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ACTIVITY 1: STRESS AND STRAIN:
1.3 In the stress/strain diagram Point E represents:
A. Maximum stress
B. Limit of proportionality
C. Break stress
D. Elastic limit (1)
1.2 What do points A–E represent in FIGURE 1.12
1.3 What does point D denote in FIGURE 1.12
1.4 What is represented by point E on the graph?
ACTIVITY 2.1: FORCES – ACTING ON ONE POINT
2.1.1 Four forces of 3 kN, 2,1 kN, 2,5 kN and 3,6 kN respectively have the same
acting point as shown in FIGURE 2.1.1.
FIGURE 2.1.1
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Determine by means of calculations:
(HINT: Redraw the force diagram above to show the horizontal and vertical
component of each force.)
2.1.1 The sum of the horizontal components (6)
2.1.2 The sum of the vertical components (6)
2.1.2.1 A tensile force of 50 kN is exerted onto a round bar with a diameter of 50 mm
and an original length of 3 m.
Determine by means of calculations:
2.1.2.1.1 The stress in the material (4)
2.1.2.1.1 The strain if the final length of the bar is 3,005 m (3)
2.2 Four forces of 150 N, 210 N, 250 N and 360 N respectively, as shown in FIGURE 2.2 below,
act on the same point. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the equilibrant for this system
of forces.
FIGURE 2.2
2.3 A square steel bar with 100 mm x 100 mm sides is subjected to
compressive force of 80 kN. Determine, by means of calculations, the
stress in the material. (5)
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2.4 Define Hooke's law. (3)
2.3. A system of forces is shown in FIGURE 2.3. Determine, by means of
calculations, the magnitude and direction of the resultant for the system of
forces in FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.3
2.3.1.1 Calculate the resultant of the horizontal components. (4)
2.3.1.2 Calculate the resultant of the vertical components. (4)
2.3.1.3 Calculate the magnitude of the equilibrium force. (4)
2.3.1.4 Calculate the equilibrium angle with reference to the horizontal plane. (3)
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2.4 In FIGURE 2.4 four forces of 200 N, 300 N, 280 N and 350 N are acting on the same point.
FIGURE 2.4
2.4.1 Calculate the resultant of the horizontal components (5)
2.4.2 Calculate the resultant of the vertical components (4)
2.4.3 Calculate the magnitude of the equilibrium force (3)
2.4.4 Calculate the equilibrium angle with reference to the horizontal plane (3)
2.5 An unknown force causes 3.5MPa stress in a 25mm round bar. Calculate the
magnitude of the force. (4)
ACTIVITY 3.1: FORCES - BEAMS:
3.1The beam in FIGURE 3.1 below is in equilibrium. Calculate the distance between the
support point and the 9 kN load.
FIGURE 3.1
A 300 mm; B 200 mm; C 150 mm; D 600 mm (1)
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3.2 FIGURE 3.2 below shows a uniform beam that is supported by two vertical
supports, A and B. Two vertical point loads are exerted onto the beam, as
well as a uniformly distributed load of 100 N/m, over a length of 6 metres of the beam.
Determine, by means of calculations and using the turning points method, the
magnitudes of the reactions in supports A and B. (6)
FIGURE: 3.2
3.3 FIGURE 3.3 below shows a uniform beam that is supported by two vertical supports, A and B.
Two vertical point loads are exerted onto the beam, as well as a uniformly distributed load of
50 N/m, over the total left half of the beam. Determine, by means of calculations, the magnitudes
of the reactions in supports A and B.
FIGURE: 3.3
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3.4 FIGURE3.4 shows a uniform beam that is supported by two vertical supports, A and B, Two
vertical points loads are exerted onto the beam, as well as a uniformly distributed force of
60N/m, over the distance between the two vertical points loads.
FIGURE 3.4
Determine by means of calculations, the magnitude of the reactions in support ‘A’ and
support ‘B’ (6)
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3.5 FIGURE 3.5 below shows a uniform beam that is supported by two vertical supports, A and B. Two
vertical point loads, 1 400 N and 1 600 N, are exerted onto the beam, as well as a uniformly
distributed force of 350 N/m over the total length of the beam. Determine, by means of calculations,
the magnitude of the reactions in supports A and B.
FIGURE: 3.5
3.6
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4. SYSTEMS AND CONTROL: HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
5. MATERIALS: IRON-CARBON EQUILIBRIUM DIAGRAM
5.1 FIGURE 5.1 below shows an iron-carbon equilibrium diagram. Answer the questions that follow.
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FIGURE 5.1
5.1.1 Label parts A-E. (5)
5.1.2 What does the critical point AC1 represent? (2)
5.1.3 Name TWO characteristics of each of the following microscopic structures:
5.2.3.1 Cementite (2)
5.2.3.2 Ferrite (2)
5.1.4. Explain the composition of austenite. (2)
5.2 Steel can be hardened and annealed at a temperature between 885 °C and 925 °C.
5.2.1 What percentage carbon content will allow for this hardening and annealing? Use the Iron
Carbon Equilibrium diagram in FIGURE 5.2 below.
