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 STRESS (p. 1-2)
 STRAIN (p. 3-4)
 AXIAL LOAD (p. 5-7)
 TORSION (p. 7-10)
 BENDING (p. 10-15)
 TRANSVERSE SHEAR (p. 16-17)
 COMBINED LOADINGS (p. 17-19)
 STRESS TRANFORMATION (p. 19-20)

CE DEPARTMENT
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HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY – CE DEPARTMENT

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STRESS

1. The column is subjected to an axial force of 8kN, which is applied through the centroid of the
cross-sectional area. Determine the average normal stress acting at section a-a.

a. 1.82 MPa

b. 2.82 MPa

c. 3.82 MPa

d. 4.82 MPa

2. The lever is held to the fixed shaft using a tapered pin AB which has a mean diameter of 6mm. If a
couple is applied to the lever, determine the average shear stress in the pin between the pin and
lever.

a. 29.5 MPa

b. 30.0 MPa

c. 31.0 MPa

d. 32.0 MPa

3. The built-up shaft consists of a pipe AB and solid rod BC. The pipe has an inner diameter of 20mm
and outer diameter of 28mm. The rod has a diameter of 12mm. Determine the average normal stress at
points D.

a. 13.3 MPa

b. 23.3 MPa

c. 33.3 MPa

d. 34.3 MPa

4. The two members used in the construction of an aircraft fuselage are joined together using a 30deg
fish-mouth weld. Determine the average normal stress on the plane of each weld. Assume each
inclined plane supports a horizontal force of 400lb.

a. 66.7 MPa

b. 76.7 MPa

c. 86.7 MPa

d. 96.7 MPa

5. If the block is subjected to the centrally applied force of 600kN, determine the average normal
stress in the material.

a. 5.0 MPa

b. 15.0 MPa

c. 25.0 MPa

d. 35.0 MPa

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6. A 175lb woman stands on a vinyl floor wearing stiletto high-heel. If the heel has the dimensions
shown, determine the average normal stress she exerts on the floor.

a. 869.0 psi

b. 879.0 psi

c. 889.0 psi

d. 899.0 psi

7. The truss is made from three pin-connected members having the cross-sectional areas shown in the
figure. Determine the average normal stress developed in member BC when the truss is subjected to
the load shown. State whether the stress is tensile or compressive.

a. 469.0 psi (T)

b. 479.0 psi (C)

c. 489.0 psi (T)

d. 499.0 psi (C)

8. Determine the average normal stress developed on links AB and CD of the smooth two-tine grapple
that supports the log having a mass of 3Mg. The cross-sectional area of each link is 400mm2.

a. 339.0 MPa

b. 439.0 MPa

c. 449.0 MPa

d. 459.0 MPa

9. The beam is supported by a pin at A and short link BC. If P=15kN, determine the average shear
stress developed in the pins at A. All pins are double shear as shown and each has a diameter of
18mm.

a. 324.0 MPa

b. 334.0 MPa

c. 344.0 MPa

d. 354.0 MPa

10. Member B is subjected to a compressive force of 800lb. If A and B are both made of wood are 3/8”
thick, determine the smallest dimension h of the horizontal segment so that it does not fail in
shear. The average shear stress for the segment is 300psi.

a. 2.74”

b. 3.74”

c. 4.74”

d. 5.74”

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STRAIN

11. An air-filled rubber ball has a diameter of 6”. If the air pressure within it is increased until
the ball’s diameter becomes 7”, determine the average normal strain in the rubber.

a. 0.167 in/in

b. 1.167 in/in

c. 2.167 in/in

d. 3.167 in/in

12. A thin strip of rubber has an unstretched length of 15”. If it is stretched around a pipe having
an outer diameter of 5”, determine the average normal strain in the strip.

a. 0.0472 in/in

b. 0.1472 in/in

c. 0.2472 in/in

d. 0.3472 in/in

13. The rigid beam is supported by a pin at A and wires BD and CE. If the load P on the beam causes
the end C to be displaced 10mm downward, determine the normal strain developed in wire BD.

a. 0.00107 mm/mm

b. 0.00207 mm/mm

c. 0.00307 mm/mm

d. 0.00407 mm/mm

14. Nylon strips are fused to glass plates. When moderately heated the nylon will become soft while
the glass stays approximately rigid. Determine the average shear strain in the nylon due to the
load P when the assembly deforms as indicated.

