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A cantilever beam of length, L, and flexural rigidity, EI, is subjected to an end moment ,M, as shown in the figure. The deflection of the beam at x=L2 is |
Answer» A cantilever beam of length, L, and flexural rigidity, EI, is subjected to an end moment ,M, as shown in the figure. The deflection of the beam at x=L2 is |
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The state of stress on an element is as shown in the figure. If E=2×105N/mm2 and Poisson's ratio =0.3, the magnitude of the stress σ for no strain in BC is |
Answer» The state of stress on an element is as shown in the figure. If E=2×105N/mm2 and Poisson's ratio =0.3, the magnitude of the stress σ for no strain in BC is |
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For the beam - system as shown, If the slope at M is zero, then the ratio TS is |
Answer» For the beam - system as shown, If the slope at M is zero, then the ratio TS is |
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A rectangular region in a solid is in a state of plane strain. The (x, y) coordinates of the corners of the undeformed rectangle are given by P(0, 0), Q(4, 0), R(4, 3), S(0, 3). The rectangle is subjected to uniform strain εxx=0.001,εyy=0.002,γxy=0.003. The deformed length of the elongated diagonal, upto three decimal places, is _______units.5.014 |
Answer» A rectangular region in a solid is in a state of plane strain. The (x, y) coordinates of the corners of the undeformed rectangle are given by P(0, 0), Q(4, 0), R(4, 3), S(0, 3). The rectangle is subjected to uniform strain εxx=0.001,εyy=0.002,γxy=0.003. The deformed length of the elongated diagonal, upto three decimal places, is _______ units.
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Consider an elastic straight beam of length L=10π m , with square cross-section of side a = 5mm, and Young's modulus E = 200 GPa. This straight beam was bent in such a way that the two ends meet, to form a circle of mean radius R. Assuming that Euler- Bernoulli beam theory is applicable to this bending problem, the maximum tensile bending stress in the bent beam is ____ MPa.100 |
Answer» Consider an elastic straight beam of length L=10π m , with square cross-section of side a = 5mm, and Young's modulus E = 200 GPa. This straight beam was bent in such a way that the two ends meet, to form a circle of mean radius R. Assuming that Euler- Bernoulli beam theory is applicable to this bending problem, the maximum tensile bending stress in the bent beam is ____ MPa.![]()
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A thin cylindrical vessel of mean diameter D and of length 'L' closed at both ends is subjected to a water pressure 'p'. The value of hoop stress and longitudinal stress in the shell shall be respectively |
Answer» A thin cylindrical vessel of mean diameter D and of length 'L' closed at both ends is subjected to a water pressure 'p'. The value of hoop stress and longitudinal stress in the shell shall be respectively |
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Match List-I (Elastic constant) with List-II (Definition) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - IList - IIA. Young's modulus1. Lateral strain to linear strain with in elastic limitB. Poisson's ratio2. Stress to strain within elastic limitC. Bulk modulus3. Shear stress to shear strain within elastic limitD. Rigidity modulus4. Direct stress to corresponding volumetric strainCodes:A B C D |
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Answer» Match List-I (Elastic constant) with List-II (Definition) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Codes: A B C D |
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A beam (El = constant) of span L is subjected to clockwise moments M at both the ends A and B. The rotation of end A works out to be |
Answer» A beam (El = constant) of span L is subjected to clockwise moments M at both the ends A and B. The rotation of end A works out to be |
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Consider a steel (Young's modulus E= 200 GPa) column hinged on both sides. Its height is 1.0 m and cross-section is 10mm×20mm. The lowest Euler critical buckling load (in N) is 3289.88 |
Answer» Consider a steel (Young's modulus E= 200 GPa) column hinged on both sides. Its height is 1.0 m and cross-section is 10mm×20mm. The lowest Euler critical buckling load (in N) is
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For an elastic material, Poisson's ratio is μ, Modulus of Elasticity is E, Modulus of Rigidity is C and Bulk Modulus is K. μ is expressible in terms of K and C as |
Answer» For an elastic material, Poisson's ratio is μ, Modulus of Elasticity is E, Modulus of Rigidity is C and Bulk Modulus is K. μ is expressible in terms of K and C as |
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In a metal forming operation when the material has just started yielding, the principal stresses are σ1=+180 MPa,σ2=−100 MPa,σ3=0.Following von Mises criterion, the yield stress is ______ MPa.245.7641 |
Answer» In a metal forming operation when the material has just started yielding, the principal stresses are σ1=+180 MPa,σ2=−100 MPa,σ3=0. Following von Mises criterion, the yield stress is ______ MPa.
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In terms of bulk modulus (K) and modulus of rigidity (G), Poisson's ratio can be expressed as |
Answer» In terms of bulk modulus (K) and modulus of rigidity (G), Poisson's ratio can be expressed as |
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213. |
In a cantilever of span L subjected to a concentrated load of W acting at a distance of L3 from the free end, the deflection under load will be |
Answer» In a cantilever of span L subjected to a concentrated load of W acting at a distance of L3 from the free end, the deflection under load will be |
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Two shafts AB and BC, of equal length and diameters d and 2d, are made of the same material. They are joined at B through a shaft coupling, while the ends A and C are built-in(cantilevered). A twisting moment T is applied to the coupling. If TA and TC represent the twisting moments at the ends A and C, respectively, then |
Answer» Two shafts AB and BC, of equal length and diameters d and 2d, are made of the same material. They are joined at B through a shaft coupling, while the ends A and C are built-in(cantilevered). A twisting moment T is applied to the coupling. If TA and TC represent the twisting moments at the ends A and C, respectively, then |
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A thin cylinder of thickness ′t′, width ′b′ and internal radius ′r′ is subjected to a pressure ′p′ on the entire internal surface. What is the change in radius of the cylinder? (μ is the Poisson's ratio and E is the modulus of elasticity) ? |
Answer» A thin cylinder of thickness ′t′, width ′b′ and internal radius ′r′ is subjected to a pressure ′p′ on the entire internal surface. What is the change in radius of the cylinder? (μ is the Poisson's ratio and E is the modulus of elasticity) ? |
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A cantilever beam of length L is subjected to a moment M at the free end. The moment of inertia of the beam cross section about the neutral axis is I and the young's modulus is E. The magnitude of the maximum deflection is |
Answer» A cantilever beam of length L is subjected to a moment M at the free end. The moment of inertia of the beam cross section about the neutral axis is I and the young's modulus is E. The magnitude of the maximum deflection is |
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In the cantilever beam PQR shown in figure below, the segment PQ has flexural rigidity EI and the segment QR has infinite flexural rigidity. The deflection of the beam at ′R′ is |
Answer» In the cantilever beam PQR shown in figure below, the segment PQ has flexural rigidity EI and the segment QR has infinite flexural rigidity. |
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A cantilever carries a load P at C as shown in the given figure The deflection at B is |
Answer» A cantilever carries a load P at C as shown in the given figure |
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - IList - IIA. Tenacity1. Continues to deform without much increase of stressB. Plasticity2. Ultimate strength in tensionC. Ductility3. Extension in a direction without ruptureD. Malleability4. Ability to be drawn out by tension to a small section without ruptureCodes:A B C D |
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Answer» Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Codes: A B C D |
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If the hinged end of a propped cantilever of span L settles by an amount δ, then the rotation of the hinged end will be |
Answer» If the hinged end of a propped cantilever of span L settles by an amount δ, then the rotation of the hinged end will be |
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A 450 mm long plain concrete prism is subjected to the concentrated vertical loads as shown in the figure. Cross section of the prism is given as 150 mm x 150 mm. Considering linear stress distribution across the cross-section, the modulus of rupture(expressed in MPa).3 |
Answer» A 450 mm long plain concrete prism is subjected to the concentrated vertical loads as shown in the figure. Cross section of the prism is given as 150 mm x 150 mm. Considering linear stress distribution across the cross-section, the modulus of rupture(expressed in MPa).![]()
