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Strength of Materials I Assignment

This document contains instructions for a Strength of Materials assignment from the University of Zambia's Department of Mechanical Engineering. Students must answer two of five questions about beam deflection and slope based on provided diagrams and loading conditions. The questions involve determining ratios of applied loads, slope and deflection at specific points on beams, and deflection of beam ends under given flexural properties and loadings. Students are advised to consult their course lecturer to determine which two questions to attempt for submission by the due date of April 13, 2023.

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Strength of Materials I Assignment

This document contains instructions for a Strength of Materials assignment from the University of Zambia's Department of Mechanical Engineering. Students must answer two of five questions about beam deflection and slope based on provided diagrams and loading conditions. The questions involve determining ratios of applied loads, slope and deflection at specific points on beams, and deflection of beam ends under given flexural properties and loadings. Students are advised to consult their course lecturer to determine which two questions to attempt for submission by the due date of April 13, 2023.

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UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MEC 3351 – Strength of Materials I

Slope & Deflection Assignment Due: 13th April 2023

Answer ALL questions but only TWO questions will be attempted and submitted upon
advice by the course lecturer on the due date.

1. Horizontal pulls, P1 and P2 are applied to a vertical pole 4cm in diameter, as


shown in Figure Q1. If the deflection at the top of the pole is to be zero find
the ratio of P1 and P2.

Figure Q1

2. Determine the slope and maximum deflection at C of the beam shown in


Figure Q2.

A C B

a b

Figure Q2

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3. Figure Q3 shows a horizontal beam ABC of uniform flexural EI (tm2 units).
The beam is simply supported at A and B. determine for the loading shown,
the deflection of the free end C.

4t
1 t/m

A B C
20m20m 8m
8m

Figure Q3

4. A uniform supported beam is of 6m span. At the distance of 4m from the left


hand support it carries a load of 10t on the bracket as shown in Figure Q4.
Determine the deflection at point C. Take E = 2 x 106 kg.cm-2 and I for the
section = 2 x 103 kg.cm-4.
10t
0.5m

A C B
4m 2m

Figure Q4

5. Determine the slope and maximum deflection at B of the beam shown in


Figure Q5.

A B

Figure Q5

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