load for column with one end fixed and (07 Marks)
other end free.
OR
10 a Derive the expressions for stress components in a thin circular disc subjected to (10 Marks)
temperature.
b Explain the significance of thermo-elastic stresses. Also, write the thermo-elastic (06 Marks)
stress strain relations.