For structural analysis, Maxwell's reciprocal theorem can be applied to : plasti

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For structural analysis, Maxwell's reciprocal theorem can be applied to :
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A. plastic structures
B. elastic structures
C. symmetrical structures
D. all the above.

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elastic structures

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5. An arch may be subjected to
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A. shear and axial force
B. bending moment and shear force
C. bending moment and axial force
D. shear force and thrust
E. thrust, shear force and bending moment.

8. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
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A. A ductile material has large plastic zone
B. A brittle material has no plastic zone
C. A rigid material has no plastic zone
D. All the above.

9. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
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A. The point through which the resultant of the shear stresses, passes is known as shear centre
B. In the standard rolled channels, the shear centre is on the horizontal line passing through and away from the C.G. beyond web
C. In equal angles, the shear centre is on the horizontal plane and away from the C.G., outside of the leg projection
D. In T-sections, the shear centre is at the C.G. of the section
E. All the above.

10. During a tensile test on a ductile material
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A. nominal stress at fracture is higher than the ultimate stress
B. true stress at fracture is higher than the ultimate stress
C. true stress at fracture is the same as the ultimate stress
D. none of these.

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Rossane Nkwenyi
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