Prof.N.B.HUI Lecture of solid mechanics

Solid Mechanics (ME 302)
Dr. Nirmal Baran Hui
Department of Mechanical Engineering
NIT Durgapur - 713209, West Bengal India
Email: nirmal.hui@me.nitdgp.ac.in
Books:
1. Strength of Materials: Part I, II, S. Timoshenko, CBS Publishers, 1985.
2. Engineering Mechanics of Solids, E. P. Popov, PHI, 1993.
3. Introduction to Solid Mechanics, I. H. Shames and J. M. Pittariesi, PHI, 2003.
4. Strength of Materials, F. L. Singer and A. Pytel, HarperCollins Publishers, 1991

Syllabus
 Stress, strain and elasticity; elastic limit, ultimate strength, working stress; factor of
safety; Hooke’s law; strain energy for axial loads
 Two dimensional stresses, strains and Mohr’s circle
 Simple theory of bending; shearing forces and bending moments of beams; moment
of resistance; section modulus; shear flow and shear centre
 Deflection of beams by Double-integration method and area-moment method;
propped cantilever and fixed beams
 Columns, short and long columns; Euler’s formula for columns
 Torsion of circular shafts
 Thin pressure vessels; thick walled cylinders and spheres, rotating discs
 Analysis of shafts and beams under combined loadings
 Helical springs
 Theories of failures

LECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW
Preamble: Engineering science is usually subdivided into number of topics such as
• Solid Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Properties of materials and soon Although there are close links between them in terms of
the physical principles involved and methods of analysis employed.
The solid mechanics as a subject may be defined as a branch of applied mechanics that
deals with behaviors of solid bodies subjected to various types of loadings. This is usually
subdivided into further two streams i.e, Mechanics of rigid bodies or simply Mechanics
and Mechanics of deformable solids.
The mechanics of deformable solids which is branch of applied mechanics is known by
several names i.e. strength of materials, mechanics of materials etc.
Mechanics of rigid bodies: The mechanics of rigid bodies is primarily concerned with the
static and dynamic behavior under external forces of engineering components and systems
which are treated as infinitely strong and undeformable. Primarily we deal here with the
forces and motions associated with particles and rigid bodies.

Mechanics of deformable solids:
Mechanics of solids: The mechanics of deformable solids is more concerned
with the internal forces and associated changes in the geometry of the
components involved.
Of particular importance are the properties of the materials used, the strength of
which will determine whether the components fail by breaking in service, and
the stiffness of which will determine whether the amount of deformation they
suffer is acceptable.
Therefore, the subject of mechanics of materials or strength of materials is
central to the whole activity of engineering design.
Usually the objectives in analysis here will be the determination of the stresses,
strains, and deflections produced by loads. Theoretical analyses and
experimental results have an equal roles in this field.

Analysis of stress and strain
Concept of stress
 Main problem of engineering mechanics of material is the investigation of
the internal resistance of the body, i.e., the nature of forces set up within a
body to balance the effect of the externally applied forces.
 The externally applied forces are termed as loads. These externally applied
forces may be due to any one of the reason.
 due to service conditions,
 due to environment in which the component works,
 through contact with other members,
 due to fluid pressures,
 due to gravity or inertia forces.
 In mechanics of deformable solids, externally applied forces acts on a
body and body suffers a deformation. From equilibrium point of view, this
action should be opposed or reacted by internal forces which are set up
within the particles of material due to cohesion.
 These internal forces give rise to a concept of stress. Therefore, let us
define a term stress

Stress • Let us consider a rectangular bar of
some cross sectional area and
subjected to some load or force (in
Newtons)
• Let us imagine that the same
rectangular bar is assumed to be cut
into two halves at section XX. The
each portion of this rectangular bar
is in equilibrium under the action of
load P and the internal forces acting
at the section XX has been shown
• Now stress is defined as the force
intensity or force per unit area.
Here we use a symbol sigma to
represent the stress.
• Where A is the area of the XX
section

 Here we are using an assumption that the total force or total load carried by the
rectangular bar is uniformly distributed over its cross section.
 But the stress distributions may be far from uniform, with local regions of high stress
known as stress concentrations.
 If the force carried by a component is not uniformly distributed over its cross sectional
area, A, we must consider a small area, dA which carries a small load dP, of the total
force P, Then definition of stress is
Units : The basic units of stress in S.I units are N / m2 (or Pa)
MPa = 106 Pa ; GPa = 109 Pa ; KPa = 103 Pa
Some times N / mm2 units are also used, because this is an equivalent to MPa. While US
customary unit is pound per square inch psi.
TYPES OF STRESSES: only two basic stresses exists :
(1) normal stress
(2) shear stress.
Other stresses either are similar to these basic stresses or are a combination of these e.g.
bending stress is a combination of tensile, compressive and shear stresses. Torsional
stress, as encountered in twisting of a shaft is a shearing stress.

Normal stresses : If the stresses are normal to the areas concerned, then these are
termed as normal stresses. The normal stresses are generally denoted by a Greek
letter (σ)
uniaxial state of stress
Bearing Stress : When one object presses against another, it
is referred to a bearing stress ( They are in fact the compressive stresses ).

Shear stresses : Where the cross sectional area of a block of material is subject to a
distribution of forces which are parallel, rather than normal, to the area concerned. Such
forces are associated with a shearing of the material, and are referred to as shear forces.
The resulting force intensities
are known as shear stresses, the
mean shear stress being equal to
where P is the total force and
A the area over which it acts.
The stress (resultant stress) at any point in a body is
basically resolved into two components σ and τ one acts
perpendicular and other parallel to the area concerned, as
it is clearly defined in the following figure.

Lecture 2: ANALYSIS OF STERSSES
General State of stress at a point : Stress at a point in a material body has been defined as a force per
unit area. But this definition is some what ambiguous since it depends upon what area we consider
at that point. Let us, consider a point ‘q' in the interior of the body
Let us pass a cutting plane through a point 'q'
perpendicular to the x - axis as shown below
The corresponding force components can be shown like this
s
t
t
dF = . da
dF = . da
dF = . da
x xx x
y xy x
z xz x
where dax is the area surrounding the point 'q' when the
cutting plane perpendicular is to x - axis.

In a similar way it can be assumed that the cutting plane is passed through the point 'q'
perpendicular to the y - axis. The corresponding force components are shown below
The corresponding force components may be written as
t
s
t
dF = . da
dF = . da
dF = . da
x yx y
y yy y
z yz y
where day is the area surrounding the point 'q' when the
cutting plane perpendicular to y - axis.
In the last it can be considered that the cutting plane is passed through the point
'q' perpendicular to the z - axis.
The corresponding force components may be written as
t
s
t
dF = . da
dF = . da
dF = . da
x zx z
y zy z
z zz z
where daz is the area surrounding the point 'q' when the
cutting plane perpendicular to z - axis.

 It is amply clear that there is nothing like stress at a point 'q'
 There exist a situation where it is a combination of state of stress at a point q.
 Thus, it becomes imperative to understand the term state of stress at a point 'q'.
 Therefore, it becomes easy to express a state of stress by the scheme as discussed earlier,
where the stresses on the three mutually perpendicular planes are labeled in the manner
as shown earlier. the state of stress as depicted earlier is called the general or a tri-axial
state of stress that can exist at any interior point of a loaded body.
 Before defining the general state of stress at a point. Let us make ourselves conversant
with the notations for the stresses.
 We have already chosen to distinguish between normal and shear stress with the help of
symbols σ and τ .
Salient Features

Cartesian - co-ordinate system: Cylindrical - co-ordinate system:
Sign convention : The tensile forces are termed as ( +ve ) while the compressive forces are
termed as negative ( -ve ).
Normal Stress:
- tensile +ve
- compressive -ve
First subscript : it indicates the direction of the normal to the surface.
Second subscript : it indicates the direction of the stress.
It may be noted that in the case of normal stresses the double script notation may be
dispensed with as the direction of the normal stress and the direction of normal to the
surface of the element on which it acts is the same. Therefore, a single subscript notation as
used is sufficient to define the normal stresses.

Shear Stresses
Single subscript notation is not practical, because such stresses are in direction parallel to the
surfaces on which they act. We therefore have two directions to specify, that of normal to the
surface and the stress itself.
Cartesian - co-ordinate system: Cylindrical - co-ordinate system:
τxy , τyx , τyz, τzy, τzx, τxz τrq, τqr, τqz, τzq,τzr, τrz

State of stress at a point
By state of stress at a point, we mean an information which is required at
that point such that it remains under equilibrium. or simply a general state
of stress at a point involves all the normal stress components, together with
all the shear stress components as shown in earlier figures.
Therefore, we need nine components, to define the state of stress at a point
é s t t
ù
ê x xy xz
ê s t t
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y yx yz
ú
êë s t t
z zx zy
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å å
å å
å å
F = 0 ; M = 0
F = 0 ; M = 0
F = 0 ; M = 0
we apply the conditions of equilibrium which are as follows: x x
y y
z z
xy yx yz zy zx xy Then we get t = t ; t = t ; t = t
Then we will need only six components to specify the state of stress at a point i.e,
σx, σy, σz , τxy , τyz , τzx
Shear stresses:
• tending to turn the element C.W +ve.
• tending to turn the element C.C.W -ve.

