Subject Code: H8704/R13

M. Tech –II Semester Regular/ Supply Examinations, October, 2015

THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS
(Common to SE and SD,)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 60
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry EQUAL marks
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1. Derive the differential equation governing the plate. Sate various assumptions involved
in the derivation.

2. a) Using the Navier solution obtain general equation for a rectangular plate subjected to
hydrostatic pressure
b) Obtain the modified equation in case of a plate subjected to in plane forces.

3. Derive expressions for deflection, shear force and bending moment for a circular plate
with simply supported boundary conditions subjected to uniformly distributed loading.

4. a) How do you classify shells into long and short shells as per various theories
b) Write boundary conditions for simply supported cylindrical shells with the edge
conditions or the end shells in a multiple group of shells.

5. a) Derive the equations of equilibrium of membrane theory for cylindrical shells

b) A simply supported circular cylindrical shell with free longitudinal edges is
spanning 22m and radius of 10m and semicircular angle of 35 degrees. The edge
beam has width of 300mm and depth of 1500mm. Determine stress resultants for
NX N0 Nx0 under self weight using membrane theory. If there is an edge beam what
is the maximum longitudinal force developed in the edge beam.

6. a) Derive Shorer’s differential equation

b) Give solutions to Shorer’s differential equations

7. a) How do you classify shells into long and short shells as per various theories
b) Write boundary conditions for simply supported cylindrical shells with the edge
conditions. i) Single shell without edge beam
ii) single shell with edge beam

8. Explain
a) Annular Plates
b) Levy’s Solution of Plates
c) Analysis of Conical Shells
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