a. 0.197 rad

b. 1.197 rad

c. 2.197 rad

d. 3.197 rad

15. If the unstretched length of the bowstring is 35.5”, determine the average normal strain in the
string when it is stretched to the position shown.

a. 0.0689 in/in

b. 0.0789 in/in

c. 0.0889 in/in

d. 0.0989 in/in

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16. The piece of rubber is originally rectangular. Determine the average shear strain at A if the
corners B and D are subjected to the displacements that cause the rubber to distort as shown by
the dashed lines.

a. 0.0142 rad

b. 0.0242 rad

c. 0.0342 rad

d. 0.0442 rad

17. The piece of plastic is originally rectangular. Determine the shear strain at corners B if the
plastic distorts as shown by the dashed lines.

a. 0.0116 rad

b. 0.1116 rad

c. 0.2116 rad

d. 0.3116 rad

18. The piece of plastic is originally rectangular. Determine the shear at corner D if the plastic
distorts as shown by the dashed lines.

a. 0.0116 rad

b. 0.1116 rad

c. 0.2116 rad

d. 0.3116 rad

19. The piece of plastic is originally rectangular. Determine the average normal strain that occurs
along the diagonals AC.

a. 0.0016 mm/mm

b. 0.1016 mm/mm

c. 0.2016 mm/mm

d. 0.3016 mm/mm

20. A square piece of material is deformed into the dashed position. Determine the shear at A.

a. 0.00524 rad

b. 0.01524 rad

c. 0.02524 rad

d. 0.23524 rad

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AXIAL LOAD

21. The ship is pushed through the water using an A-36 steel propeller shaft that is 8m long, measured
from the propeller to the thrust bearing D at the engine. If it has an outer diameter of 400mm and
a wall thickness of 50mm, determine the amount of axial contraction of the shaft when the
propeller exerts a force on the shaft of 5kN. The bearings at B and C are journal bearings.

a. -0.00364 mm

b. -0.10364 mm

c. -0.20364 mm

d. -0.30364 mm

22. The assembly consist of a steel rod CB and an aluminum rod BA each having a diameter of 12mm. If
the rod is subjected to the axial loadings at A and at the coupling B, determine the displacement
of the coupling B. The unstretched length of each segment is shown in the figure. Neglect the size
of the connections at B and C and assume that they are rigid. Est=200GPa, Eal=70GPa.

a. 1.59 mm

b. 2.59 mm

c. 3.59 mm

d. 4.59 mm

23. The bar has a cross-sectional area of 3in2 and E=35x103 ksi. Determine the displacement of its end
A when it is subjected to the distributed loading.

a. 0.0128”

b. 0.1128”

c. 0.2128”

d. 0.3128”

24. Determine the elongation of the A-36 steel member when it is subjected to an axial force of 30kN.
The member is 10mm thick.

a. 0.36 mm

b. 1.36 mm

c. 2.36 mm

d. 3.36 mm

25. The 304 stainless steel post A is surrounded by a red brass C83400 tube B. Both rest on the rigid
surface. If a force of 5kip is applied to the rigid cap, determine the required diameter d of the
steel post so that the load is shared equally between the post and tube.

a. 2.39”

b. 3.39”

c. 4.39”

d. 5.39”

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26. The composite bar consists of a 20mm diameter A-36 steel segments AB and 50mm diameter red brass
C83400 end segments DA and CB. Determine the displacement of A with respect to B due to the
applied load.

a. 0.235 mm

b. 0.335 mm

c. 0.435 mm

d. 0.535 mm

27. The A-36 steel column is encased in high-strength concrete as shown. If an axial force 60kip is
applied to the column, determine the required area of the steel so that the force is shared
equally between the steel and concrete. How far does the column shorten? It has an original length
of 8ft.

a. 0.00445”

b. 0.00545”

c. 0.00645”

d. 0.00745”

28. Two A-36 steel wires are used to support the 650lb engine. Originally AB is 32” long and A’B’ is
32.008” long. Determine the force supported by wire AB when the engine is suspended from them.
Each wire has a cross-sectional area of 0.01in2.

a. 261.0 lb

b. 361.0 lb

c. 461.0 lb

d. 561.0 lb

29. The assembly consists of an A-36 steel bolt and a C83400 red brass tube. If the nut is drawn up
snug against the tube so that L=75mm then turned an additional amount so that it advances 0.02mm
on the bolt, determine the force in the bolt and the tube. The bolt has a diameter of 7mm and the
tube has a cross-sectional area of 100mm2.