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A 0,60%
B 0,20%
C 0,80%
D 0,40% (1)
5.2.2 Name TWO characteristics of each of the following microscopic structures
of steel:
6.2.1 Ferrite (2)
6.2.2 Pearlite (2)
5.2.3 Determine the microscopic structure that best describes the compound of
iron and carbon (iron carbide) by analysing steel and cast iron. (2)
5.2.4 The table below indicates the carbon content, typical uses, heat treatment
and properties of steel. Write your answers for QUESTIONS 4.3.1, 4.3.2
and 4.3.3 in the ANSWER BOOK.
5.2.5 Define the terms below with reference to the iron-carbon equilibrium diagram:
5.2.5.1 Lower critical point (AC1) (2
5.2.5.2 Critical temperature (2)
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MEMO -
CALCULATIONS
COVID-19 REVISION MATERIAL:
2020
ACTIVITY 1.1
1.1 E = Break stress / Break point
1.2 Stress/ strain diagram
A = Limit of proportionality
B = Limit of elasticity
C = Yield point
D = Maximum stress
E = Break stress / Break point
1.3 Maximum stress
1.4 Break stress / Break point
ACTIVITY 2.1 FORCES: ACTING ON ONE POINT
2.1 (FIGURE 2.1)
2.1.1 The sum of the horizontal Components:
∑ HC = 3,6 + 2,5cos60 ° − 2,1cos30 °
= 3,6 + 1,25 − 1,82
= 3 ,03 kN
2.1.2The sum of the vertical components
∑ VC = 2,5sin60° + 2,1sin30° − 3
= 2,17 + 1,05 − 3
= 0,22 kN
OR
Horizontal Magnitudes Vertical Magnitudes
component component
2,1 cos300 -1,82 kN 2,1 sin300 1,05 kN
2,5 cos600 1,25 kN 2,5 sin600 2,17 kN
3,6 kN 3,6 kN -3 kN -3 kN
TOTAL 3,03 kN TOTAL ress: 0,22 kN (12)
A
7 =
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2 D
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1
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2.1.2.1 The stress in the
material:
(0. 5 2)
A=
4
−3 2
A = 1,963495 ×10 m
Load
Stress
= Area
= F
A
= 50×10 3
−3
1,96 × 10
6
= 25,51 × 10 Pa
OR
= 25,51 MPa
No or wrong unit - no mark (4)
2.1.2.2 Strain:
Change i Length
Strain =
Original length
0,005
Strain =
3
= 1,6667 × 10 −3
2.2 EQUILIBRANT: (FIGURE 2.2)
∑HC = 360 + 250cos45° − 210cos25°
= 346,45N
∑ VC = 250sin45° + 210sin25° − 150
= 115,53N
OR
HORIZONTAL MAGNITUDES VERTICAL MAGNITUDES
COMPONENT COMPONENT
-210 cos250 -190,32N 210 sin250 88,75 N
250 cos450 176,78N 250 sin450 176,78 N
360 360 N -150 -150 N
TOTAL 346,45 N TOTAL 115,53 N
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2.2.2 The magnitude and the direction:
2 2 2
E = HC + VC
E = 346,45 + 115,53 2 2
E = 365,21 N
VC
Tan =
HC
115,53
=
346,45
= 18,44 0
E = 365,21 N at 18,44 0 south from west
(15)
2.2.3 Stress and Strain:
Stress:
A = L2
A = 0,1 2
A = 0,01 m 2
=F
A
80 × 10 3
=
0,01
= 8 × 10 6 Pa
= 8 MPa (5)
2.2.4 Strain is directly proportional to the stress that causes it, provided
2.3 (FIGURE 2.3):
2.3.1 ∑HC = 4,7 – 3,1Cos500 – 1,5Cos400
= 4,7 – 1,99 – 1,5
= 1,56kN
2.3.2 ∑VC = 2,1 + 1,5Sin400 – 3,1Sin500
= 2,1 + 0,96 – 3,27
= 0,69kN
OR
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HC Magnitudes VC Magnitudes
4,7kN 4,7kN 2,1Kn 2,1kN
3,1kNCos500 - 1,99kN 1,5kNSin400 0,96kN
1,5kNCos400 - 1,15kN 3,1kNSin500 -2,37kN
TOTAL 1,56kN TOTAL 0,69kN
2.3.3 E2 = HC2 + VC2
E = √1,562 + 0,692
E = 1,71kN
2.3.4 Tanϴ = VC
HC
= 0.69
1,56
= 23,860
E = 1,71kN at 23,860 north from east.
