Eng Mech A 2006 Jun L

Engineering Mechanics A, June 2006 Student ID No. ………………………. Engineering Mechanics A, June 2006 Student ID No. ……………………….
SECTION A
Question 1 - Compulsory
(a) A loaded beam is shown in Figure 1 below. For the loading arrangement
shown,
(i) Calculate the reactions at each of the supports. (2 marks)
40 kN 5 kN
FINAL EXAMINATION 5 kN/m
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING A

D
JUNE 2006 B C
3m 2m 1m
Engineering Mechanics A
Question and Answer Booklet
Figure 1
TIME ALLOWED: Two (2) hours plus five (5) minutes reading time. Reactions:
INSTRUCTIONS:
x Read this paper thoroughly.
x Answer Question 1 which is COMPULSORY and
any two (2) of the remaining questions in SECTION B.
x All questions are out of 20 marks – total marks for the exam
are 60.
x All answers except diagrams and sketches must be in ink.
Correcting fluid or tape is not permitted.
Do not remove any pages from this question and answer

booklet.
NOTES:
x Marks allocated to each question are shown in brackets at the
end of each question.
x Candidates are expected to select and use appropriate
formulae in problem solving.
x Candidates should show all working in calculations.
x Helpful formulae and data are provided as a pack to be used
with this paper.
Question Possible Mark

Number Mark Awarded
1 20
2 20
3 20
4 20 RA = kN RC = kN
Total 60
Page 1 of 22 Page 2 of 22
Q1 (a) (ii) Sketch neatly using the diagram below as a guide Q1 (a) (iii) Determine the maximum bending stress in the beam due to the
loading if the beam used is a 250 UB 37.3 beam. Neglect the mass
(1.) The loading diagram (1 mark) of the beam. (3 marks)
(2.) The shear force diagram (3 marks)
(3.) The bending moment diagram (3 marks)
Show all principal values on these diagrams

40 kN 5 kN
5 kN/m
A
D
B C
3m 2m 1m
Q1. (a) (iv) If the maximum bending stress for the loading in Q1 (a) is to be
limited to 50 MN/m2, determine the optimum I beam size (from the
beam section properties table in the formulae and data pack). Q1 (b) A solid shaft of 180 mm diameter is to be replaced by a hollow shaft with a
(4 marks) diametral ratio of 1.4:1 made of the same material and of the same length.
If the shaft is to transmit the same torque at the same maximum stress,
determine,
(i) The dimensions of the hollow shaft. (3 marks)
(ii) The percentage saving in mass that would be made by using the
hollow shaft. (1 mark)
20
Total for Question 1 = 20 marks
SECTION B – attempt any two of the remaining questions,

Q2, Q3 or Q4.
Question 2
(a) A solid shaft is to transmit 220 kW at a speed of 420 rev/min, and is not to
twist more than 2q over a length of 10 diameters. The maximum allowable
shear stress is 50 MPa. The modulus of rigidity (shear modulus), 'G', for the
shaft material is 80 GPa.
Determine the minimum shaft diameter to meet these conditions.
Hint: Consider two conditions to determine minimum diameter - one using

torque and stress; the other using length, modulus of rigidity, and
angle of twist.
(8 marks)
Question 2
Question 2 (c) A loaded framework is shown in Figure 2 below.
(b) A 1.2 m length of steel pipe with an inner diameter of 40 mm and wall (i) Determine the horizontal and vertical components of the reactions for
thickness of 4 mm is to be used to support a workshop grinder which has a the loaded framework.
mass of 28 kg. Calculate the compressive stress in the pipe. (3 marks) (3 marks)
20 kN
10 kN B C
A
2m G H J K
45O 45O 45O D 10 kN
F E
10 kN
4m
8m 2m
Figure 2
Question 2
(c) (ii) Determine, either graphically or analytically, the magnitude and type
of force in members BH, EJ, and HJ.
(6 marks)
20 kN
10 kN B C
A
2m G H J K
O O
45O 45 45 D 10 kN
F E
10 kN
4m
8m 2m
Figure 2
Rule a diagonal line across this page if it is not used
RR = kN RL(Vert) = kN RL(horiz) = kN
Question 2 Question 3
(c)(ii) (a) A system of forces is shown in Figure 3 below. Each grid square is 1 m by
1m. For this system,
(i) Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant horizontal force.
(1½ marks)
(ii) Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant vertical force.
(1½ marks)
(iii) Find the total moment about point A.

(4 marks)
600 N
600 N
1200 N
400 N
Figure 3
20
Question 3 (b) An asymmetric ‘I’ beam of the dimensions shown in Figure 4 below
(a)
(b)(i) Determine the second moment of area about its neutral axis.
(8 marks)
200
40
N/A
225
25
25
75
Figure 4
Question 3 Question 3
(b) (i) (b)(ii) The 2nd moment of area for the beam in part (b)(i) is found to be
77.45 x10-6 mm4.
Neglecting the weight of the beam, determine the maximum bending
stress due to the loading if it is simply supported at both ends, is 4 m long,
and carries a combination of a point load at its mid span of 50 kN and a
uniformly distributed load of 8 kN/m along the full length of the beam.
State where the maximum bending stress acts and whether it is a
compressive or tensile bending stress.
(5 marks)
20
Question 4
Question 4
(b) A garden roller of mass 100 kg is held stationary on a path which has a 15 O
(a) Either slope with an effort applied at its handle as shown in figure 5 below.
(i) Describe how a simple mechanics experiment could be used to
establish the Modulus of Elasticity ‘E’ for a sample of rod material. Determine, either graphically or analytically,
Or
(ii) Describe how a mechanics experiment could be carried out to reinforce (i) The magnitude and direction of the reaction between the roller and
theoretical learning in a mechanics topic the path.
(3 marks)
For full marks you should use a sketch to aid your description and
clearly state all key steps in the process. (ii) The magnitude of the pulling force ‘P’ required at the handle to
(7 marks) keep the roller stationary.
(4 marks)
Handle
30O
Roller
Path
15O
Figure 5
Question 4
Question 4
(b) (c) The beam sections shown below in Figure 6 are to be used as simply
supported beams to carry a point load at mid span,
(i) Show on each section where the horizontal neutral axis could be found.
(ii) Sketch bending stress distribution plots for each beam section and
show clearly the location of the maximum tensile and compressive
stresses.
(6 marks)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 6
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Engineering Mechanics A, June 2006 Student ID No. ………………………. Engineering Mechanics A, June 2006 Student ID No. ……………………….

(i) Calculate the reactions at each of the supports. (2 marks)

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING A

Do not remove any pages from this question and answer

Question Possible Mark

Show all principal values on these diagrams

Total for Question 1 = 20 marks

SECTION B – attempt any two of the remaining questions,

Determine the minimum shaft diameter to meet these conditions.

Hint: Consider two conditions to determine minimum diameter - one using

45O 45O 45O D 10 kN

Rule a diagonal line across this page if it is not used

(iii) Find the total moment about point A.

Total for Question 2 = 20 marks

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