August
T24/M07051/EE/20150810
2015
Strength of Material
Instructions:
MARKS-80
Time: 3 Hrs
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. “Long Answer type Question (LAQ)” is a supply type
question of 15 marks which required a typical answer of about
60-80 lines in bout 32-40 minutes.
3. “Sort Answer type Question (SAQ)” is a supply type question
of 5 marks which required a typical answer of about 15-20 lines
in bout 08-10 minutes.
4. Figures to the right indicate marks allotted to the questions.
5. Assume suitable data if necessary
6. Use a nonprogrammable type of scientific calculator is
allowed
Marks
SECTION-A
Q.1 A) Distinguish between Young’s modules an bulks modulus of
elasticity.
10
05
B) Define factor of safety.
OR
Q.1 A) Define linear and lateral strain.
B) Define Hoop stress
10
05
Q.2 Describe variation of shear stress. Determine shear stress
distribution in rectangular section.
15
OR
Q.2 Define lateral strain and poison’s ratio.
15
Q.3 Distinguish between circular and rectangular shafts.
05
Q.4 Write down the expression for stress in I-section.
05
SECTION-B
Q.5 Explain middle third rule for rectangular sections. What is its
significance?
15
OR
Q.5 Describe the relation between the mean rate of loading, shearing
force and bending moment.
15
Q.6 In a thin cylinder, the hoop strain is 3.5 times the longitudinal
strain. How much is the Poisson’s ratio?
15
OR
Q.6 Sketch different cases of end conditions of column. State equivalent
length in each case.
15
Q.7 What happens to a structure if it is loaded beyond the yield point?
5
Q.8 What is spring index?
5
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