Complementary shear stresses
The existence of shear stresses on any two sides of the element
induces complementary shear stresses on the other two sides of the
element to maintain equilibrium.
 On planes AB and CD, the shear stress τ acts.
 To maintain the static equilibrium of this element, on planes AD
and BC, τ' should act,
 we shall see that τ' which is known as the complementary shear
stress would come out to equal and opposite to the τ.
Let us prove this thing for a general case as discussed below:
The figure shows a small rectangular element with sides of length
Δx, Δy parallel to x and y directions. Its thickness normal to the
plane of paper is Δz in z direction. All nine normal and shear stress
components may act on the element, only those in x and y
directions are shown.
Now forces on top and bottom surfaces produce a couple which
must be balanced by the forces on left and right hand faces
t t
D D D D D D
. x . z . y = . x . z . y
yx xy
Þ t =
t
Similarly, t = t and t = t
yz zy xz zx yx xy
The complementary shear stresses are equal in magnitude

LECTURE 3: ANALYSIS OF STRESSES
Consider a point 'q' in some sort of
structural member. Assuming that at
point ‘q‘, a plane state of stress exist.
i.e., the state of state stress is to
describe by a parameters σx, σy and τxy.
These stresses could be indicated on the
two dimensional diagram as shown
here:
This is a common way of representing the stresses. It must be realized that the material is
unaware of what we have called the x and y axes. i.e. the material has to resist the loads
irrespective less of how we wish to name them or whether they are horizontal, vertical or
otherwise further more, the material will fail when the stresses exceed beyond a permissible
value.
Thus, a fundamental problem in engineering design is to determine the maximum normal
stress or maximum shear stress at any particular point in a body. There is no reason to believe
a priori that σx, σy and τxy are the maximum value. Rather the maximum stresses may
associates themselves with some other planes located at ‘q'. Thus, it becomes imperative to
determine the values of σq and τq. In order to achieve this let us consider the following.

Stresses on oblique plane
Till now we have dealt with either pure normal direct
stress or pure shear stress. In many instances, however
both direct and shear stresses acts and the resultant stress
across any section will be neither normal nor tangential
to the plane.
A plane state of stress is a 2-D state of stress in a sense
that the stress components in one direction are all zero i.e
σz = τyz = τzx = 0
Let the block be of unit depth now considering the equilibrium of forces on the triangle portion
ABC. Resolving forces perpendicular to BC, gives
σθ.BC.1 = σysinθ . AB . 1
but AB/BC = sinθ or AB = BC sinθ
σθ.BC.1 = σysinθ. BC sinθ . 1
 σθ = σysin2θ = ½ σy (1- cos2θ)
Now resolving the forces parallel to BC
τθ.BC.1 = σy cosθ . AB sinθ . 1
again AB = BC cosθ
τθ.BC.1 = σy cosθ . BC sinθ . 1 or τθ = σy sinθ cosθ
 τθ = ½ σy sin2θ
By examining the equations (1) and (2), the following conclusions may be drawn
 The value of direct stress σθ is maximum and is equal to σy when θ = 900.
 The shear stress τθ has a maximum value of 0.5σy when θ = 450
 The stresses σθ and τθ are not simply the resolution of σy

Material Subjected to Pure Shear
Shear stresses have been applied
to the sides AB and DC
Consider the equilibrium of portion of PBC
Assuming unit depth and resolving normal to
PC or in the direction of σθ
σθ.PC.1 = τxy. PB. cosθ.1+ τxy. BC. sinθ.1
= τxy. PB. cosθ + τxy. BC. sinθ
Now PB/PC = sinθ BC/PC = cosθ
σθ.PC.1 = τxy. cosθ sinθ PC+ τxy. cosθ.sinθ PC
σθ = 2 τxy sinθ cosθ = τxy.sin2θ ………….. (1)
Now resolving forces parallel to PC or in the direction τθ.
then τxy PC . 1 = τxy . PB sinθ - τxy . BC cosθ
-ve sign has been put because this component is in the same direction as that of τθ.
again converting the various quantities in terms of PC we have
τxyPC . 1 = τxy . PB.sin2θ - τxy . PCcos2θ
τθ = -[ τxy (cos2θ - sin2θ) ] = -τxycos2θ …………………….(2)

Salient Features
 The negative sign means that the sense of τθ is opposite to that of assumed one. Let us
examine the equations (1) and (2) respectively
 Equation (1) (σθ = τxy sin2θ), represents that maximum value of σθ = τxy when θ = 450.
 Equation (2) (τθ = -τxycos2θ), which indicates that the maximum value of τθ is τxy when θ
= 00 or 900. it has a value zero when θ = 450.
 From equation (1) it may be noticed that the normal component σθ has maximum and
minimum values of +τxy (tension) and -τxy (compression) on plane at ± 450 to the applied
shear and on these planes the tangential component τθ is zero.
 Hence the system of pure shear stresses produces an equivalent direct stress system, one
set compressive and one tensile each located at 450 to the original shear directions as
depicted in the figure below:

Material subjected to two mutually perpendicular direct stresses
For equilibrium of the portion ABC, resolving
perpendicular to AC
y x . AC.1 = sin . AB.1 + cos . BC.1 q s s q s q
Converting AB and BC in terms of AC so that
AC cancels out from the sides On rearranging
the various terms we get
= x y + x y cos2 .............. (3)
æ s + s ö æ s - s
ö
ç ¸ ç ¸
è ø è ø
s q
2 2 q
Now resolving parallel to AC: t .AC.1= - s .cos q .AB.1 + s .BC.sin q
.1 q y x Again converting the various quantities in terms of AC so that the AC cancels out from the
two sides. ( s -
s
) x y t q
= sin2 ............................. (4)
2 q
 The maximum direct stress would be equal to σx or σy which ever is the greater, when θ
= 00 or 900
 The maximum shear stress in the plane of the applied stresses occurs when θ = 450
( ) x y
max
s s
-
=
2
t

LECTURE 4: Material subjected to combined direct and shear stresses
By looking at this state of stress, it may be observed that this
state of stress is combination of two different cases:
• Material subjected to pure state of stress shear. In this case
the various formulas deserved are as follows
s t q
t t q
= sin2
yx
= - cos2
yx
q
q
• Material subjected to two mutually perpendicular direct
stresses. In this case the various formula's derived are as
follows.
æ + - ç x y ö æ ö
¸ ç x y
¸
= + cos2
2 2
-
To get the required equations for the è ø è ø
case under consideration, let us add the
( )
= x y
respective equations for the above two
sin2
2
cases such that
q
q
s s s s
s q
s s
t q
æ + - ç x y ö æ ¸ ç x y
ö
¸
è ø è ø
= + cos2 + sin2
2 2
-
( )
yx
x y
= sin2 - cos2
yx
2
q
q
s s s s
s q t q
s s
t q t q
 These are the equilibrium equations for stresses
at a point. They do not depend on material
proportions and are equally valid for elastic and
inelastic behavior
 This eqn. gives two values of 2θ that differ by
1800. Hence the planes on which maximum and
minimum normal stresses occur ate 900 apart.

From the triangle it may be determined
Substituting the values of cos2θ and sin2 θ in equation (5) we get

This shows that the values of
shear stress is zero on the
principal planes.
Maximum and minimum values
of normal stresses occur on
planes of zero shearing stress.
The maximum and minimum
normal stresses are called the
principal stresses, and the planes
on which they act are called
principal plane the solution of
equation
will yield two values of 2θ
separated by 1800 i.e. two values
of θ separated by 900 . Thus the
two principal stresses occur on
mutually perpendicular planes
termed principal planes.

Therefore the two dimensional complex stress system can now be reduced to the
equivalent system of principal stresses.

Let us recall that for the case of a material subjected to direct stresses the value of maximum
shear stresses

 Therefore, it can be concluded that the equation (2) is a negative reciprocal of equation
(1) hence the roots for the double angle of equation (2) are 900 away from the
corresponding angle of equation (1).
 This means that the angles that angles that locate the plane of maximum or minimum
shearing stresses form angles of 450 with the planes of principal stresses.
 Further, by making the triangle we get
 Because of root the
difference in sign
convention arises from the
point of view of locating the
planes on which shear stress
act. From physical point of
view these sign have no
meaning.
 The largest stress regard less
of sign is always know as
maximum shear stress.

Principal plane inclination in terms of associated principal stress
Consider once again the equilibrium of a
triangular block of material of unit depth,
Assuming AC to be a principal plane on
which principal stresses σp acts, and the
shear stress is zero.

LECTURE 5: GRAPHICAL SOLUTION / MOHR'S STRESS CIRCLE
The Mohr's stress circle is used to find out graphically the direct stress σ and sheer stress τ on
any plane inclined at θ to the plane on which σx acts. The direction of θ here is taken in
anticlockwise direction from the BC.
STEPS:
1. Label the Block ABCD.
2. Set up axes for the direct stress (as abscissa) and shear stress
(as ordinate)
3. Plot the stresses on two adjacent faces e.g. AB and BC, using
the following sign convention.
Direct stresses - tensile -- positive; compressive -- negative
Shear stresses - tending to turn block clockwise, positive
tending to turn block counter clockwise, negative
This gives two points on the graph which may than be labeled as
respectively to denote stresses on these planes.
4. Join AB and BC
5. The point P where this line cuts the σ axis is then the center of Mohr's stress circle
and the line joining AB and BC is diameter. Therefore the circle can now be drawn.
Now every point on the circle then represents a state of stress on some plane through C.

Proof: Consider any point Q on the
circumference of the circle, such that PQ
makes an angle 2θ with BC, and drop a
perpendicular from Q to meet the σ axis at N.
Then OQ represents the resultant stress on the
plane an angle θ to BC. Here we have
assumed that σx > σy. Now let us find out the
coordinates of point Q.
These are ON and QN. From the figure drawn
earlier ON = OP + PN and OP = OK + KP
y x y x y OP = s + 1/2 (s -s ) = (s +s )/2
PN = Rcos(2q - b )
x y x y xy ON = (s +s )/2 + 1/2 (s +s )cos2q + t sin2q
q b q b q b
s -s q t q
QM = Rsin(2 - ) = Rsin2 cos - Rcos2 sin
= 1/2 ( )sin2 - cos2
x y xy
These are same as derived analytically

Salient Features
1. The direct stress is maximum when Q is at M and at this point obviously the sheer stress is
zero, hence by definition OM is the length representing the maximum principal stresses σ1
and 2θ1 gives the angle of the plane θ1 from BC. Similar OL is the other principal stress
and is represented by σ2
2. The maximum shear stress is given by the highest point on the circle and is represented by
the radius of the circle.
3. From the above point the maximum sheer stress i.e. the Radius of the Mohr's stress circle
would be (σx – σy)/2
4. As already defined the principal planes are the planes on which the shear components are
zero. Therefore, we may conclude that on principal plane the sheer stress is zero.
5. Since the resultant of two stress at 900 can be found from the parallelogram of vectors as
shown in the diagram. Thus, the resultant stress on the plane at q to BC is given by OQ on
Mohr's Circle.
6. The graphical method of solution for a complex stress problems using Mohr's circle is a
very powerful technique, since all the information relating to any plane within the stressed
element is contained in the single construction. It thus, provides a convenient and rapid
means of solution. Which is less prone to arithmetical errors and is highly recommended.

ILLUSRATIVE PROBLEMS
æ 2
t
ö
= çç xy
è s - s
¸¸ x y
ø
Þ = 0 ¢ = 0
¢
q
tan 2
q q
31 71 and 121 71
1 2

LECTURE 6: ANALYSIS OF STRAINS
Linear strain or normal strain or the longitudinal strain:
Sign convention for strain: Tensile strains are positive whereas compressive strains
are negative.
NEXT SLIDE -- Shear Strain

 The tangent of the angle through which two adjacent sides rotate relative to their initial
position is termed shear strain. In many cases the angle is very small and the angle it self
is used, ( in radians ), instead of tangent, so that g = ÐAOB - ÐA¢OB¢ = f
Hook's Law: A material is said to be
elastic if it returns to its original, unloaded
dimensions when load is removed.
This constant is given by the symbol E
and is termed as the modulus of elasticity
or Young's modulus of elasticity
Poisson's ratio: If a bar is subjected to a longitudinal stress there will be a
strain in this direction equal to σ/E . There will also be a strain in all
directions at right angles to σ. The final shape being shown by the dotted
lines.
It has been observed that for an elastic materials, the lateral strain is
proportional to the longitudinal strain. The ratio of the lateral strain to
longitudinal strain is known as the poison's ratio .
Poison's ratio (μ) = -lateral strain /longitudinal strain
For most engineering materials the value of m his between 0.25 and 0.33.

Three dimensional state of strain: Consider an element subjected to three mutually
perpendicular tensile stresses σx , σy and σz as shown in the figure below.
s s s e m m
x y z
x
= - -
s s s e m m
y x z
y
= - -
s s s e m m
z x y
z
E E E
E E E
= - -
E E E
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
1
e = s - ms -
ms
1 1 2 3
E
1
e = s - ms -
ms
2 2 1 3
E
1
e = s - ms -
ms
3 3 1 2
E
The negative sign indicating that if σy and
σz are positive i.e. tensile, these they tend
to reduce the strain in x direction.
Principal strains in terms of stress: In
the absence of shear stresses on the faces
of the elements let us say that σx, σy and
σz are in fact the principal stress. The
resulting strain in the three directions
would be the principal strains.
i.e. We will have the following
Two dimensional state
of strain: stress in third
direction is zero (σz =0
or σ3 = 0). Although the
strains will be there in
this direction due to the
stresses σ1 , σ2
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
1
e = s -
ms
1 1 2
E
1
e = s -
ms
2 2 1
E
1
e = - ms -
ms
3 1 2
E
Hence a strain can exist without a stress in that direction

Strains on an oblique plane ---- (a) Linear strain
Thus the movement of M parallel to OM , which since the
strains are small is practically coincident with MM'. and this
would be the summation of portions (1) and (2) respectively
and is equal to
If M moves to M', then the movement of M parallel
to x axis is €xacosθ + γxysinθ and the movement
parallel to the y axis is €yasinθ

Shear strain: shear stain in the direction OM = displacement of point P at the foot of the
perpendicular from N to OM; and the following expression can be derived as
In the above expression ½ is there so as to keep the consistency with the stress relations.
Further -ve sign in the expression occurs so as to keep the consistency of sign convention,
because OM' moves clockwise with respect to OM it is considered to be negative strain.
The other relevant expressions are the following :
Plane Strain: In xy plane three strain components
may exist as can be seen from the following figures:
Plane strain condition is defined only by the components , €y , γxy: €z = 0; γxz = 0; γyz = 0
Plane stress is not the stress system associated with plane strain. The plane strain condition
is associated with 3-D stress system and plane stress is associated with 3-D strain system.

Principal Strain and Mohr’s Circle for Strain
For the strains on an oblique plane
we have two equations which are
identical in form with the equation
defining the direct stress on any
inclined plane θ .

LECTURE 7: STRESS - STRAIN RELATIONS
(i) Linear elastic material (ii) Rigid Materials (iii) Perfectly plastic
(non-strain hardening):
(iv) Rigid Plastic material
(strain hardening)
(v) Elastic Perfectly
Plastic material
(vi) Elastic
Plastic material

ISOTROPIC: If the response of the material is independent of the orientation of the load axis
of the sample, then we say that the material is isotropic or in other words we can say that
isotropy of a material in a characteristics, which gives us the information that the properties
are the same in the three orthogonal directions x y z, on the other hand if the response is
dependent on orientation it is known as an-isotropic.
Examples of an-isotropic materials, whose properties are different in different directions are
Wood
Fibre reinforced plastic
Reinforced concrete
HOMOGENIUS: A material is homogenous if it has the same composition throughout body
Hence the elastic properties are the same at every point in the body. However, the
properties need not to be the same in all the direction for the material to be homogenous.
Isotropic materials have the same elastic properties in all the directions. Therefore, the
material must be both homogenous and isotropic in order to have the lateral strains to be
same at every point in a particular component.

In the following analysis shear stresses were not considered. It can
be shown that for an isotropic material's a shear stress will
produce only its corresponding shear strain and will not influence
the axial strain. Thus, we can write Hook's law for the individual
shear strains and shear stresses in the following manner.
........................(4)
........................(5)
........................(6)
t
xy
xy
yz
yz
zx
zx
G
G
G
g
t
g
=
=
g =
t
The Equations (1) through (6) are known as
Generalized Hook's law and are the constitutive
equations for the linear elastic isotropic materials.
When these equations are used as written, the strains
can be completely determined from known values of
the stresses. To engineers the plane stress situation is of
much relevance ( i.e. σz = τxz = τyz = 0), Thus then the
above set of equations reduces to
PLANE STRESS

RELATION AMONG ELASTIC CONSTANTS
E = Young's Modulus of Rigidity = Stress / strain
G = Shear Modulus or Modulus of rigidity= Shear stress / Shear strain
μ = Possion's ratio = - lateral strain / longitudinal strain
K = Bulk Modulus of elasticity = Volumetric stress / Volumetric strain
where Volumetric strain = sum of linear stress in x, y and z direction.
Volumetric stress = stress which cause the change in volume.
Relation between E, G and μ :
Consider a cube of material of
side 'a' subjected to the action of
the shear and complementary
shear stresses as shown in the
figure and producing the
strained shape as shown in the
figure below.
Assuming that the strains are
small and the angle ACB may
be taken as 450.

