Test 1
by Group A: Question 1: Given force F and distance L, determine reaction forces at the supports A and B. Force F is acting at the point …
Homework Assignment 4
Consider the beam supported at supports A and B that is shown in the figure below. There is a distributed load of acting on top …
Optional Homework Assignment: Solving beam differential equation in the reversed coordinate system
Consider the cantilever beam shown in Fig. 1 below. Note the location of the coordinate system center. Assume that length , force , modulus of …
Midterm exam:
Strictly follow the procedure explained during the class! Complete points will be given only if the complete procedure is explained (all the equations are written …
Bonus Homework Assignment – Computation of the Moment of Inertia of an I-beam
By completing the following homework assignment (successfully and completely), you will obtain 10 extra points on the midterm exam. Consider the cross-section of the I-beam …
Test 4
The text is the same for both questions given below. Problem description: Consider the beam that is subjected to external loads (see the figure below …
Homework Assignment 3
Given torque of and structural steel with the yield strength of , perform the following steps: a) (20 points) Design the diameter of a circular …
Torsion – Design Problems
Problem 1. Consider a circular shaft with a diameter of made of steel (A53 Seamless and Welded Standard Steel Pipe – Grade B). This shaft …
Review of Torsion
Consider a cylinder shown in figure below. The torque is applied at the top plane of the cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder (passing through …
Polar Moment of Inertia
The polar moment of inertia is used to compute the maximal shear stress when an element is subject to torsional load. Consequently, it is important …