Mechanics of Deformable Bodies (MEC32P-2)

MODULE EXAM 02
Student
A B C D E F G H I J
Number
2006102602 2 0 0 6 1 0 2 6 0 2

Evaluate the following variables and use them as given in the following problems.

V = 2.5*(F + 1) =
W = 0.25*(I + 1) =
X = H+4 =
Y = I +J +10 =
Z = 10*E + I =
R = 75*(G + 2) =
S = 100*F + 10*G + J =

PROBLEM 01 The aluminum rod ABC (E = 10.1
x 106 psi), which consists of two cylindrical
portions AB and BC is to be replaced with a
cylindrical steel rod DE (E = 29 x 106 psi) of the
same overall length. Determine the minimum
required diameter d of the steel rod if its vertical
deformation is not to exceed the deformation of the
aluminum rod under the same load.
PROBLEM 02 A certain structural member of
uniform cross section has its strain limited to
0.6mm/m. The member has a tensile strength of S
MPa and is D m long. Note: Take D = 5 m if the
obtained value is zero.
a. Determine the smallest permissible diameter
of the cross section if the cross section is
circular.
b. Determine the smallest permissible measure
of one side of the cross section if the cross
section is a square

PROBLEM 03 Determine the elongation of the tapered cylindrical aluminum bar caused by the 30kN axial
load. Use E = 72GPa.
PROBLEM 04 The length of the 3/32 in diameter steel wire CD has been adjusted so that with no
load applied, a gap of Y/64 in exists between the end B of the rigid beam ACB and a contact point
E. Knowing that E = 29 x 106 psi, determine where a Z - lb block should be placed on the beam in
order to cause contact between B and E.

PROBLEM 05 The rigid, horizontal V ton slab is attached to two identical copper rods. There is a
gap Δ = “R/1000” mm between the middle bar, which is made of aluminum, and the slab. Calculate
the stress in each rod Use the following data:
MATERIAL Area (sq. mm) Modulus of Elasticity (GPa)
COPPER 2.5S 120
ALUMINUM 3.5S 70

PROBLEM 06 Links BC and DE are both made of steel (E = 29 x 106 psi) and are 1/2in wide and
1/4in thick. Determine the corresponding deflection of point A if P = “W +X” kips