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Strain energy stored in a member is given by A) 0.5 × stress × volume B) 0.5 × strain × volume C) […]

In limit state method, the failure criterion for reinforced concrete beam and column is based on A) Maximum principle stress theory B) […]

Let the strains produced in length and diameter of the cylindrical rod be α and β respectively. Then the volumetric strain is […]

If the ratio of two principal stresses is ½, what is the ratio of minimum principal stress to maximum shear stress? A) […]

Beams of uniform strength are preferred to those of uniform section because these are economical for A) Large Spans B) Heavy Spans […]

For a triangular cross section having horizontal base, Ratio of shear stress at midheight of the section to shear stress at neutral […]

The Slope Deflection Equations give the relationship between A) Slope and Deflection only B) BM and Rotation only C) BM and Vertical […]

With usual notations, shear stress in the beam is denoted by A) My/I B) MI/y C) Iy/M D) None of the above […]

The factor of safety for brittle materials (having elongation less than 5%) is based on A) Endurance limit B) Limit of proportionality […]