5.29.

A fixed-ended beam of length L is subjected to a concentrated force P at a distance c

away from the left end. Derive the equations for the beam deflections V1 (for 0 ≤ x ≤ c) and

V2 (for c ≤ x ≤ L).

[Hints: Apply method of Sections to two segments: 0 ≤ x < c and 0 ≤ x < L (i.e. at a section

beyond the concentrated force P) solve for integration constants by applying boundary

conditions for v1 at x=0, and for v1 and v2 at x=c, and for v2 at x=L. Set constant (L-c)=b to

simplify your solutions ]

Q1. A steel circular cylindrical bar of 0.1 –m diameter is subjected to a compound bending

and tension at its ends. The materials yield strength is 221 MPa. Assume failure to occur by

yielding and take the value of the applied moment to be M=17kN.m. Using the octahedral

shear stress theory, determine the limiting value of P that can be applied to the bar without

causing permanent deformation.

Q2. Determine the width t of the cantilever of height 2t and length 0.25m subjected to a

450N concentrated force at its free end. Apply the maximum energy of distortion theory.

The tensile and compressive strengths of the material are both 280MPa.

[Hint: consider the conditions where normal stress and shear stress are at their maximum.]

Q3. A structural member is subjected to combined loading so the following stress occurs at a

critical point:

120 50 30

50 80 20

30 20 10 MPa
The tensile yield strength of the material is 300 MPa. Determine the factor of safety n

according to (a) maximum shearing stress theory and (b) maximum energy of distortion

theory.

Q4. The state of stress at a point in a cast-iron structure (σm=290MPa, σ1m=650 MPa) is

described by σx=0, σy= -180 MPa and txy=200 MPa. Determine whether failure occurs at the

point according to (a) the maximum principal stress criterion and (b) the Coulomb-Mohr

criterion.

Q5. An AISI-4340 steel pressure vessel of 60-mm diameter and a 5-mm wall thickness

contains a 12-mm- long crack (Fig. p4.33).