SWK210 EXAM Revision Questions 2020

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EXAM
REVISION SWK210
QUESTIONS
Author: Mbali Peloyahae
Latest revision date: 25/06/2020
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Contents
Theme 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Question 1 ................................................................................................................................... 3
Question 2 ................................................................................................................................... 4
Question 3 ................................................................................................................................... 5
THEME 2............................................................................................................................................ 6
Question 4 ................................................................................................................................... 6
Question 5 ................................................................................................................................... 7
Question 6 ................................................................................................................................... 8
Question 7 ................................................................................................................................... 9
THEME 3.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Question 8 ................................................................................................................................. 10
Question 9 ................................................................................................................................. 11
Question 10 ............................................................................................................................... 12
THEME 4 + THEME 5 ....................................................................................................................... 13
Question 11 ............................................................................................................................... 13
Question 12 ............................................................................................................................... 15
Question 13 ............................................................................................................................... 16
Question 14 ............................................................................................................................... 17
Question 15 ............................................................................................................................... 18
Question 16 ............................................................................................................................... 19
Question 17 ............................................................................................................................... 20
Question 18 ............................................................................................................................... 21
Theme 6 + THEME 5 ....................................................................................................................... 22
Question 19 ............................................................................................................................... 22
Question 20 ............................................................................................................................... 23
Question 21 ............................................................................................................................... 24
Question 22 ............................................................................................................................... 25
Question 23 ............................................................................................................................... 26
THEME 7.......................................................................................................................................... 27
Question 24 ............................................................................................................................... 27
Question 25 ............................................................................................................................... 28
Question 26 ............................................................................................................................... 29
Question 27 ............................................................................................................................... 30
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Question 28 ............................................................................................................................... 31
Question 29 ............................................................................................................................... 32
Question 30 ............................................................................................................................... 33
Formula Sheet ................................................................................................................................ 34
References ..................................................................................................................................... 35
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Theme 1
Question 1 Marks: [4]
The rigid beam BCD is attached by steel bolts to a

control rod at B and to a hydraulic cylinder at C.
The bolt diameters are ∅𝐵 = 16 mm and ∅𝐶 = 21

mm. The 𝜏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 of steel is 95 MPa.
The metal rod AB has a diameter of 15 mm and the

allowable tensile stress of this material is 150 MPa.
If the Factor of Safety of this assembly is 2.5, find

the ultimate force that can be at C.
Solution:
3
The acrylic rod is 350 mm long and 23 mm in diameter, with and applied axial load of 450 N.
Determine the change in length and change in diameter of the rod if E = 3 GPa and ν = 0.43.
Solution:
4
The rigid bar is supported by the pin-connected

rod that has a cross-sectional area of 450 mm2
and is made of steel.
3.1 Determine the change in length and the strain

of the rod BC.
3.2 Determine the vertical displacement of the bar at B when the load is applied as shown.
Esteel = 201 GPa.
Solution:
5
THEME 2
The steel pipe is filled with concrete and is subjected to a

compressive force P.
The pipe has an inner and outer radius of 175 mm and 200 mm,
respectively. Est = 202 GPa and Ec = 30 GPa.
4.1 Determine the maximum force P that can be applied if the

allowable normal stress in the steel and concrete is 56 MPa and 15
MPa, respectively. What the forces in the steel and in the
concrete?
4.2 What is the displacement of the pipe and concrete due to the
force P?
4.3 What is the strain in the steel and concrete?
Solution:
6
The figure shows a long section through a circular pipe A with an outside diameter of 55 mm
and a wall thickness of 4 mm. The circular pipe A surrounds a solid cylinder B with a diameter
of 37 mm. Both the pipe and the cylinder are fixed at C and the pipe is welded to a thin rigid
flat circular plate at D.
At room temperature [26 °𝐶], the solid bar B is 0.15 mm shorter than the circular pipe A.
∝𝑨 = 10 × 10−6 /°𝐶 EA = 183 GPa
∝𝑩 = 25 × 10−6 /°𝐶 EB = 145 GPa
5.1 What are the normal stresses in the pipe and cylinder, when the temperature is increased
so that the cylinder touches the pipe?
5.2 What are the normal stresses in the pipe and cylinder when the temperature is increased
to 75 °𝐶?
Solution:
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Three flat steel sheets are fixed by

means of a steel rivet by heating the
rivet to 735 °𝐶 and then placing the rivet
through the steel plates as shown.
Esteel = 201 GPa
𝜶𝒔𝒕 = 13 × 10−6 /℃
6.1 What is the normal stress in the rivet at a temperature 10 °𝐶
6.2 Assume that the two outer sheets are fixed at A. If the diameter of the rivet is 8 mm and a
force F of 16 kN acts through the centre of the middle sheet, what is the shear stress in the
rivet?
6.3 Assume that t = 16 mm. What is the bearing stress in the middle sheet?
6.4 What is the governing factor for the force F? What is the maximum force F that can be
applied?
Solution:
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Est = 203 GPa Ebr = 105 GPa ECu = 135 GPa
Ast = 250 mm2 Abr = 400 mm2 ACu = 520 mm2
∝𝒔𝒕 = 13 × 10−6 /℃ ∝𝒃𝒓 = 23 × 10−6 /℃ ∝𝑪𝒖 = 20 × 10−6 /℃
At an initial temperature of 15°𝐶, there is a 2.5 mm gap between the copper section and the
wall. What are the reactions at the fixed ends when the temperature is raised to 50 °𝐶?
Solution:
9
THEME 3
The assembly shown consists of a solid rod

which is 25 mm in diameter and is fixed to the
inside of a tube using a rigid disk at B. The
tube has an outer diameter of 53 mm and a
wall thickness of 5 mm. The torques applied
on the segments AC and BD are as shown in the
sketch. G = 85 MPa.
8.1 Determine 𝜑𝐴𝐵 , 𝜑𝐵𝐶 , 𝜑𝐶𝐷 and 𝜑𝐴𝐷 .
8.2 What is the maximum shear stress in the tube and the rod?
Solution:
10
The solid shaft DF has a diameter of 37 mm and is supported by smooth bearings at D and E. It
is coupled to a motor at F, which delivers 36 kW of power to the shaft while turning at 75
revs/s.
If gears A, B and C remove 8 kW, 12 kW and 16 kW, respectively, determine the maximum
shear stress in segments AB and CF.
Solution
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The composite shaft with length L = 450 mm is manufactured by shrink-fitting a steel sleeve over a
brass core so that the two parts act as a single solid bar in torsion. The outer diameters of the
two parts d1 and d2 are 35 mm and 41 mm, respectively. The shear moduli of elasticity for the
brass and the steel are 33 GPa and 105 GPa, respectively
If a constant torsion of 1360 N.m is applied to the shaft, find the shear stress in the brass core
and the steel sleeve.
Solution:
12
THEME 4 + THEME 5
Set up the discontinuity functions (Macaulay) and draw the shear force and bending moment
diagrams for the following beams:
11.1
11.2
11.3
13
11.4
Solution:
14
The aluminium strut has a cross-sectional area in the form

of a cross.
If it is subjected to a moment of 10.5 N.m, determine the

normal stress and shear stress at A and B. Show the
results on a stress element.
Solution
15
A box beam is constructed from four pieces of

wood, glued together as shown.
If the moment acting on the beam is 12.36 kNm,

determine the normal and shear stresses at A
and B. Show the stresses on a stress element.
Solution
16
A light beam ABCD is supported by a hinge at B and a roller at C. A uniformly distributed load
of 136 kN/m acts between B and C and a point load of 20 kN acts at D. The cross-section of the
beam is as shown.
14.1 Calculate the stresses at E – 750 mm to the right of B and 80 mm from the bottom of the
cross-section.
14.2 Indicate the stresses on a stress element.
14.3 Determine the principle stresses at E and indicate them on a properly oriented element.
14.4 Determine the maximum shear stress and associated normal stress and indicate them on
a properly oriented element.
14.5 Determine the state of stress at E when it is rotated 23° clockwise
Solution:
17
The figure ABC shows a beam that is supported by a hinge at B and a chain at C. The beam acts
as a cable bridge to support cables from building A to building C. The given loads include the
beams own weight, the cables and the workmen.
15.1 Calculate the maximum tensile, compression and shear stresses.
15.2 Draw the shear stress distribution diagram, with captions, no values necessary
Solution:
18
Given the box-beam ABC, put together with 5.2 mm diameter nails, spaced at 95 mm.
16.1 If the allowable shear stress in the nails is 125 MPa, find the maximum force P that can be
applied to the beam
Solution:
19
The composite beam is made of Aluminium (A) and

Brass (B). the moduli of elasticity for the
aluminium and brass are 72 GPa and 105 GPa,
respectively.
17.1 Determine h, the height of the brass strip, so

that the neutral axis of the beam is located at the
seam of the two metals.
17.2 What is the maximum moment that can be applied if the allowable bending stress in the
aluminium is 135 MPa and 30 MPa for the brass?
Solution:
20
The T-beam is nailed together as shown. If

the nails can each handle a shear force of
3.5 kN, determine the maximum shear
force V that the beam can handle, and the
corresponding maximum spacing s (to the
nearest 5 mm), if the allowable shear
stress for timber is 6.5 MPa.
Solution:
21
Theme 6 + THEME 5
The given I-beam is built in and a horizontal load P acts on the beam as shown.
19.1 Given that a compressive stress may not

exceed 75 MPa, determine the largest
permissible load P.
19.2 Determine the principle stresses and

show them on a properly oriented element.
19.3 Determine the maximum shear stresses

and show them on a properly oriented
element.
Solution:
22
The figure shows an angle iron with a force F = 1350 kN applied to the angle iron at the position
shown. The line of action of F is parallel to the x-axis.
20.1 Determine the state of stress at the point P. Show these stresses on a stress element.
Solution:
23
A cylindrical pressure vessel is constructed from a long, narrow steel plate by wrapping the
plate around a mandrel and then welding along the edges of the plate to make a helical joint.
The weld makes an angle of 65° with the longitudinal axis. The vessel has an inner diameter
2.7 m and a wall thickness of 30 mm. The elastic modulus of the material is 205 GPa and ν =
0.33. The internal pressure p is 655 kPa.
21.1 What are the circumferential and

longitudinal stresses of the vessel?
21.2 What are the maximum in-plane and out-of-

plane shear stresses?
21.3 What are the circumferential and

longitudinal strains?
21.4 What is the normal and shear stress acting perpendicular and parallel to the weld seam?
Solution:
24
A spherical tank with a diameter of 650 mm is used to store a gas at a pressure of 45 350 kPa.
The tank has a yield stress in tension of 1050 MPa, a yield stress in shear of 560 MPa, a
modulus of elasticity of 211 GPa, and a Poisson’s ratio of 0.25. The desired factor of safety
with regards to yielding is 2.8. and the maximum allowable normal strain is 1360 x 10-6.
22.1 Determine the minimum permissible thickness of the tank.
22.2 If the thickness is 10 mm and the normal strain is 1002 x 10-6, what is the internal
pressure in the tank?
Solution:
25
The solid shaft is subjected to a torque,

bending moment and shear force as
shown. The diameter of the shaft is 68
mm.
23.1 Determine the principle stresses at

A.
23.2 Determine the principle stresses at

B.
Solution:
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THEME 7
The light beam ABC is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at B. Determine the maximum
deflection of the beam in mm.
E = 17 GPa and I = 5.2 x 10-6 m4
Solution:
27
The beam ABC is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at B. Determine the maximum
deflection in section AB of the beam.
E = 205 GPa and I = 360 v 10-6 m4
Solution:
28
Determine the maximum deflection of the beam in mm.
E = 35 GPa and I = 420 x106 mm4
Solution:
29
The beam ABC is fixed at A and has a vertical support at B.
29.1 Calculate the vertical deflection of point C.
29.2 Determine the reactions of the beam if the support at B moves 1.5 mm upwards.
Solution:
30
The beam ABCDE is fixed at A, has an internal hinge at B and has a roller at D.
30.1 Determine the rotation at hinge B.
30.2 Determine the deflection at hinge B.
30.3 Determine the maximum deflection in span BE.
Solution:
31
A steel beam is fixed at A and is supported by a rod at B.
If it is required that the allowable normal stress for the steel is 145 MPa and the maximum
deflection does not exceed 1.2 mm, determine the smallest diameter rod that should be used. Est =
213 GPa
Solution:
32
The simply supported beam is subjected to a constant distributed load as shown and is also
supported by a roller at B. Find all the reactions.
EI = 100 kNm2
Solution:
33
Formula Sheet
THEME 7 TABLES CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE COURSE

NOTES!
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References
GOODNO, B. J., & GERE, J. M. (2018). Mechanics of materials.
HIBBELER, R. C. (2017). Statics and mechanics of materials. Upper Saddle River,

N.J., Pearson Prentice Hall.
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The rigid beam BCD is attached by steel bolts to a

The bolt diameters are ∅𝐵 = 16 mm and ∅𝐶 = 21

The metal rod AB has a diameter of 15 mm and the

If the Factor of Safety of this assembly is 2.5, find

Question 2 Marks: [6]

Question 3 Marks: [8]

The rigid bar is supported by the pin-connected

3.1 Determine the change in length and the strain

The steel pipe is filled with concrete and is subjected to a

4.1 Determine the maximum force P that can be applied if the

4.3 What is the strain in the steel and concrete?

Question 5 Marks: [8]

∝𝑨 = 10 × 10−6 /°𝐶 EA = 183 GPa

∝𝑩 = 25 × 10−6 /°𝐶 EB = 145 GPa

Question 6 Marks: [8]

Three flat steel sheets are fixed by

Esteel = 201 GPa

6.1 What is the normal stress in the rivet at a temperature 10 °𝐶

Question 7 Marks: [4]

Est = 203 GPa Ebr = 105 GPa ECu = 135 GPa

Ast = 250 mm2 Abr = 400 mm2 ACu = 520 mm2

∝𝒔𝒕 = 13 × 10−6 /℃ ∝𝒃𝒓 = 23 × 10−6 /℃ ∝𝑪𝒖 = 20 × 10−6 /℃

The assembly shown consists of a solid rod

8.1 Determine 𝜑𝐴𝐵 , 𝜑𝐵𝐶 , 𝜑𝐶𝐷 and 𝜑𝐴𝐷 .

Question 9 Marks: [8]

Question 10 Marks: [8]

Question 12 Marks: [8]

The aluminium strut has a cross-sectional area in the form

If it is subjected to a moment of 10.5 N.m, determine the

Question 13 Marks: [5]

A box beam is constructed from four pieces of

If the moment acting on the beam is 12.36 kNm,

Question 14 Marks: [18]

14.2 Indicate the stresses on a stress element.

14.5 Determine the state of stress at E when it is rotated 23° clockwise

Question 15 Marks: [10]

15.1 Calculate the maximum tensile, compression and shear stresses.

Question 16 Marks: [4]

Question 17 Marks: [6]

The composite beam is made of Aluminium (A) and

17.1 Determine h, the height of the brass strip, so

Question 18 Marks: [6]

The T-beam is nailed together as shown. If

19.1 Given that a compressive stress may not

19.2 Determine the principle stresses and

19.3 Determine the maximum shear stresses

Question 20 Marks: [6]

Question 21 Marks: [6]

21.1 What are the circumferential and

21.2 What are the maximum in-plane and out-of-

21.3 What are the circumferential and

Question 22 Marks: [6]

22.1 Determine the minimum permissible thickness of the tank.

Question 23 Marks: [6]

The solid shaft is subjected to a torque,

23.1 Determine the principle stresses at

23.2 Determine the principle stresses at

E = 17 GPa and I = 5.2 x 10-6 m4

Question 25 Marks: [6]

E = 205 GPa and I = 360 v 10-6 m4

Question 26 Marks: [6]