Relation between E, K and μ: Consider a cube subjected to three equal stresses s as shown
in the figure below
The total strain in one direction or along one edge due to the
application of hydrostatic stress or volumetric stress s is given as

Relation between E, K and G
2 (1 ) and 3 (1 2 )
E G E K
E GK
= +m = - m
=
9
(3 K +
G
)
It may be noted that under condition of simple tension and simple shear, all real materials tend
to experience displacements in the directions of the applied forces and Under hydrostatic
loading they tend to increase in volume. In other words the value of the elastic constants E, G
and K cannot be negative
E = G + m E = K -
m
2 (1 ) and 3 (1 2 )
£ m
£
Yields -1 0.5
In actual practice no real material has value of Poisson's ratio negative . Thus, the value of u
cannot be greater than 0.5, if however μ> 0.5 than €v = -ve, which is physically unlikely
because when the material is stretched its volume would always increase.

LECTURE 21: Members Subjected to Flexural Loads
In many engineering structures members are required to resist forces that are applied laterally
or transversely to their axes. These type of members are termed as beam.
There are various ways to define the beams such as
Definition I: A beam is a laterally loaded member, whose cross-sectional dimensions are
small as compared to its length.
Definition II: A beam is nothing simply a bar which is subjected to forces or couples that lie
in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the bar. The forces are understood to act
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bar.
Definition III: A bar working under bending is generally termed as a beam.
Materials for Beam: The beams may be made from several usable engineering materials
such commonly among them are Metal, Wood, Concrete, Plastic
Examples of Beams: Refer to the figures shown below that illustrates the beam
an electric pole an aeroplane

Geometric forms of Beams: The Area of X-section of the beam may
take several forms some of them have been shown below
Issues Regarding Beam: Designer would be interested to know the answers to following
issues while dealing with beams in practical engineering application
 At what load will it fail
 How much deflection occurs under the application of loads.

Classification of Beams: Beams are classified on the basis of their geometry and the manner
in which they are supported.
Classification I: The classification based on the basis of geometry normally includes
features such as the shape of the X-section and whether the beam is straight or curved.
Classification II: Beams are classified into several groups, depending primarily on the kind
of supports used. But it must be clearly understood why do we need supports.
The supports are required to provide constrainment to the movement of the beams or simply
the supports resists the movements either in particular direction or in rotational direction or
both. As a consequence of this, the reaction comes into picture whereas to resist rotational
movements the moment comes into picture.
On the basis of the support, the beams may be classified as follows:
Cantilever Beam: A beam which is supported on the
fixed support is termed as a cantilever beam: Now let
us understand the meaning of a fixed support. Such a
support is obtained by building a beam into a brick
wall, casting it into concrete or welding the end of the
beam. Such a support provides both the translational
and rotational constrainment to the beam, therefore
the reaction as well as the moments appears.

Simply Supported Beam:
The beams are said to be
simply supported if their
supports creates only the
translational constraints.
Some times the translational
movement may be allowed in
one direction with the help of
rollers and can be
represented like this

Statically Determinate or Statically Indeterminate Beams: If all the external forces and
moments acting on it can be determined from the equilibrium conditions alone then. It would
be referred as a statically determinate beam, whereas in the statically indeterminate beams one
has to consider deformation i.e. deflections to solve the problem.
Types of loads acting on beams: A beam is normally horizontal where as the external loads
acting on the beams is generally in the vertical directions. In order to study the behaviors of
beams under flexural loads. It becomes pertinent that one must be familiar with the various
types of loads acting on the beams as well as their physical manifestations.
A. Concentrated Load: It is a kind of load which is considered to act at a point. By this we
mean that the length of beam over which the force acts is so small in comparison to its total
length that one can model the force as though applied at a point in two dimensional view of
beam. Here in this case, force or load may be made to act on a beam by a hanger or though
other means

B. Distributed Load: The distributed load is a kind of load which is made to spread over
a entire span of beam or over a particular portion of the beam in some specific manner
Here, the rate of loading ‘q' is a function of x i.e.
span of the beam, hence this is a non uniformly
distributed load.
The rate of loading ‘q' over the length of the beam
may be uniform over the entire span of beam, then
we cell this as a uniformly distributed load (U.D.L).
The U.D.L may be represented in either of the way
on the beams

Concentrated Moment: The beam may be subjected to a concentrated moment essentially at
a point. One of the possible arrangements for applying the moment is being shown in the
figure below:

LECTURE 22: Concept of Shear Force and Bending moment in beams
 Now let us consider the beam as shown in fig 1(a)
which is supporting the loads P1, P2, P3 and is simply
supported at two points creating the reactions R1 and
R2 respectively.
 Now let us assume that the beam is to divided into or
imagined to be cut into two portions at a section AA.
Now let us assume that the resultant of loads and
reactions to the left of AA is ‘F' vertically upwards,
and since the entire beam is to remain in equilibrium,
thus the resultant of forces to the right of AA must also
be F, acting downwards. This forces ‘F' is as a shear
force.
 The shearing force at any x-section of a beam
represents the tendency for the portion of the beam to
one side of the section to slide or shear laterally
relative to the other portion.
 At any x-section of a beam, the shear force 'F' is the algebraic sum of all the lateral
components of the forces acting on either side of the x-section.
 Sign Convention for Shear Force: The usual sign conventions to be followed for the
shear forces have been illustrated in figures 2 and 3.

Bending Moment
 Let us again consider the beam which is
simply supported at the two prints, carrying
loads P1, P2 and P3 and having the reactions
R1 and R2 at the supports Fig 4.
 Now, let us imagine that the beam is cut into
two potions at the x-section AA.
 Say that the resultant moment about the
section AA of all the loads and reactions to
the left of the x-section at AA is M in C.W
direction, then moment of forces to the right
of x-section AA must be ‘M' in C.C.W.
Then ‘M' is called as the Bending moment
and is abbreviated as B.M.
 The bending moment to be simply as the
algebraic sum of the moments about an x-section
of all the forces acting on either side
of the section

Sign Conventions for the Bending Moment: For the bending moment, following sign
conventions may be adopted as indicated in Fig 5 and Fig 6.
Fig 5: Positive Bending Moment

Fig 6: Negative Bending Moment
Some times, the terms ‘Sagging' and Hogging are generally used for the positive and negative
bending moments respectively.

Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagrams: The diagrams which illustrate the variations
in B.M and S.F values along the length of the beam for any fixed loading conditions would be
helpful to analyze the beam further.
Basic Relationship Between The Rate of Loading, Shear Force and Bending Moment:
The construction of the shear force diagram and bending moment diagrams is greatly
simplified if the relationship among load, shear force and bending moment is established.
Let us consider a simply supported beam AB carrying a uniformly distributed load w/length.
Let us imagine to cut a short slice of length dx cut out from this loaded beam at distance ‘x'
from the origin ‘0'.
Let us detach this portion of the beam and draw its free body diagram

The forces acting on the free body diagram of the detached portion of this loaded beam are
the following
 The shearing force F and F+ dF at the section x and x+dx respectively.
 The bending moment at the sections x and x + dx be M and M + dM respectively.
 Force due to external loading, if ‘w' is the mean rate of loading per unit length then the
total loading on this slice of length dx is w. dx, which is approximately acting through
the center ‘c'. If the loading is assumed to be uniformly distributed then it would pass
exactly through the center ‘c'.