2.4 (FIGURE 2.4);
2.4.1 ∑HC = 280Cos500 – 200Cos350 – 300Cos300 – 350
= 179,98 – 163,83 – 350
= - 593,66N
2.4.2 ∑VC = 280Sin500 + 300Sin300 – 200Sin350
= 214,49 + 150,0 – 114,72
= 249,77N
OR
HC Magnitudes VC Magnitudes
300NCos300 - 259,81N 280NSin500 214,49N
200NCos350 - 163,83N 300NSin300 150,0N
350N - 350N 0N 0N
280NCos500 179,98N 200NSin350 -114,72N
TOTAL -593,66N TOTAL 249,77N
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2.4.3 E2 = HC2 + VC2
E = √HC2 + VC2
= -593,662 + 249,772
E = 644,06N
2.4.4 Tanϴ = VC
HC
= 249,77
593,66
ϴ = 22,820
E = 644,06N at 22,820 South of East /OR/ = 220 49 minutes South of East
2.5 The Magnitude of the Force:
Stress = Pa
Diameter = M
Force= N
Force = ?
Stress = Force
Area
Force = Stress x Area
= Stress x 𝜋𝑑 2
4
= 3500 000 x 𝜋0.0252
4
Force = 3,5 x 10 x 4,90873852 x 10 -4
6
= 1718,06N
Force = 1,72kN
ACTIVITY 3: FORCES – BEAMS:
3.1 (FIGURE 3.1): ANSWER B = 200mm
3.2 (FIGURE 3.2)
Calculate ‘A’ - Take moments about B:
A x 12 = (2 500 x 4) + (600 x 7) + (1 400 x 10)
A x12 = 10 000 + 14 000 + 4 200
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A x 12 = 28 200
12 12
A = 2 350N
Calculate ‘B’ - Take moments at ‘A’:
B x 12 = (1 400 x 8) + (600 x 5) + (2 500 x 8)
B x 12 = (2 800 + 3 000 + 20 000
B x 12 = 25 800
12 12
B = 2 150N
3.3 (FIGURE 3.3):
Calculate ‘A’ – Take moments about ‘B’:
A x 11,5 = (600 x 4,5) + (400 x 6,5) + (325 x 9,75)
A x 11,5 = 2 700 + 2 600 + 3 168,75
A x 11,5 = 8 468,75
11,5 11,5
A = 736,41N
Calculate ‘B’ – Take moments about ‘A’:
B x 11,5 = (325 x 1,75) + (400 x 5) + (600 x 7)
B x 11,5 = 568,75 + 2 000 + 4 200
B x 11,5 = 6768,75
11,5 11,5
B = 588,59N
3.4 (FIGURE 3.4):
Calculate ‘B’ - Take moments about ‘A’
(255 x 1,125) + (800 x 3,25) = (B x7,75) + (350 x 1)
286,88 + 2 600 = 7,75B + 350
286,88 + 2 600 – 350 = 7,75B
7,75B = 2 536,88
7,75 7,75
B = 327,34N
Calculate ‘B’ – take moments about ‘B’
A x 7,75 = (800 x 4,5) + (255 x 6,625) + (350 x 8,75)
A x 7,75 = 3 600 + 1 689,38 + 3 062,5
A = 8 351,88
7,75
A = 1 077,66N
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3.5 (FIGURE 3.5):
Calculate ‘B’ – Take moments about ‘A’
(B x 3,5) + (1 400 + 0,7) = (350 x 6,) 2,65 + (1 600 x 6)
B x 3,5 + 980 = 6 214,25 + 9 600 – 980
3,5B = 15 814 – 980
3,5B = 14 834,25
3,5 3,5
B = 4 238,36N
Calculate ‘A’ - Take moments about ‘B’
(A x 3,5) + (1 600 + 2,5) = (350 x 6,7)0,85 + (4,2 x 1 400)
3,5A + 4 000 = 1 993,25 + 5 880
3,5A = 1 993,25 + 5 880 – 4 000
3,5 A = 3 873,25
3,5 3,5
A = 1 106,64N
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5. MATERIALS: IRON-CARBON EQUILIBRIUM DIAGRAM
5.1
5.1.1 A: Ferrite + Pearlite
B: Pearlite + Cementite
C: Ferrite + Austenite
D: Cementite + Austenite
E: Autenite
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5.1.2 AC1 represents:
The lowest temperature to which steel must be heated to be hardened
The temperature where the first change in structure takes place
5.1.3 two (2) characteristics of:
5.1.3.1 Cementite: Intensely hard; Brittle
5.1.3.2 Ferrite: soft; Ductile/ Malleable
5.1.4 Composition of Austenite:
It is a combination of Iron and Carbon which is called Iron – Carbide.
5.2
5.2.1 Answer B: 0.20%
5.2.2 Two characteristics of the following microscopic structure:
5.2.2.1 Ferrite:
Soft
Ductile
Grey or white in colour (any 2 answers)
5.2.2.2 Pearlite:
Ductile
Hard
Strong and tough
Resistant to deformation (any 2 answers)
5.2.3 Cementite
5.2.4 (4.3.1): bolts, nut, screws and rivets
(4.3.2): surface hardening (case hardened); hardening and tempering
(4.3.3): brittle; poor weldability
5.2.1.1 Lower Critical Point (AC1): The lowest temperature to which the steel must be heated to be
Hardened.
5.2.1.2 Critical Temperature: The temperature where a structural change take place.
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