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  1. The relation between equivalent length (L) and actual length (l) of a column for one end fixed and the other end hinged is

  2. A.
    L = l/2
    B.
    L = l/2
    C.
    L = l
    D.
    L = 4l

  3. The total strain energy stored in a body is called proof resilience.

  4. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

  5. The thermal stress in a bar is __________ proportional to the change in temperature.

  6. A.
    directly
    B.
    indirectly

  7. The section modulus of a circular section about an axis through its C.G., is

  8. A.
    πd2/4
    B.
    πd2/16
    C.
    πd3/16
    D.
    πd3/32

  9. In the above question, the normal stress on an oblique section will be maximum, when θ is equal to

  10. A.
    B.
    30°
    C.
    45°
    D.
    90°

  11. In the below figure, curve D represents mild steel.

  12. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

  13. Which of the following is a proper sequence?

  14. A.
    proportional limit, elastic limit, yielding, failure
    B.
    elastic limit, proportional limit, yielding, failure
    C.
    yielding, proportional limit, elastic limit, failure
    D.
    none of the above

  15. The neutral axis of a beam is subjected to __________ stress.

  16. A.
    zero
    B.
    maximum tensile
    C.
    minimum tensile
    D.
    maximum compressive

  17. When a load on the free end of a cantilever beam is increased, failure will occur

  18. A.
    at the free end
    B.
    at the fixed end
    C.
    in the middle of the beam
    D.
    at a distance 2l/3 from free end

  19. The length of a conical bar is l, diameter of base is d and weight per unit volume is w. It is fixea at its upper end and hanging freely. The elongation of the bar under the action of its own weight will be