This small element must be in equilibrium under
the action of these forces and couples. Now let us
take the moments at the point 'c'. Such that
Conclusions:
• From Equation (1), the area of the
shear force diagram between any
two points, from the basic calculus
is the bending moment diagram
• The slope of bending moment
diagram is the shear force
• Thus, if F=0; the slope of the
bending moment diagram is zero
and the bending moment is
therefore constant.
• The maximum or minimum
Bending moment occurs where
shear forces are zero
• The slope of the shear force diagram
is equal to the magnitude of the
intensity of the distributed loading
at any position along the beam. The
+ve sign is as a consequence of our
particular choice of sign
conventions

Procedure for drawing shear force and bending moment diagram
 A shear force diagram (SFD) can be constructed from the loading diagram of the beam.
First the reactions must be determined always. Then the vertical components of forces
and reactions are successively summed from the left end of the beam to preserve the
mathematical sign conventions adopted. The shear at a section is simply equal to the sum
of all the vertical forces to the left of the section.
 When the successive summation process is used, the SFD should end up with the
previously calculated shear (reaction at right end of the beam). No shear force acts
through the beam just beyond the last vertical force or reaction. If the SFD closes in this
fashion, then it gives an important check on mathematical calculations.
 The bending moment diagram (BMD) is obtained by proceeding continuously along the
length of beam from the left hand end and summing up the areas of shear force diagrams
giving due regard to sign. The process of obtaining the BMD from the SFD by
summation is exactly the same as that for drawing SFD from load diagram.
 It may also be observed that a constant shear force produces a uniform change in the
bending moment, resulting in st. line in the moment diagram. If no shear force exists
along a certain portion of a beam, then it indicates that there is no change in moment
takes place. It may also further observe that dM/dx= F therefore, from the fundamental
theorem of calculus the maximum or minimum moment occurs where the shear is zero.
In order to check the validity of the BMD, the terminal conditions for the moment must
be satisfied. If the end is free or pinned, the computed sum must be equal to zero. If the
end is built in, the moment computed by the summation must be equal to the one
calculated initially for the reaction. These conditions must always be satisfied.

Illustrative problems
1. A cantilever of length carries a concentrated load 'W' at its free end: Draw SFD & BMD
Solution: At a section a distance x from free end consider the forces to the left, then F = -W
(for all values of x) -ve sign means the shear force to the left of the x-section are in downward
direction and therefore negative
 Taking moments about the section gives
(obviously to the left of the section)
 M = -Wx (-ve sign means that the
moment on the left hand side of the
portion is in the anticlockwise direction
and is therefore taken as ‘-ve’ according
to the sign convention)
 Maximum bending moment occurs at
the fixed end i.e. M = -W l
 From equilibrium consideration, the
fixing moment applied at the fixed end
is Wl and the reaction is W. the shear
force and bending moment are shown in
the figure,

2. Simply supported beam subjected to a central load (i.e. load acting at the mid-way)
By symmetry the reactions at the two supports
would be W/2 and W/2. now consider any
section X-X from the left end then, the beam is
under the action of following forces.
So the shear force at any X-section would be
= W/2 [Which is constant up to x < l/2]
If we consider another section Y-Y which is
beyond l/2 then
. . for all values greater = / 2
S F W W W l - = - = -
Y Y 2 2

For B.M diagram: If we just take the moments to the left of the cross-section
It may be observed that at the point of application of load there is an abrupt change in the
shear force, at this point the B.M is maximum.

3. A cantilever beam subjected to U.d.L, draw S.F and B.M diagram.
Consider any cross-section XX which is at a distance of x
from the free end. If we just take the resultant of all the forces
on the left of the X-section, then
S F Wx
S F
S F Wl
. = - for all values of x. ---------- (1)
. 0
at =
0
. = -
at
xx
xx x
xx x =
l
=
Therefore, the bending moment at any cross-section X-X is
2
B M Wx x W x
2
.
2 2
-
B .
M W l
2
x x
at x =
l
= - = -
= -

4. Simply supported beam subjected to a uniformly distributed load [U.D.L].
By symmetry the reactions at the two supports would be
wl/2 and wl/2. now consider any section X-X from the left
end then, the beam is under the action of following forces.
S F wl - wx = w l -
x
. = ( ) -------------------- (1)
2 2
S F =
wl S F
. ; . =0
= =
at 0 at / 2
S F wl
at
2
and . =
2
xx
xx x xx x l
xx x =
l
-
B M wl x wx x w x l x
B M B M
= - = - - - - - - - - -
= =
. ( ) (2)
. 0; . 0
= 0
=
and .
2 2 2
2
B M wl
8
xx
at x at x l
at x =
l
= -

5(a). Couple. 5(b). Eccentric loads.

6. Loading changes or there is an abrupt change of loading:
Problem: A cantilever beam of 3 meters length. It
carries a uniformly distributed load of 2 kN/m
and a concentrated loads of 2kN at the free end
and 4kN at 2 meters from fixed end. Draw S. F.
and B.M. diagrams and state the maximum values
of the shearing force and bending moment.
Consider any cross section x-x, at a distance x from the
free end
2
2
At x
0 1
S . F = -2 - 2 x and B . M = - 2
x -
x
At x
1 3
S F x B M
. = -2 2 4 and . = 2
4( 1)
xx xx
xx xx
x x x
® < <
® < <
- - - - - -

Point of Contraflexure: It corresponds to a point where the bending moment changes
the sign, hence in order to find the point of contraflexures obviously the B.M would
change its sign when it cuts the X-axis therefore to get the points of contraflexure
equate the bending moment equation equal to zero. The fibre stress is zero at such
sections.
The point C on the beam where the curvature changes from sagging to hogging is a point of
contraflexure.

Simple Bending Theory / Theory of Flexure for Initially Straight Beams
The normal stress due to bending are called
flexure stresses
Assumptions:
 Beam is initially straight, and has a
constant cross-section.
 Beam is made of homogeneous
material and the beam has a
longitudinal plane of symmetry.
 Resultant of the applied loads lies in
the plane of symmetry.
 The geometry of the overall member
is such that bending not buckling is
the primary cause of failure.
 Elastic limit is no-where exceeded
and ‘E' is same in tension and
compression.
 Plane cross - sections remains plane
before and after bending.
Unstressed beam
subjected to a constant
bending moment
Top fibers of the beam will be subjected to tension and the bottom to compression, therefore,
that some where between the two there are points at which the stress is zero. The locus of all
such points is known as neutral axis. The radius of curvature R is then measured to this axis.
For symmetrical sections the N. A. is the axis of symmetry but what ever the section N. A. will
always pass through the centre of the area or centroid.

Concept of pure bending
Loading restrictions: Internal reactions developed on any cross-section of a beam may
consists of a resultant normal force, a resultant shear force and a resultant couple. In order to
ensure that the bending effects alone are investigated, we shall put a constraint on the loading
such that the resultant normal and the resultant shear forces are zero on any cross-section
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member,
That means F = 0 or dM/dx = F = 0, i.e., M = Constant
Such a situation may be visualized or envisaged when the beam or some portion of the beam, as
been loaded only by pure couples at its ends. It is also to note that the couples are assumed to
be loaded in the plane of symmetry.

1. Plane sections originally perpendicular to longitudinal axis of the beam remain plane and
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis even after bending , i.e. the cross-section A'E', B'F'
(refer Fig 1(a) ) do not get warped or curved.
2. In the deformed section, the planes of this cross-section have a common intersection i.e.
any time originally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the beam becomes an arc of circle.
We know that when a beam is under bending the fibres at the top will be lengthened while at
the bottom will be shortened provided the bending moment M acts at the ends. In between
these there are some fibres which remain unchanged in length that is they are not strained, that
is they do not carry any stress. The plane containing such fibres is called neutral surface.
The line of intersection between the neutral surface and the transverse exploratory section is
called the neutral axis (N A) .

Bending Stresses in Beams / Derivation of Elastic Flexural formula
In order to compute the value of bending stresses developed in a loaded beam, let us consider
the two cross-sections of a beam HE and GF, originally parallel as shown in fig 1(a).when
the beam is to bend it is assumed that these sections remain parallel i.e. H'E' and G'F' , the
final position of the sections, are still straight lines, they then subtend some angle q.
Consider now fiber AB in the material, at a distance y from the N.A, when the beam bends
this will stretch to A'B'
Unstressed beam
subjected to a constant
bending moment

 This equation is known as the Bending Theory Equation.
 The above proof has involved the assumption of pure bending without any shear force
being present. Therefore this termed as the pure bending equation.
 This equation gives distribution of stresses which are normal to cross-section i.e. in x-direction.

Section Modulus: From simple bending theory equation, the maximum stress obtained in
any cross-section is given as
M y
I
s =
maxm maxm
For any given allowable stress the maximum moment which can be accepted by a particular
shape of cross-section is therefore
M I Z
= s = s
m m
max max
max
where is termed as section modulus
max
m
m
y
Z I
y
=

Illustrative Problems: An I - section girder, 200mm wide by 300 mm depth flange and web
of thickness is 20 mm is used as simply supported beam for a span of 7 m. The girder
carries a distributed load of 5 KN /m and a concentrated load of 20 KN at mid-span.
Determine the
• The second moment of area of the cross-section of the girder
• The maximum stress set up.
Computation of Bending Moment: In this
case the loading of the beam is of two types
•Uniformly distributed load
•Concentrated Load
In order to obtain the maximum bending moment the technique will be to consider each
loading on the beam separately and get the bending moment due to it as if no other forces
acting on the structure and then superimpose the two results.

