Assignment 1

Solid Mechanics 2

1. For the given state of plane strain, determine the state of strain associated with axes 𝑥′
and 𝑦′ rotated through the given angle 𝜃 = −25°
𝜀𝑥 = −800𝜇, 𝜀𝑦 = 450𝜇, 𝛾𝑥𝑦 = 200𝜇

2. The following state of strain has been measured on the surface of a thin plate. Knowing
that the surface of the plate is unstressed, determine (a) the direction and magnitude of
the principal strains, (b) the maximum in-plane shear strain, (c) the absolute maximum
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shear strain. (Use 𝑣 = 3 )

𝜀𝑥 = −600𝜇, 𝜀𝑦 = −400𝜇, 𝛾𝑥𝑦 = 350𝜇

3. The given state of plane stress is known to exist on the surface of a machine component.
Knowing that E = 200 GPa and G = 77.2 GPa ,

determine the direction and magnitude of the three principal strains (a) by determining
the corresponding state of strain and then using Mohr’s circle for strain,
(b) by using Mohr’s circle for stress to determine the principal planes and principal
stresses and then determining the corresponding strains.

4. The following state of strain has been determined on the surface of a cast-iron machine
part:
𝜀𝑥 = −720𝜇, 𝜀𝑦 = −400𝜇, 𝛾𝑥𝑦 = 660𝜇

Knowing that E = 69 GPa and G = 28 GPa, determine the principal planes and principal
stresses (a) by determining the corresponding state of plane and then using Mohr’s circle

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 for stress, (b) by using Mohr’s circle for strain to determine the orientation and
magnitude of the principal strains and then determining the corresponding stresses

5. The beam is subjected to the load shown in the figure. Determine the equation of the
elastic curve (deflection), by using Macaulay function. EI is constant.

6. Determine the maximum deflection of the simply supported beam E = 200 GPa and I =
65 106 mm4. Use integration approach.