Register Number Name of the Candidate : 3534 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2015 ( STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ) ( FIRST SEMESTER) L STRESS ANALYSIS AND INSTRUMENTATION (Elective ) SEE-104. EXPERIME! (Common with Part-Time) November ] [ Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 75 Marks Answer any FIVE questions. . The stress components at a point areg x = 20, oy = 10, 6, = 5; Tyy =l0tyz = 4 and 2 ~ 5 MPa, Determine the normal and shearing strsses on the plane whose direction cosines Yew: V, ‘ are 1G, fs, Gr, - Also calculate the direction of shear stress. .. The state of stress at a point is given by 2, BG Ty =3 xy. tye 4 ts Fa 1 =y% +1557, =xz Determine the body force distribution at the point (1, 2, 3) so that the stresses are equilibrium. (a) Describe the load relaxation techniques as applicable in experimental stress analysis.(7) (b) Write down the most commonly used stress functions for obtaining the solution of biharmonic equation. 3) . (a) What are the types of strain gauges? ©) (b) Write a short note on ‘simple lever type strain gauges and give its advantages. (10) Explain in detail about the delta Rosette. (5) (a) Briefly discuss the characteristics of various measuring instruments. (10) (b) Write short notes on ‘sensing element’ and ‘transducer.’ ©) . (a) Distinguish between potentiometer displacement transducer and differential transformer transducer. (10) (b) Write short notes on ‘load cells.” () . (a) Explain the working principle of digital type oscilloscope and give its applications. (10) (b) Describe the function of ultrasonic tester. ©