2 2 3 2
M wL wL
max
20 10 7 5 10 7 65.63 kN-m
4 8 4 8
3 3
65.63 10 150 10 51.8 MN/m
max 2
M
y
max max 4
1.06 10
m
m
m m
I
s
= + = ´ ´ + ´ ´ =
= = ´ ´ ´ =
´

Shearing Stresses in Beams
In the case of non-uniform bending of a
beam where the bending moment varies from
one X-section to another, there is a shearing
force on each X-section and shearing stresses
are also induced in the material. The
deformation associated with those shearing
stresses causes warping of the x-section so
that the assumption which we assumed while
deriving the flexure relation that the plane
cross-section after bending remains plane is
violated. Now due to warping the plane cross
section before bending do not remain plane
after bending. This complicates the problem
but more elaborate analysis shows that the
normal stresses due to bending, as calculated
from the equation.
M E
s = =
y I R
The above equation gives the distribution of stresses which are normal to the cross-section
that is in x-direction or along the span of the beam are not greatly altered by the presence
of these shearing stresses. Thus, it is justifiable to use the theory of pure bending in the
case of non uniform bending and it is accepted practice to do so.

Concept of Shear Stresses in Beams: Bending moment represents the resultant of certain
linear distribution of normal stresses τx over the cross-section. Similarly, the shear force Fx
over any cross-section must be the resultant of a certain distribution of shear stresses.
Assumptions :
 Stress is uniform across the width (i.e. parallel to the neutral axis)
 The presence of the shear stress does not affect the distribution of normal bending stresses.

Shearing stress distribution in typical cross-sections
Rectangular x-section: Consider a rectangular x-section of dimension b and d

Find the principal stress at a point A in a uniform rectangular beam 200 mm deep and 100
mm wide, simply supported at each end over a span of 3 m and carrying a uniformly
distributed load of 15,000 N/m.
2
1
2
2
= 11.27 MN/m and
= - 0.025 MN/m
s
s

Deflection of Beams
Assumptions:
• Stress is proportional to strain i.e. hooks law applies. Thus, the equation is valid only for
beams that are not stressed beyond the elastic limit.
• The curvature is always small.
• Any deflection resulting from the shear deformation of the material or shear stresses is
neglected.
Consider a beam AB which is initially straight and horizontal when unloaded. If under the
action of loads the beam deflect to a position A'B' under load or in-fact we say that the axis of
the beam bends to a shape A'B'. It is customary to call A'B' the curved axis of the beam as the
elastic line or deflection curve.

To express the deflected shape of the beam in rectangular co-ordinates let us take two axes x
and y, x-axis coincide with the original straight axis of the beam and the y axis shows the
deflection.
Futher, let us consider an element
ds of the deflected beam. At the
ends of this element let us construct
the normal which intersect at point
O denoting the angle between these
two normal be di

Relationship between shear force, bending moment and deflection

Methods for finding the deflection
Direct integration method: The governing differential equation is defined as
Where A and B are constants of integration to be evaluated from the known conditions of
slope and deflections for the particular value of x.

Case 1: Cantilever Beam with Concentrated Load at the end
End Criteria / Boundary Conditions:
i.e at x= L ; y= 0 ----------------- (1)
at x = L ; dy/dx = 0 ----------------- (2)

Case 2: A Cantilever with Uniformly distributed Loads
i.e at x= L ; y= 0 ----------------- (1)
at x = L ; dy/dx = 0 ----------------- (2)

Case 3: Simply Supported beam with uniformly distributed Loads
i.e at x = 0 ; y= 0 ----------------- (1)
at x = L ; y= 0 ----------------- (2)

Case 4: Simply Supported beam with Concentrated Load
Boundary Conditions:
at x = 0; y = 0 in the portion AB i.e. 0 ≤ x ≤ a
at x = l; y = 0 in the portion BC i.e. a ≤ x ≤ l
at x = a; dy/dx, the slope is same for both portion
at x = a; y, the deflection is same for both portion

THE AREA-MOMENT / MOMENT-AREA METHODS

Theorem I: The angle θ between tangents at any two points A and B on the elastic line is equal
to the total area of corresponding portion of the bending moment diagram, divided by EI.

Theorem II: The deflection of B away from the tangent at A is equal to the statical moment,
with respect to B, of the bending moment area between A and B, divided by EI.

Members Subjected to Torsional Loads
Definition of Torsion: Consider a shaft rigidly clamped at one end and twisted at the other
end by a torque T = F.d applied in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the bar such a shaft is
said to be in torsion.
Effects of Torsion: The effects of a torsional
load applied to a bar are
 To impart an angular displacement of one
end cross section with respect to the other
end.
 To setup shear stresses on any cross section
of the bar perpendicular to its axis.
GENERATION OF SHEAR STRESSES: The physical understanding of the phenomena of
setting up of shear stresses in a shaft subjected to a torsion may be understood from the figures
1-3.

Fig 1: Here the cylindrical
member or a shaft is in
static equilibrium where T is
the resultant external torque
acting on the member. Let
the member be imagined to
be cut by some imaginary
plane 'mn'.
Fig 2: When the plane 'mn' cuts remove the portion on R.H.S.
and we get a fig 2. Now since the entire member is in
equilibrium, therefore, each portion must be in equilibrium.
Thus, the member is in equilibrium under the action of
resultant external torque T and developed resisting Torque Tr .

Fig 3: The Figure shows that how the resisting
torque Tr is developed. The resisting torque Tr
is produced by virtue of an infinitesmal shear
forces acting on the plane perpendicular to the
axis of the shaft. Obviously such shear forces
would be developed by virtue of sheer stresses.
Shaft: The shafts are the machine elements
which are used to transmit power in
machines.
Twisting Moment: The twisting moment for any section along the bar / shaft is defined to be
the algebraic sum of the moments of the applied couples that lie to one side of the section
under consideration. The choice of the side in any case is of course arbitrary.
Shearing Strain: If a generator ab is marked on the surface of the unloaded bar, then after the
twisting moment 'T' has been applied this line moves to a’b'. The angle γ measured in radians,
between the final and original positions of the generators is defined as the shearing strain at the
surface of the bar or shaft. The same definition will hold at any interior point of the bar.

Modulus of Elasticity in shear: The ratio of the shear stress to the shear
strain is called the modulus of elasticity in shear OR Modulus of Rigidity
and in represented by the symbol
Angle of Twist: If a shaft of length L is subjected to a
constant twisting moment T along its length, than the
angle θ through which one end of the bar will twist
relative to the other is known is the angle of twist.
 Despite the differences in the forms of loading, we see that there are number of similarities
between bending and torsion, including for example, a linear variation of stresses and strain
with position.
 In torsion the members are subjected to moments (couples) in planes normal to their axes.
 For the purpose of designing a circular shaft to withstand a given torque, we must develop
an equation giving the relation between twisting moment, maximum shear stress produced,
and a quantity representing the size and shape of the cross-sectional area of the shaft.
 Many torque carrying engineering members are cylindrical in shape. Examples are drive
shafts, bolts and screw drivers.
Relationship in Torsion

Torsion Theory or Development of Torsion Formula
Assumption:
 The materiel is homogenous i.e of uniform elastic properties exists throughout the
material.
 The material is elastic, follows Hook's law, with shear stress proportional to shear strain.
 The stress does not exceed the elastic limit.
 The circular section remains circular
 Cross section remain plane.
 Cross section rotate as if rigid i.e. every diameter rotates through the same angle.
Consider now the solid circular shaft
of radius R subjected to a torque T
at one end, the other end being fixed
Under the action of this torque a
radial line at the free end of the shaft
twists through an angle γ, point A
moves to B, and AB subtends an
angle ‘γ' at the fixed end. This is
then the angle of distortion of the
shaft i.e the shear strain.

Since angle in radians = arc / Radius
arc AB = Rθ = L γ [since L and g also constitute the arc AB]
Thus, γ = Rθ / L (1)
From the definition of Modulus of rigidity or Modulus of elasticity in shear

Stresses: Let us consider a small strip of radius r and thickness dr which is subjected to
shear stress τ.
The force set up on each element = stress x area = τ x 2π r
dr (approximately)
This force will produce a moment or
torque about the center axis of the shaft
= τ x 2π r dr. r = τ x 2π r2 dr
The total torque T on the section, will
be the sum of all the contributions
T = ò 2 pt r 2
dr
R
o

Tensional Stiffness: The tensional stiffness k is defined as the torque per radius twist
i.e, k = T / θ = GJ / L
J = Polar moment of Inertia
Distribution of
shear stresses in
circular Shafts
subjected to torsion
This states that the shearing stress varies directly as the distance ‘r' from the axis of the shaft
and the following is the stress distribution in the plane of cross section and also the
complementary shearing stresses in an axial plane.
Hence the maximum shear stress occurs on the outer surface of
the shaft where r = R

Problem 1: A stepped solid circular shaft is built in at its ends and subjected to an externally
applied torque. T0 at the shoulder as shown in the figure. Determine the angle of rotation θ0 of
the shoulder section where T0 is applied?
Thus TA+ TB = T0 -------- (1)
θa = θb = θ0

Members Subjected to Combined Loads

This can now be treated as the two dimensional stress system in which the loading in a
vertical plane in zero i.e. σy = 0 and σx = σb and is shown below:

Equivalent Bending Moment
Equivalent Torque

THEORIES OF ELASTIC FAILURE
Strain Energy (U), is the energy stored within a material when the material is deformed.
It is the area covered under the triangle as shown below.
Different Theories of Failure:
• Maximum Principal stress theory (due to Rankine)
• Maximum shear stress theory (Guest - Tresca)
• Maximum Principal strain (Saint - venant) Theory
• Total strain energy per unit volume (Haigh) Theory
• Shear strain energy per unit volume Theory (Von Mises & Hencky)
σYp = stress at the yield point in the simple tensile test.
σ1, σ2, σ3 - the three principal stresses in the three dimensional complex state of stress
systems in order of magnitude.

