Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Hyderabad Campus
Second Semester 2012-2013
Course No : CE G552 Maximum marks : 40
Course Title : Advanced Structural Mechanics & Stability Duration: 60 Minutes
Evaluation Component : Test-I ( Closed Book) Date : 23-02-2013

Question paper consists of 3 questions printed on both sides. Answer ALL Questions
in sequence. Assume any required data suitably and mention clearly. A4 size self-
written formulae sheet is permitted.

1. Let σx = -5c, σy = c, σz = c, τxy = -c,, τyz =, τzx = 0, where c =1000kPa. Determine the principal
stresses, stress deviators, principal axes, greatest shearing stress and octahedral stresses.
[4+3+4+1+3=15]

2. The displacement field in micro units for a body is given by

u = ( x2 + y ) i + (3 + z ) j + ( x2 + 2 y ) k  
 
Determine the principal strains at (3, 1, -2) and the direction of the minimum principal
strain. [7+3=10]

3. Prove that the following are Airy’s stress functions and examine the type of the stress
distribution represented by them [5+5+5=15]

(
(i) φ = Ax 2 + By 2           (ii) φ = Ax 3     (iii) φ = A x 4 − 3 x 2 y 2 )

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