Strain Energy Method · Strength of Materials · GATE ME

A cantilever beam of length $$L$$ and flexural modulus $$EI$$ is subjected to a point load $$P$$ at the free end. The elastic strain energy stored in the beam due to bending (neglecting transverse shear) is

For a ductile material, toughness is a measure of

Two threaded bolts A and B of same material and length are subjected to identical tensile load. If the elastic strain energy stored in bolt A is 4 times that of bolt B and the mean diameter of bolt A is 12 mm, the mean diameter of bolt B in mm is

A cylindrical bar has a length 𝐿 = 5 𝑚 and cross section area 𝑆 = 10 𝑚² . The bar is made of a linear elastic material with a density ρ = 2700 kg/m³ and Young’s modulus E = 70 GPa. The bar is suspended as shown in the figure and is in a state of uniaxial tension due to its self-weight.

The elastic strain energy stored in the bar equals _________ J. (Rounded off to two decimal places)

Take the acceleration due to gravity as 𝑔 = 9.8 m/s².

The strain energy stored in the beam with flexural rigidity $$EI$$ and loaded as shown in the figure is

A stepped steel shaft shown below is subjected to $$10$$ N-m torque. If the modulus of rigidity is $$80$$ GPa, the strain energy in the shaft in N-mm is