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- Question
The simply supported beam 'A' of length l carries a central point load W. Another beam 'B' is loaded with a uniformly distributed load such that the total load on the beam is W. The ratio of maximum deflections between beams A and B is
Options- A. 5/8
- B. 8/5
- C. 5/4
- D. 4/5
- Correct Answer
- 8/5
- 1. The bending moment at a point on a beam is the algebraic __________ of all the moments on either side of the point.
Options- A. sum
- B. difference Discuss
- 2. When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pushes, as a result of which the body tends to reduce its length, the stress and strain induced is compressive.
Options- A. True
- B. False Discuss
- 3. The stress induced in a body, when suddenly loaded, is __________ the stress induced when the same load is applied gradually.
Options- A. equal to
- B. one-half
- C. twice
- D. four times Discuss
- 4. A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal pressure (p). The ratio of longitudinal strain to volumetric strain is
Options- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Discuss
- 5. A beam supported at its both ends is not a simply supported beam.
Options- A. True
- B. False Discuss
- 6. In a simple bending of beams, the stress in the beam varies
Options- A. linearly
- B. parabolically
- C. hyperbolically
- D. elliptically Discuss
- 7. The maximum diameter of the hole that can be punched from a plate of maximum shear stress 1/4th of its maximum crushing stress of punch, is equal to (where t = Thickness of the plate)
Options- A. t
- B. 2t
- C. 4t
- D. 8t Discuss
- 8. Two closely coiled helical springs 'A' and 'B' are equal in all respects but the number of turns of spring 'A' is half that of spring 'B' The ratio of deflections in spring 'A' to spring 'B' is
Options- A. 1/8
- B. 1/4
- C. 1/2
- D. 2 Discuss
- 9. Two shafts 'A' and 'B' transmit the same power. The speed of shaft 'A' is 250 r.p.m. and that of shaft 'B' is 300 r.p.m. The shaft 'B' has the greater diameter.
Options- A. True
- B. False Discuss
- 10. When a bar is cooled to - 5°C, it will develop
Options- A. no stress
- B. shear stress
- C. tensile stress
- D. compressive stress Discuss
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