a. 0.16 kN

b. 1.16 kN

c. 2.16 kN

d. 3.16 kN

30. The rod is made of A-36 steel and has a diameter of 0.25”. If the rod is 4’ long, when the springs
are compressed 0.5” and the temperature of the rod is T=40oF, determine the force in the rod when
its temperature is T=160oF.

a. 0.419 kip

b. 0.519 kip

c. 0.619 kip

d. 0.719 kip

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31. A 6’ long steam pipe is made of A-36 steel with a shear stress of 40ksi. It is connected directly
to two turbines A and B as shown. The pipe has an outer diameter of 4” and a wall thickness of
0.25”. The connection was made at T1=70oF. If the turbines’ points of attachment are assumed rigid,
determine the force the pipe exerts on the turbines when the steam and thus the pipe reach a
temperature of T2=275oF.

a. 106.0 kip

b. 116.0 kip

c. 126.0 kip

d. 136.0 kip

32. A 6’ long steam pipe is made of A-36 steel with a shear stress of 40ksi. It is connected directly
to two turbines A and B as shown. The pipe has an outer diameter of 4” and a wall thickness of
0.25”. The connection was made at T1=70oF. If the turbines’ points of attachment are assumed to
have a stiffness of k=80x103 kip/in, determine the force the pipe exerts on the turbines when the
steam and thus the pipe reach a temperature of T2=275oF.

a. 102.0 kip

b. 112.0 kip

c. 122.0 kip

d. 132.0 kip

33. The 2014T6 aluminum rod has a diameter of 0.5” and is lightly attached to the rigid supports at A
and B when T1=70oF. Determine the force P that must be applied to the collar so that, when T=0oF,
the reaction at B is zero.

a. 3.85 kip

b. 4.85 kip

c. 5.85 kip

d. 6.85 kip

TORSION

34. A shaft is made of a steel alloy having an allowable shear stress of 12ksi. If the diameter of the
shaft is 1.5”, determine the maximum torque T that can be transmitted. What would be the maximum
torque T if ta 1” diameter hole is bored through the shaft?

a. 7.0 ksi

b. 8.0 ksi

c. 9.0 ksi

d. 10.0 ksi

35. The solid shaft is fixed to the support at C and subjected to the torsional loadings shown.
Determine the shear stress at point A.

a. 5.04 MPa

b. 6.04 MPa

c. 7.04 MPa

d. 8.04 MPa

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36. The tube is subjected to a torque of 750N-m. Determine the amount of this torques that is resisted
by the gray shaded section. Solve the problem using the torsion formula.

a. 415.0 N-m

b. 515.0 N-m

c. 615.0 N-m

d. 715.0 N-m

37. The copper pipe has an outer diameter of 40mm and an inner diameter of 37mm. If it tightly secured
to the wall at A and three torques are applied to it as shown, determine the absolute maximum
shear stress developed in the pipe.

a. 16.7 MPa

b. 26.7 MPa

c. 36.7 MPa

d. 46.7 MPa

38. The solid shaft has a diameter of 0.75”. If it is subjected to the torques shown, determine the
maximum shear stress developed in region BC of the shaft. The bearings at A and F allow free
rotation of the shaft.

a. 4.07 ksi

b. 5.07 ksi

c. 6.07 ksi

d. 7.07 ksi

39. The solid shaft has a diameter of 0.75”. If it is subjected to the torques shown, determine the
maximum shear stress developed in regions CD and EF of the shaft. The bearing at A and F allow
free rotation of the shaft

a. 1.17 ksi

b. 2.17 ksi

c. 3.17 ksi

d. 4.17 ksi

40. The solid 30mm diameter shaft is used to transmit the torques applied to the gears. Determine the
absolute maximum shear stress on the shaft.

a. 65.5 MPa

b. 75.5 MPa

c. 85.5 MPa

d. 95.5 MPa

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41. The shaft consists of three concentric tubes, each made from the same material and having the
inner and outer radii shown. If a torque of 800N-m is applied to the rigid disk fixed to its end,
determine the maximum shear stress in the shaft.

a. 1.9 MPa

b. 11.9 MPa

c. 21.9 MPa

d. 31.9 MPa

42. The assembly consists of two sections of galvanized steel pipe connected together using a reducing
coupling at B. The smaller pipe has an outer diameter of 0.75” and an inner diameter of 0.68”,
whereas the larger pipe has an outer diameter of 1” and an inner diameter of 0.86”. If the pipe is
tightly secured to the wall at C, determine the maximum shear stress developed at section AB of
the pipe when the couple shown is applied to the handles of the wrench.