(a) Maximum Principal stress theory
This theory assume that when the maximum principal stress in a complex stress system
reaches the elastic limit stress in a simple tension, failure will occur.
Therefore the criterion for failure would be σ1 = σyp
For a two dimensional complex stress system σ1 is expressed as

(b) Maximum shear stress theory
This theory states that the failure can be assumed to occur when the maximum shear stress in
the complex stress system is equal to the value of maximum shear stress in simple tension.

(c) Maximum Principal strain theory
This Theory assumes that failure occurs when the maximum strain for a complex state of
stress system becomes equals to the strain at yield point in the tensile test for the three
dimensional complex state of stress system.
For a 3 - dimensional state of stress system the total strain energy Ut per unit volume in
equal to the total work done by the system and given by the equation

(d) Total strain energy per unit volume theory
The theory assumes that the failure occurs when the total strain energy for a complex state of
stress system is equal to that at the yield point a tensile test.
(e) Maximum shear strain energy per unit volume theory
This theory states that the failure occurs when the maximum shear strain energy component
for the complex state of stress system is equal to that at the yield point in the tensile test.

Elastic Action: The elastic is an adjective meaning capable of recovering size and shape
after deformation. Elastic range is the range of stress below the elastic limit.
 Many engineering materials behave as indicated in Fig(a) however, some behaves as
shown in figures in (b) and (c) while in elastic range.
 When a material behaves as in (c), the σ vs € is not single valued since the strain
corresponding to any particular 'σ' will depend upon loading history.
 Fig (d): It illustrates the idea of elastic and plastic strain. If a material is stressed to level
(1) and then released the strain will return to zero beyond this plastic deformation
remains.
 If a material is stressed to level (2) and then released, the material will recover the
amount (€2 - €2p ), where €2p is the plastic strain remaining after the load is removed.
Similarly for level (3) the plastic strain will be €3p.

 Ductile Materials: It we just examine the earlier tension curve one can notice that the
extension of the materials over the plastic range is considerably in excess of that
associated with elastic loading. The Capacity of materials to allow these large
deformations or large extensions without failure is termed as ductility. The materials with
high ductility are termed as ductile materials.
 Brittle Materials: A brittle material is one which exhibits a relatively small extensions
or deformations to fracture, so that the partially plastic region of the tensile test graph is
much reduced.
Conditions Affecting Mechanical Properties:
 It has been established that lowering the temperature or increasing the rate of deformation
considerably increases the resistance to plastic deformation. Thus, at low temperature (or
higher rates of deformation), metals and alloys, which are ductile at normal room
temperature may fail with brittle fracture.
 Notches i.e., sharp changes in cross sections have a great effect on the mechanical
properties of the metals. A Notch will cause a non uniform distribution of stresses. They
will always contribute lowering the ductility of the materials. A notch reduces the ultimate
strength of the high strength materials. Because of the non uniform distribution of the
stress or due to stress concentration.
 Grain Size: The grain size also affects the mechanical properties.

Hardness: Hardness is the resistance of a metal to the penetration of another harder body
which does not receive a permanent set.
Hardness Tests consists in measuring the resistance to plastic deformation of layers of metals
near the surface of the specimen i.e. there are Ball indentation Tests
Disadvantage of Brinell Hardness Test: The main disadvantage of the Brinell Hardness test
is that the Brinell hardness number is not independent of the applied load. This can be
realized from. Considering the geometry of indentations for increasing loads. As the ball is
pressed into the surface under increasing load the geometry of the indentation charges.

Toughness: It is defined as the ability of the material to withstand crack i.e to prevent the
transfer or propagation of cracks across its section hence causing failures. Cracks are
propagated due to stress concentration.
Creep: Creep is the gradual increase of plastic strain in a material with time at constant load.
Particularly at elevated temperatures some materials are susceptible to this phenomena and
even under the constant load, mentioned strains can increase continually until fractures. This
form of facture is particularly relevant to the turbines blades, nuclear rectors, furnaces rocket
motors etc.

Closed Coiled helical springs subjected to axial loads
Definition: A spring may be defined as an elastic member whose primary function is to
deflect or distort under the action of applied load; it recovers its original shape when load is
released. or
Springs are energy absorbing units whose function is to store energy and to restore it slowly
or rapidly depending on the particular application.
(i) helical spring: They are made of wire coiled into a helical form, the load being applied
along the axis of the helix. In these type of springs the major stresses is torsional shear stress
due to twisting. They are both used in tension and compression.
(ii) Spiral springs: They are made of flat strip of metal wound in the form of spiral and
loaded in torsion. In this the major stresses are tensile and compression due to bending.
(iii) Leaf springs: They are composed of flat bars of varying lengths clamped
together so as to obtain greater efficiency. Leaf springs may be full elliptic,
semi elliptic or cantilever types, In these type of springs the major stresses
which come into picture are tensile & compressive.

Derivation of the Formula: In order to derive a necessary formula which governs the
behaviour of springs, consider a closed coiled spring subjected to an axial load W.
Let,
W = axial load
D = mean coil diameter
d = diameter of spring wire
n = number of active coils
C = spring index = D / d For circular wires
l = length of spring wire
G = modulus of rigidity
x = deflection of spring
θ = Angle of twist
SPRING
DEFLECTION
Spring stiffness: The stiffness
is defined as the load per unit
deflection therefore
W . D / 2 =
G .2 x /
D
d / 32
Dn
x WD n
Shear stress 4
p p
3
4
8
Gd
Þ =
W D
d d
. / 2
4
/ 32 / 2
WD
d
3
8
t
p
t
p
¢¢
=
Þ ¢¢ =

4W
d
W WD WD d
d d d D
4 8 8 1
= ¢ + ¢¢ = + = æ + ö çè ø¸
WAHL'S FACTOR (K): It is defined as Where C = spring
index = D/d
Strain Energy :
2
t
p
Shearing Stress due to compressive load W ¢ =
Therefore, the combined load τ 2 3 3
2
t t
p p p

Example: A close coiled helical spring is to carry a load of 5000N with a deflection of 50
mm and a maximum shearing stress of 400 N/mm2 .if the number of active turns or active
coils is 8.Estimate the following:
• wire diameter
• mean coil diameter
• weight of the spring.
Assume G = 83,000 N/mm2 ; r = 7700 kg/m3
D = .0314 x
(13.317)3mm =7
4.15mm
for wire diameter if
W is the axial load,
then
Weight

Close coiled helical spring subjected to axial torque T or axial couple.
In this case the material of the spring is subjected to pure bending
which tends to reduce Radius R of the coils. In this case the
bending moment is constant through out the spring and is equal to
the applied axial Torque T. The stresses i.e. maximum bending
stress may thus be determined from the bending theory.
Deflection or wind up angle:

Elastic Stability Of Columns
Structural members which carry compressive loads may be divided into two broad categories
depending on their relative lengths and cross-sectional dimensions.
Columns: Short, thick members are
generally termed columns and these
usually fail by crushing when the
yield stress of the material in
compression is exceeded.
Struts: Long, slender columns are
generally termed as struts, they fail by
buckling some time before the yield stress
in compression is reached. The buckling
occurs owing to one the following reasons.
 the strut may not be perfectly straight initially.
 the load may not be applied exactly along the axis of the Strut.
 one part of the material may yield in compression more readily than others owing to
some lack of uniformity in the material properties through out the strut.
 It is assumed that the deformation to be both progressive with increasing load and simple in form i.e. a member
in simple tension/compression becomes progressively longer/shorter but remains straight. Under some
circumstances, however, these assumptions may no longer hold good and the member become unstable. The
term strut and column are widely used, often interchangeably in the context of buckling of slender members.
 At values of load below the buckling load a strut will be in stable equilibrium where the displacement caused
by any lateral disturbance will be totally recovered when the disturbance is removed. At the buckling load the
strut is said to be in a state of neutral equilibrium, and theoretically it should than be possible to gently deflect
the strut into a simple sine wave provided that the amplitude of wave is kept small.
 Theoretically, it is possible for struts to achieve a condition of unstable equilibrium with loads exceeding the
buckling load, any slight lateral disturbance then causing failure by buckling, this condition is never achieved
in practice under static load conditions.

