Tutorial 2 (Based on lectures 3 and 4)

Fundamentals of strength of materials (MCEN 2000)

Taken from: "Mechanics of Materials" eighth edition or more, R.C Hibbeler, Pearson.

Question 1: For each of the cross sections as shown in figure 1, determine the coordinate
positions of the centroid and the second moments of area about their respective centroidal x-
and y-axes.

Figure 1
Question 2: For each of the cross sections as shown in figure 2, determine the coordinate
positions of the centroid and the second moments of area about their respective centroidal x-
and y-axes.

Figure 2
Question 3: Calculate the second moment of area about the y-axis for the shaded area as shown.

Figure 3

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Question 4: Determine the second moments of area of the shaded area about the x- and y-axes.
Use the same differential element for both calculations.

Figure 4
Question 5: A rigid bar AB of length L = 1600 mm is hinged to a support at A and supported by
two vertical wires attached at point C and D (see figure). Both wires have the same cross-
sectional area (A = 16 mm2) and are made of the same material (modulus E = 200G Pa). The
wire at C has length h = 0.4 m and the wire D has length twice that amount. The horizontal
distances are c = 0.5 m and d = 1.2 m.
(a) Determine the tensile stress σC and σD in the wires due to the load P = 970 N acting at end B
of the bar. (Ans: σC = 50 MPa, σD = 60 MPa)
(b)Find the downward displacement δB at end B of the bar. (Ans: 0.32mm)

Figure: 5

Question 6: A rigid bar ABCD is pinned at point B and supported by springs at A and D (see figure
below). The springs at A and D have stiffness k1=15kN/m and k2=35 kN/m, respectively, and the
dimensions a, b, and c are 250mm, 500mm, and 200mm, respectively. A load P acts at point C.
If the angle of rotation of the bar due to the action of the load P is limited to 20, what is the
maximum permissible load Pmax? (Ans 1.69 kN)

Figure 6
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Question 7: The column of 200 mm diameter is constructed from high-strength concrete and six
A-36 steel reinforcing rods. If it is subjected to an axial force of 150 kN, determine the average
normal stress in the concrete and in each rod. Each rod has a diameter of 20 mm. The modulus
of elasticity of steel and concrete are 200 GPa and 29 GPa respectively.

Figure 7 Free body diagram:

Question 8: The assembly consists of two red brass C83400 copper alloy (E = 101 GPa) rods AB
and CD of diameter 30 mm, a stainless 304 steel alloy (E = 193 GPa) rod EF of diameter 40 mm,
and a rigid cap G. If the supports at A, C and F are rigid, determine the average normal stress
developed in rods AB, CD and EF.

Figure 8

Question 9: The tapered member is fixed connected at its ends A and B and is subjected to a
load P. Determine the location x of the load and its greatest magnitude so that the average
normal stress in the bar does not exceed σallow = 28 MPa. The member is 50 mm thick.

Figure 9

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Question 10: The horizontal beam is assumed to be rigid and supports the distributed load
shown. Determine the angle of tilt of the beam after the load is applied. Each support consists
of a wooden post having a diameter of 120 mm and an unloaded (original) length of 1.40 m.
Take Ew = 12 GPa.

Figure 10

Question 11: The device is used to measure a change in temperature. Bars AB and CD are
made of A-36 steel and 2014-T6 aluminum alloy respectively. When the temperature is at
40°C, ACE is in the horizontal position. Determine the vertical displacement of the pointer at
E when the temperature to 80°C. Thermal expansion coefficient of steel and aluminium are
12(10-6)/°C and 23(10-6)/°C

Figure 11

Question 12: The bar has a cross-sectional area A, length L, modulus of elasticity E, and
coefficient of thermal expansion α. The temperature of the bar changes uniformly along its
length from TA to TB so that at any point x along the bar T = TA + x(TB- TA)/L. Determine the
force the bar exerts on the rigid walls. Initially no axial force is in the bar and the bar has a
temperature of TA

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 Figure 12

Question 13: The 12 m long A-36 steel rails on a train track are laid with a small gap (8.64 mm)
between them to allow for thermal expansion. What would be the axial force in the rails if the
temperature were to rise from T1 = -30°C to T3 = 40°C. The cross-sectional area of each rail is
3200 mm°, modulus of elasticity 200 GPa thermal expansion coefficient 12(10-6)/°C

Figure 13

Question 14: Three bars each made of different materials are connected together and placed
between two walls when the temperature is T1 = 12 C Determine the force exerted on the
(rigid) supports when the temperature becomes T2 = 18 C. The material properties and
cross-sectional area of each bar are given in the figure. 13

Figure 14

Question 15: The rod is made of A-36 steel and has a diameter of 6 mm. If the rod is 1.2 m
long when the springs are compressed 12 mm and the temperature of the rod is T = 10° C,
determine the force in the rod when its temperature is T = 75° C. Esteel = 200 GPa, αsteel =
12(10-6)/ °C.

Figure 15
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