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A steel bar 300 mm long and having 24 mm diameter, is turned down to 18 mm diameter for one third of its length. It is heated 30°C above room temperature, clamped at both ends and then allowed to cool to room temperature. If the distance between the clamps is unchanged, the maximum stress in the bar (α=12.5×10−6per°C and E=200GN/m2) is |
Answer» A steel bar 300 mm long and having 24 mm diameter, is turned down to 18 mm diameter for one third of its length. It is heated 30°C above room temperature, clamped at both ends and then allowed to cool to room temperature. If the distance between the clamps is unchanged, the maximum stress in the bar (α=12.5×10−6per°C and E=200GN/m2) is |
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The Mohr's circle give below corresponds to which one of the following stress conditions. |
Answer» The Mohr's circle give below corresponds to which one of the following stress conditions. |
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A simply supported beam AB of span 4m is subjected to terminal couples as shown in the figure below .If EL is in kN−m2, what is the magnitude of the central deflection iof the beam in metres ? |
Answer» A simply supported beam AB of span 4m is subjected to terminal couples as shown in the figure below . |
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A simply supported beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of intensity w per unit length, on half of the span from one end. The length of the span and the flexural stiffness are denoted as l and EI respectively. The deflection at mid-span of the beam is |
Answer» A simply supported beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of intensity w per unit length, on half of the span from one end. The length of the span and the flexural stiffness are denoted as l and EI respectively. The deflection at mid-span of the beam is |
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If the wire diameter of a compressive helical spring is increased by 2 %, the change in spring stiffness(in %) is _____ ( correct to two decimal places)8.243 |
Answer» If the wire diameter of a compressive helical spring is increased by 2 %, the change in spring stiffness(in %) is _____ ( correct to two decimal places)
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If E=2.06×105N/mm2, an axial pull of 60 kN suddenly applied to a steel rod 50 mm in diameter and 4 m long. It causes an instantaneous elongation of the order of |
Answer» If E=2.06×105N/mm2, an axial pull of 60 kN suddenly applied to a steel rod 50 mm in diameter and 4 m long. It causes an instantaneous elongation of the order of |
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When a column is fixed at both ends corresponding Euler's criterion load is |
Answer» When a column is fixed at both ends corresponding Euler's criterion load is |
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A member having length L, cross-sectional area A and modulus of elasticity E is subjected to an axial load W. The strain energy stored in this member is |
Answer» A member having length L, cross-sectional area A and modulus of elasticity E is subjected to an axial load W. The strain energy stored in this member is |
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Given that m=EsEt, It= Moment of inertia of timber portion and Is = Moment of inertial of a flitched beam made of steel and timber is given by |
Answer» Given that m=EsEt, It= Moment of inertia of timber portion and Is = Moment of inertial of a flitched beam made of steel and timber is given by |
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Two circular mild steel bars A and B of equal lengths l have diameters dA=2 cm and dB=3 cm. Each is subjected to a tensile load of magnitude P. The ratio of the elongations of the bars lA/lB is |
Answer» Two circular mild steel bars A and B of equal lengths l have diameters dA=2 cm and dB=3 cm. Each is subjected to a tensile load of magnitude P. The ratio of the elongations of the bars lA/lB is |
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The state of stress at a point is σx=σy=σz=τxz=τzx=τyz=τzy=0 and τxy=τyx= 50 MPa. The maximum normal stress (in MPa) at that point is 50 |
Answer» The state of stress at a point is σx=σy=σz=τxz=τzx=τyz=τzy=0 and τxy=τyx= 50 MPa. The maximum normal stress (in MPa) at that point is
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