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  1. Which of the following statement is wrong?

  2. A.
    In the theory of simple bending, the assumption is that the plane sections before bending remains plane after bending.
    B.
    In a beam subjected to bending moment, the strain is directly proportional to the distance from the neutral axis.
    C.
    At the neutral axis of a beam, the bending stress is maximum.
    D.
    The bending stress in a beam is inversely proportional to the section modulus.

  3. If the modulus of elasticity of a material is twice its modulus of rigidity, then the Poisson's ratio of the material is equal to zero.

  4. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

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

  6. A.
    top of the section
    B.
    bottom of the section
    C.
    neutral axis of the section
    D.
    junction of web and flange

  7. 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.

  8. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  9. Two bars of different materials and same size are subjected to the same tensile force. If the bars have unit elongation in the ratio of 2:5, then the ratio of modulus of elasticity of the two materials will be

  10. A.
    2:5
    B.
    5:2
    C.
    4:3
    D.
    3:4

  11. A beam of uniform strength may be obtained by

  12. A.
    keeping the width uniform and varying the depth
    B.
    keeping the depth uniform and varying the width
    C.
    varying the width and depth both
    D.
    any one of the above

  13. The springs in brakes and clutches are used to

  14. A.
    to apply forces
    B.
    to measure forces
    C.
    to store strain energy
    D.
    to absorb shocks

  15. The maximum deflection of a fixed beam carrying a central point load lies at

  16. A.
    fixed ends
    B.
    centre of beam
    C.
    l/3 from fixed ends
    D.
    none of these

  17. When a circular bar tapering uniformly from diameter d1, at one end to diameter d2 at the other end, is subjected to an increase in temperature (t), then the thermal stress induced is (where α = Coefficient of linear expansion, and E = Modulus of elasticity for the bar material)


  18. Parallel fillet welds are designed for bending strength.

  19. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree