Strength of Materials - II
Definition: Strength of Materials - II extends analysis to advanced topics like curved beams, springs, thick cylinders, and unsymmetrical bending.
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Detailed Syllabus
Unit 1: Curved Beams
- Stresses in beams of various cross-sections.
- Winkler-Bach theory for curved beams.
- Stress distribution, Position of neutral axis.
Unit 2: Springs
- Types of springs, Design of helical springs.
- Stresses in helical springs of circular and non-circular sections.
- Concentric springs, Surge in springs.
Unit 3: Thick and Thin Cylinders
- Stresses in thick cylinders under internal and external pressure.
- Compound cylinders, Shrink fit.
- Thin cylinders and spheres.
Unit 4: Unsymmetrical Bending
- Product of inertia, Principal axes.
- Stresses due to unsymmetrical bending.
- Deflection of beams under unsymmetrical loading.
Unit 5: Shear Centre
- Concept of shear centre.
- Shear flow in thin-walled sections.
- Location of shear centre for common sections.
Unit 6: Advanced Topics
- Theories of failure review.
- Rotating discs and cylinders.
- Introduction to torsion in non-circular sections.