a. 6.82 ksi

b. 7.82 ksi

c. 8.82 ksi

d. 9.82 ksi

43. If the applied torque on shaft CD is equal to 75N-m, determine the absolute maximum shear stress
in shaft CD. The bearings B, C and D allow free rotation of the shafts and the motor holds the
shafts fixed from rotating.

a. 7.91 MPa

b. 8.91 MPa

c. 9.91 MPa

d. 10.91 MPa

44. The solid shaft is made of material that has an allowable shear stress of 10MPa. Determine the
required diameter of the shaft.

a. 22.91 mm

b. 32.91 mm

c. 42.91 mm

d. 52.91 mm

45. The solid shaft has a diameter of 40mm. Determine the absolute maximum shear stress in the shaft.
5-16

a. 4.57 MPa

b. 5.57 MPa

c. 6.57 MPa

d. 7.57 MPa

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46. Two wrenches are used to tighten the pipe. If the pipe is made from a material having an allowable
shear stress of 85MPa, determine the allowable maximum force P that can be applied to each be
applied to each wrench. The pipe has an outer diameter of 25mm and inner diameter of 20mm.

a. 208.0 N

b. 308.0 N

c. 408.0 N

d. 508.0 N

47. The copper pipe has an outer diameter of 2.5” and an inner diameter of 2.3”. If it is tightly
secured to the wall at C and a uniformly distributed torque is applied to it as shown, determine
the shear stress developed at point A. These points lie on the pipe’s outer surface.

a. 0.72 ksi

b. 1.72 ksi

c. 2.72 ksi

d. 3.72 ksi

48. The copper pipe has an outer diameter of 2.5” and an inner diameter of 2.3”. If it is tightly
secured to the wall at C and a uniformly distributed torque along its entire length, determine the
absolute maximum shear stress in the pipe.

a. 2.59 ksi

b. 3.59 ksi

c. 4.59 ksi

d. 5.59 ksi

BENDING

49. Determine the moment M that will produce a maximum stress of 10ksi on the cross section.

a. 5.8 kip-ft

b. 10.8 kip-ft

c. 15.8 kip-ft

d. 20.8 kip-ft

50. Determine the maximum tensile bending stress in the beam if it is subjected
to a moment of M = 4kip-ft.

a. 2.72 ksi

b. 3.72 ksi

c. 4.72 ksi

d. 5.72 ksi

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51. The channel strut is used as a guide rail for a trolley. If the maximum moment in the strut is M =
30N-m, determine the bending stress at point A.

a. 4.81 MPa

b. 5.81 MPa

c. 6.81 MPa

d. 7.81 MPa

52. The channel strut is used as a guide rail for a trolley. If the allowable bending stress for the
material is 175MPa, determine the maximum bending moment the strut will resist.

a. 571.0 N-m

b. 671.0 N-m

c. 771.0 N-m

d. 871.0 N-m

53. Determine the moment M that should be applied to the beam in order to create a compressive stress
at point D of 30MPa.

a. 16.5 kN-m

b. 26.5 kN-m

c. 36.5 kN-m

d. 46.5 kN-m

54. The beam is made from three boards nailed together as shown. If the moment acting on the cross
section is M = 600N-m, determine the maximum bending stress in the beam.

a. 1.06 MPa

b. 1.56 MPa

c. 2.06 MPa

d. 2.56 MPa

55. The aluminum strut has a cross-sectional area in the form of a cross. If it is subjected to the
moment M = 8kN-m, determine the bending stress acting at point A.

a. 2.49 MPa

b. 3.49 MPa

c. 4.49 MPa

d. 5.49 MPa

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56. The aluminum strut has a cross-sectional area in the form of a cross. If it is subjected to the
moment M = 8kN-m, determine the maximum bending stress in the beam.

a. 29.4 MPa

b. 39.4 MPa

c. 49.4 MPa

d. 59.4 MPa

57. The steel rod having a diameter of 1” is subjected to an internal moment M = 300lb-ft. determine
the stress created at point A.

a. 16.7 ksi

b. 26.7 ksi

c. 36.7 ksi

d. 46.7 ksi

58. The rod is supported by smooth journal bearings at A and B that only exert vertical reactions on
the shaft. Determine its smallest diameter d if the allowable bending stress is 180MPa.