The resistance of any member to bending is determined by its flexural rigidity EI
where I = area of moment of inertia
A = area of the cross-section
k = radius of gyration.
The load per unit area which the member can withstand is therefore related to k.
There will be two principal moments of inertia, if the least of these is taken then the ratio
Is called the slenderness ratio. It's numerical value indicates whether the member falls into the
class of columns or struts.
Euler's Theory
Case A: Strut with pinned ends: Consider an axially loaded strut, shown below, and is
subjected to an axial load 'P' this load 'P' produces a deflection 'y' at a distance 'x' from one end.
Assume that the ends are
either pin jointed or
rounded so that there is
no moment at either end.

Assumption: The strut is assumed to be initially straight, the end load being applied axially
through centroid.
Let us define a operator D = d/dx
(D2 + n2) y =0 where n2 = P/EI
In order to evaluate the constants A and B let us apply the boundary conditions,
(i) at x = 0; y = 0
(ii) at x = L ; y = 0
Applying the
first boundary
condition
yields A = 0.

From the above relationship the least value of P which will cause the strut to buckle, and it
is called the Euler Crippling Load Pe from which w obtain.
The interpretation of the above analysis is that for all the values of the load P, other than
those which make sin nL = 0; the strut will remain perfectly straight since y = B sin nL = 0
For the particular value of
Then we say that the strut is in a state of neutral
equilibrium, and theoretically any deflection which it
suffers will be maintained. This is subjected to the
limitation that 'L' remains sensibly constant and in practice
slight increase in load at the critical value will cause the
deflection to increase appreciably until the material fails by
yielding.

 Further it should be noted that the deflection is not proportional to load, and this applies
to all strut problems; like wise it will be found that the maximum stress is not
proportional to load.
 The solution chosen of nL = π is just one particular solution; the solutions nL= 2π, 3π,
5π etc are equally valid mathematically and they do, infact, produce values of 'Pe' which
are equally valid for modes of buckling of strut different from that of a simple bow.
Theoretically therefore, there are an infinite number of values of Pe, each corresponding
with a different mode of buckling.
 The value selected above is so called the fundamental mode value and is the lowest
critical load producing the single bow buckling condition.
 The solution nL = 2π produces buckling in two half waves, 3π in three half-waves etc.

Case b: One end fixed and the other free:
ygen = A cos(nx) + sin(nx) + P.I
P.I is a particular value of y which satisfies the differential equation, Hence yP.I = a
Therefore the complete solution becomes Y = A cos(nx) + B sin(nx) + a
Now imposing the boundary conditions to evaluate the constants A and B
(i) at x = 0; y = 0 ; This yields A = -a and (ii) at x = 0; dy/dx = 0 ; This yields B = 0
Hence, y = -a cos(nx) + a; Further, at x = L; y = a, Therefore a = - a cos(nx) + a or 0 = cos(nL)

Case 4 : One end fixed, the other pinned
Also when x = L ; y = 0
Therefore, nL Cos nL = Sin nL or tan nL = nL
The lowest value of nL ( neglecting zero) which
satisfies this condition and which therefore produces
the fundamental buckling condition is nL =
4.49radian

Equivalent Strut Length:
2
P EI
e 2
L
e
= p

Comparison of Euler Theory with Experiment results
(a) Straight line formulae: (b) Johnson parabolic formulae:
(c) Rankine Gordon Formulae :
where Pe = Euler crippling load
Pc = Crushing load or Yield point load in Compression
PR = Actual load to cause failure or Rankine load

 Since the Rankine formulae is a combination of the Euler and crushing load for a strut.
 For a very short strut Pe is very large hence 1/ Pe would be large so that 1/ Pe can be
neglected.
 Thus PR = Pc , for very large struts, Pe is very small so 1/ Pe would be large and 1/ Pc can be
neglected ,hence PR = Pe
 The Rankine formulae is therefore valid for extreme values of 1/k. It is also found to be
fairly accurate for the intermediate values in the range under consideration. Thus rewriting
the formula in terms of stresses, we have
Material σy or σc
MN/m2
Value of a
Pinned ends Fixed ends
Low carbon steel 315 1/7500 1/30000
Cast Iron 540 1/1600 1/64000
Timber 35 1/3000 1/12000
note a = 4 x (a for fixed ends)

Members Subjected to Axisymmetric Loads
Pressurized thin walled cylinder:
 Preamble : Pressure vessels are exceedingly important in industry. Normally two types of
pressure vessel are used in common practice such as cylindrical pressure vessel and
spherical pressure vessel.
 In the analysis of thin walled cylinders subjected to internal pressures it is assumed that the
radial plans remains radial and the wall thickness dose not change due to internal pressure.
Although the internal pressure acting on the wall causes a local compressive stresses (equal
to pressure) but its value is negligibly small as compared to other stresses & hence the state
of stress of an element of a thin walled pressure is considered a biaxial one.
 Further in the analysis of thin walled cylinders, the weight of the fluid is considered
negligible.
 Let us consider a long cylinder of circular cross - section with an internal radius of R2 and
a constant wall thickness ‘t' as shown in fig.

 This cylinder is subjected to a difference of hydrostatic pressure of 'p' between its inner
and outer surfaces. In many cases, 'p' between gauge pressure within the cylinder, taking
outside pressure to be ambient.
 By thin walled cylinder we mean that the thickness ‘t' is very much smaller than the radius
Ri and we may quantify this by stating that the ratio t / Ri of thickness of radius should be
less than 0.1.
 An appropriate co-ordinate system to be used to describe such a system is the cylindrical
polar one r, θ, z shown, where z axis lies along the axis of the cylinder, r is radial to it and
θ is the angular co-ordinate about the axis.
 The small piece of the cylinder wall is shown in isolation, and stresses in respective
direction have also been shown.
Type of failure: Such a component fails in since when subjected to an excessively high
internal pressure. While it might fail by bursting along a path following the circumference
of the cylinder. Under normal circumstances it fails by bursting along a path parallel to
the axis. This suggests that the hoop stress is significantly higher than the axial stress.
Applications : Liquid storage tanks and containers, water pipes, boilers, submarine hulls, and
certain air plane components are common examples of thin walled cylinders and spheres,
roof domes.

ANALYSIS : In order to analyze the thin walled cylinders, let us make the following
assumptions :
· There are no shear stresses acting in the wall.
· The longitudinal and hoop stresses do not vary through the wall.
· Radial stresses σr which acts normal to the curved plane of the isolated element are
negligibly small as compared to other two stresses especially when
Thin Cylinders Subjected to Internal Pressure: When a thin walled cylinder is subjected to
internal pressure, three mutually perpendicular principal stresses will be set up in the
cylinder materials, namely
 Circumferential or hoop stress
 The radial stress
 Longitudinal stress

Hoop or circumferential stress: This is the stress
which is set up in resisting the bursting effect of the
applied pressure and can be most conveniently
treated by considering the equilibrium of the
cylinder.
This cylinder is subjected to an internal pressure p.
i.e., p = internal pressure
d = inside diameter
L = Length of the cylinder
t = thickness of the wall
Total force on one half of the cylinder owing to the internal pressure 'p'
= p x Projected Area = p x d x L
= p .d. L ------- (1)
The total resisting force owing to hoop stresses sH set up in the cylinder walls
= 2 .σH .L.t ---------(2)
Because σH.L.t. is the force in the one wall of the half cylinder.
the equations (1) & (2) we get
2 . σH . L . t = p . d . L
 σH = (p . d) / 2t
Circumferential or hoop Stress (σH) = (p .d)/ 2t

Longitudinal Stress: Consider now again the same figure and the vessel could be considered
to have closed ends and contains a fluid under a gauge pressure p. Then the walls of the
cylinder will have a longitudinal stress as well as a circumferential stress.
Total force on the end of the cylinder owing to internal pressure
= pressure x area = p x π d2 /4
Area of metal resisting this force = πd.t. (approximately)
because πd is the circumference and this is multiplied by the wall thickness

Now consider and element at radius r and defined
by an angle increment dθ and a radial increment
dr. By circular symmetry, the stresses σθ and σr are
functions of r only, not θand the shear stress on
the element must be zero. For an element of unit
thickness, radial force equilibrium gives:

1. The point of contraflexure occurs in
(a) Simply supported beams only, (b) Cantilever beams only, (c) Continuous beam only, (d)
Overhanging beams only (e) All types of beams
2. A cantilever beam of length L, subjected to two loads W1 and W2 at distance L1 and L2,
respectively from the free end will have the greatest bending moment of

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