When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is _________

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When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is __________ the distance from the neutral axis.
Options
A. equal to
B. directly proportional to
C. inversely proportional to
D. independent of

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directly proportional to

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2. 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

3. 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)
Options
A.
B.
C.
D.

5. 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

10. Which of the following statement is correct?
Options
A. A continuous beam has only two supports at the ends.
B. A uniformly distributed load spreads uniformly over the whole length of a beam.
C. The bending moment is maximum where shear force is maximum.
D. The maximum bending moment of a simply supported beam of length l with a central point load W is Wl/8.

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