a. 66.3 mm

b. 76.3 mm

c. 86.3 mm

d. 96.3 mm

59. The axle of the freight car is subjected to wheel loadings of 20kip. If it is supported by two
journal bearings at C and D, determine the maximum bending stress developed at the center of the
axle, where the diameter is 5.5

a. 10.2 ksi

b. 11.2 ksi

c. 12.2 ksi

d. 13.2 ksi

60. The steel beam has the cross-sectional area shown. Determine the largest intensity of distributed
load WO that it can support so that the maximum bending stress in the beam does not exceed 22ksi.

a. 3.1 kip/ft

b. 2.1 kip/ft

c. 1.1 kip/ft

d. 0.1 kip/ft

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61. The steel beam has the cross-sectional are shown. If wO = 0.5kip/ft, determine the maximum bending
stress in the beam.

a. 8.0 ksi

b. 9.0 ksi

c. 10.0 ksi

d. 11.0 ksi

62. The shaft is supported by a smooth thrust bearing at A and smooth journal bearing a D. If the
shaft has the cross section shown, determine the absolute maximum bending stress in the shaft.

a. 32.8 MPa

b. 42.8 MPa

c. 52.8 MPa

d. 62.8 MPa

63. Determine the moment M that must be applied to the beam in order to create a maximum stress of
80MPa. Also sketch the stress distribution acting over the cross section.

a. 176.0 kN-m

b. 186.0 kN-m

c. 196.0 kN-m

d. 206.0 kN-m

64. The steel beam has the cross-sectional area shown. Determine the largest intensity of distributed
load w that it can support so that the bending stress does not exceed 22ksi.

a. 3.65 kip/ft

b. 2.65 kip/ft

c. 1.65 kip/ft

d. 0.65 kip/ft

65. The steel beam has the cross-sectional area shown. If w = 5kip/ft, determine the absolute maximum
bending stress in the beam.

a. 46.8 ksi

b. 56.8 ksi

c. 66.8 ksi

d. 76.8 ksi

66. If the beam ACB has a square cross section, 6” by 6”, determine the absolute maximum bending
stress in the beam.

a. 13.6 ksi

b. 14.6 ksi

c. 15.6 ksi

d. 16.6 ksi

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67. The wood beam has a rectangular cross section in the proportion shown. Determine its required
dimension b if the allowable bending stress is 10MPa.

a. 33.1 mm

b. 43.1 mm

c. 53.1 mm

d. 63.1 mm

68. If the beam has a square cross section of 9” on each side, determine the absolute maximum bending
stress in the beam.

a. 2.42 ksi

b. 3.42 ksi

c. 4.42 ksi

d. 5.42 ksi

69. Determine the absolute maximum bending stress in the 80mm diameter shaft which is subjected to the
concentrated forces. The journal bearings at A and B only supports vertical forces.

a. 99.0 MPa

b. 109.0 MPa

c. 119.0 MPa

d. 129.0 MPa

70. The two solid rods are bolted together along their length and support the loading shown. Assume
the support at A is a pin and B is a roller. Determine the required diameter d of each of the rods
if the allowable bending stress is 130 MPa.

a. 96.0 MPa

b. 106.0 MPa

c. 116.0 MPa

d. 126.0 MPa

71. The chair is supported by an arm that is hinged so it rotates about the vertical axis at A. if the
load on the chair is 180lb and the arm is a hollow tube section having the dimensions shown,
determine the maximum bending stress at section a-a.

a. 3.35 ksi

b. 2.35 ksi

c. 1.35 ksi

d. 0.35 ksi

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72. A portion of the femur can be modeled as a tube having an inner diameter of 0.375” and an outer
diameter of 1.25”. Determine the maximum elastic static force P that can be applied to its center.
Assume the bone to be roller supported at its ends.

a. 99.0 lb

b. 109.0 lb

c. 119.0 lb

d. 129.0 lb

73. If the beam below has a rectangular cross section with a width of 8” and a height of 16”,
determine the absolute maximum bending stress in the beam.

a. 5.59 ksi

b. 6.59 ksi

c. 7.59 ksi

d. 8.59 ksi

74. If the beam has a square cross section of 6” on each side, determine the absolute maximum bending
stress in the beam.

