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  • Question
  • A column of length (l) with both ends fixed may be considered as equivalent to a column of length __________ with both ends hinged.


  • Options
  • A. l/8
  • B. l/4
  • C. l/2
  • D. l

  • Correct Answer
  • l/2 


  • Strength of Materials problems


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    • 1. A beam of T-section is subjected to a shear force of F. The maximum shear force will occur at the

    • Options
    • A. top of the section
    • B. bottom of the section
    • C. neutral axis of the section
    • D. junction of web and flange
    • Discuss
    • 2. When a bar of length l and diameter d is rigidly fixed at the upper end and hanging freely, then the total elongation produced in the bar due to its own weight is (where w = Weight per unit volume of the bar)

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    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
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    • 3. When there is no increase or decrease in shear force between two points, it indicates that there is no change in the bending moment between these points.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 4. In order to avoid sliding of masonry dam, the force of friction between the dam and soil should be at least __________ the total water pressure per metre length.

    • Options
    • A. equal to
    • B. 1.5 times
    • C. double
    • D. 2.5 times
    • Discuss
    • 5. When a body is subjected to bi-axial stress i.e. direct stresses (?x) and (?y) in two mutually perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress (?xy), then maximum shear stress is

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    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
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    • 6. When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is __________ the distance from the neutral axis.

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    • A. equal to
    • B. directly proportional to
    • C. inversely proportional to
    • D. independent of
    • Discuss
    • 7. Parallel fillet welds are designed for bending strength.

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    • A. Agree
    • B. Disagree
    • Discuss
    • 8. The deformation of the bar per unit length in the direction of the force is known as

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    • A. linear strain
    • B. lateral strain
    • C. volumetric strain
    • D. shear strain
    • Discuss
    • 9. In watches, the spring is used to absorb shocks and vibrations.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 10. The relation between Young's modulus (E), shear modulus (C) and bulk modulus (K) is given by

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    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
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