NEW SCHEME 2014

(COMMON TO MDE/MEA/MMD/CAE)
14CAE13
FIRST SEMESTER M. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, (MODEL QUESTION PAPER)

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CONTINUUM MECHANICS
Time: 3 Hrs

Max Marks: 100

Note: 1) Answer any FIVE full questions
2) Assume missing data suitably

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Distinguish between homogenous, isotropic linear elasticity and heterogeneous,

Anisotropic non-linear plasticity.
(4 Marks)
Derive the differential equations of equilibrium including body forces
(6 Marks)
The state of stress at a point is characterized by the components.
x = 12 MPa, y = 9 MPa, z = 4.5 MPa, xy = 4 MPa, yz = 5 MPa, xz = 1 MPa
Calculate stress invariants, principal stresses and direction cosines of principal axes
(10 Marks)
Given the Stress tensor at a point, calculate the normal and Shear Stress
components on a octahedral plane passing through the point.
(10 Marks)
Present 3-D strain displacement relations.
(5 Marks)
Physically justify the need for deriving strain compatibility equations.
(5 Marks)
Present Generalized Hookes law for 3-D stress state including Thermal effects.
(10 Marks)
Formulate 3-D elasticity problem and comment on its solution
(10 Marks)
Present Airys stress function approach for the solution of 2-D problems in
Cartesian co-ordinates.
(5 Marks)
Derive and plot the stress distribution in a cantilever rectangular plate subjected to
a end load.
(15 Marks)
Present the bi-harmonic equations in polar co-ordinates.
(5 Marks)
Present a general solution to the above equation.
(5 Marks)
Derive and plot the stress distribution in a curved beam with end moments.
(10 Marks)
For stress analysis of a rotating annular disk
a) Derive the governing differential equations.
b) Present a general a general solution to the above equation,
c) Calculate and plot the stress distribution.
(20 Marks)
Sketch Stress-Strain curves for elastic perfectly plastic, bi-linear elastic, Non-linear
elastic behaviors. Present Elastic-Plastic stress-strain relations.
(5 Marks)
State Tresca and von-Mises yield criteria, express them analytically and display
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them graphically for a 3-D stress state.

(10 Marks)
Present simple visco-elastic models creep function, relaxation function and
hereditary integrals.
(5 marks)
Write short notes on
a) Conservation of mass, continuity equation.
b) Linear momentum principle, equation of motion.
c) Piola-Kirchoff stress tensors, Lagrangian equations of Motion.
d) Law of Conservation of energy, The energy equation.
e) Computational fluid dynamics
(20 Marks)