a. 3.6 ksi

b. 4.6 ksi

c. 5.6 ksi

d. 6.6 ksi

75. The steel beam has the cross-sectional area shown. Determine the largest intensity of the
distributed load WO that it can support so that the maximum bending stress in the beam does not
exceed 22ksi.

a. 0.23 kip/ft

b. 1.23 kip/ft

c. 2.23 kip/ft

d. 3.23 kip/ft

76. The steel beam has the cross-sectional area shown. If WO = 2kip/fit, determine the maximum bending
stress in the beam.

a. 49.77 ksi

b. 39.77 ksi

c. 29.77 ksi

d. 19.77 ksi

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TRANSVERSE SHEAR

77. If the applied shear force is 80kip, determine the maximum shear stress in the member.

a. 1.48 ksi

b. 2.48 ksi

c. 3.48 ksi

d. 4.48 ksi

78. The wood beam has an allowable shear stress of 7MPa. Determine the maximum shear force V that can
be applied to the cross section.

a. 25.0 kN

b. 50.0 kN

c. 75.0 kN

d. 100.0 kN

79. Determine the maximum shear stress in the strut if it is subjected to a shear force of 20kN.

a. 122.0 MPa

b. 222.0 MPa

c. 322.0 MPa

d. 422.0 MPa

80. Determine the maximum shear force V that the strut can support if the allowable shear stress for
the material is 40MPa.

a. 160.0 kN

b. 170.0 kN

c. 180.0 kN

d. 190.0 kN

81. Determine the shear stress at point B on the web of the cantilevered strut at section a-a.

a. 1.41 MPa

b. 2.41 MPa

c. 3.41 MPa

d. 4.41 MPa

82. Determine the maximum shear stress acting at section a-a of the cantilevered strut.

a. 1.85 MPa

b. 2.85 MPa

c. 3.85 MPa

d. 4.85 MPa

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83. The beam is constructed from two boards fastened together at the top and bottom with two rows of
nails spaced every 6”. If each nail can support a 500lb shear force, determine the maximum shear
force V that can be applied to the beam.

a. 111.0 lb

b. 222.0 lb

c. 333.0 lb

d. 444.0 lb

84. The beam is constructed from two boards fastened together at the top and bottom with two rows of
nails spaced every 6”. If an internal shear force of 600lb is applied to the boards, determine the
shear force resisted by each nail.

a. 375.0 lb

b. 475.0 lb

c. 575.0 lb

d. 675.0 lb

85. The beam is fabricated from two equivalent structural tees and two plates. Each plate has a height
of 6” and a thickness of 0.5”. If a shear of 50kip is applied to the cross section, determine the
maximum spacing of the bolts. Each bolt can resist a shear force of 15kip.

a. 2.53”

b. 3.53”

c. 4.53”

d. 5.53”

86. The channel is subjected to a shear of 75kN. Determine the shear flow developed at point A.

a. 185.0 kN/m

b. 195.0 kN/m

c. 205.0 kN/m

d. 215.0 kN/m

COMBINED LOADINGS

87. A spherical gas tank has an inner radius of r=1.5m. If it is subjected to an internal pressure of
300kPa, determine its required thickness if the maximum normal stress is not exceeding 12MPa.

a. 21.8 mm

b. 20.8 mm

c. 19.8 mm

d. 18.8 mm

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88. A pressurized spherical tank is to be made of 0.5” thick steel. If it is subjected to an internal
pressure of 200psi, determine its outer radius if the maximum normal stress is not to exceed
15ksi.

a. 60.5”

b. 65.5”

c. 70.5”

d. 75.5”

89. The tank of the air compressor is subjected to an internal pressure of 90psi. If the internal
diameter of the tank is 22” and the wall thickness is 0.25”, determine the stress components
acting at point A. Draw a volume element of the material at this point and show the result on the
element

a. 6.96 ksi

b. 5.96 ksi

c. 4.96 ksi

d. 3.96 ksi

90. A wood pipe having an inner diameter of 3ft is bound together using steel hoops each having a
cross-sectional area of 0.2in2. If the allowable stress for the hoops is 12ksi, determine their
maximum spacing along the section of pipe so that the pipe can resist an internal gauge pressure
of 4 psi. Assume each hoop supports the pressure loading acting along the length s of the pipe

a. 3.3”

b. 13.3”

c. 23.3”

d. 33.3”

