STRENGTH OF MATERIALS TAKE HOME QUIZ:

1.) A truck and trailer combination crossing a 12-m span has axle loads of
10, 20, and 30 kN separated respectively by distances of 3 and 5 m.
Compute the maximum moment and maximum shear developed in the
span.
2.) Three wheel loads roll as a unit across a 44-ft span. The loads are P1 =
4000 lb and P2 = 8000 lb separated by 9 ft, and P3 = 6000 lb at 18 ft from
P2. Determine the maximum moment and maximum shear in the simply
supported span.
3.) A rigid bar, hinged at one end, is supported by two identical springs as
shown. Each spring consists of 20 turns of 10-mm wire having a mean
diameter of 150 mm. Compute the maximum shearing stress in the springs,
using equation (1). compare results if Wahl's formula is used.

4.) As shown, a homogeneous 50-kg rigid block is suspended by the three

springs whose lower ends were originally at the same level. Each steel
spring has 24 turns of 10-mm-diameter on a mean diameter of 100 mm, and
G = 83 GPa. The bronze spring has 48 turns of 20-mm-diameter wire on a
mean diameter of 150 mm, and G = 42 GPa. Compute the maximum
shearing stress in each spring using equation (1). compare results if Wahl's
formula is used.