91. The staves or vertical members of the wooden tank are held together using semicircular hoops
having a thickness of 0.5in and a width of 2”. Determine the normal stress in hoop AB if the tank
is subjected to an internal gauge pressure of 2psi and this loading is transmitted directly to the
hoops. Also, if 0.25in diameter bolts are used to connect each hoop together, determine the
tensile stress in each bolt A and B. Assume hoop AB supports the pressure loading within 12in
length of the tank shown.

a. 5.8 ksi

b. 6.8 ksi

c. 7.8 ksi

d. 8.8 ksi

92. The vertical force P acts on the bottom of the plate having a negligible weight. Determine the
shortest distance d to the edge of the plate at which it can be applied so that is produces no
compressive stresses on the plate at section a-a. The plate has a thickness of 10mm and P acts
along the center line of this thickness.

a. 33.7 mm

b. 44.7 mm

c. 55.7 mm

d. 66.7 mm

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93. The clamp is made from members AB and AC which are pin connected at A. If it exerts a compressive
force at C and B of 180N, determine the maximum compressive stress in the clamp at section a-a.
The screw EF is subjected only to a tensile force along its axis.

a. 4.07 MPa

b. 3.07 MPa

c. 2.07 MPa

d. 1.07 MPa

94. The offset link has a width of 200mm and a thickness of 40mm. If the allowable normal stress is
75MPa, determine the maximum load P that can be applied to the cables.

a. 79.0 kN

b. 89.0 kN

c. 99.0 kN

d. 109.0 kN

95. The bar has a diameter of 40mm. If it is subjected to a force of 800N as shown, determine the
shear stress that act at point A.

a. 3.318 MPa

b. 2.318 MPa

c. 1.318 MPa

d. 0.318 MPa

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96. The square steel plate has a thickness of 10mm and is subjected to the edge loading shown.
Determine the maximum in-plane shear stress developed in the steel.

a. 2.0 kPa

b. 3.0 kPa

c. 4.0 kPa

d. 5.0 kPa

97. The square steel plate has a thickness of 0.5” and is subjected to the edge loading shown.
Determine the principal stresses developed in the steel.

a. 17.0 psi

b. 22.0 psi

c. 27.0 psi

d. 32.0 psi

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98. A paper tube is formed by rolling a paper strip in a spiral and then gluing the edges together as
shown. Determine the shear stress acting along the seam which is at 30o from the vertical when the
tube is subjected to an axial force of 10N. The paper is 1mm thick and the tube has an outer
diameter of 30mm.

a. -17.5 kPa

b. -27.5 kPa

c. -37.5 kPa

d. -47.5 kPa

99. The solid shaft is subjected to a torque, bending moment and shear force as shown. Determine the
principal stresses acting at point A.

a. 8.50 MPa; -3.611 MPa

b. 7.50 MPa; -2.611 MPa

c. 6.50 MPa; -1.611 MPa

e. 5.50 MPa; -0.611 MPa

100. The internal loading at a section of the beam consist of an axial force of 500N, a shear
force of 800N, and two moment components of 30N-m and 40N-m. Calculate the maximum in-plane shear
stress at this point.

a. 25.0 kPa

b. 20.0 kPa

b. 15.0 kPa

d. d. 10.0 kPa

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ANSWER KEY

1. A 26. B 51. C 76. D

2. A 27. B 52. C 77. D

3. A 28. B 53. C 78. D

4. A 29. B 54. C 79. D

5. A 30. B 55. C 80. D

6. A 31. B 56. C 81. D

7. A 32. B 57. C 82. D

8. A 33. B 58. C 83. D

9. A 34. B 59. C 84. D

10. A 35. B 60. C 85. D

11. A 36. B 61. C 86. D

12. A 37. B 62. C 87. D

13. A 38. B 63. C 88. D

14. A 39. B 64. C 89. D

15. A 40. B 65. C 90. D

16. A 41. B 66. C 91. D

17. A 42. B 67. C 92. D

18. A 43. B 68. C 93. D

19. A 44. B 69. C 94. D

20. A 45. B 70. C 95. D

21. A 46. B 71. C 96. D

22. A 47. B 72. C 97. D

23. A 48. B 73. C 98. D

24. A 49. B 74. C 99. D

25. A 50. B 75. C 100 D

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SOLUTIONS

1. 9.

10.

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6. 14.

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17. 25.

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30. 36.

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54. 60.

61.

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66. 72.

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73.

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76.

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89.

90.

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95.

99.

96.

97.

98. 100.

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