Q. 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.

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

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Q. 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.

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Q. 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

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Q. The shear force and bending moment are zero at the free end of a cantilever beam, if it carries a

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Q. A rod is enclosed centrally in a tube and the assembly is tightened by rigid washers. If the assembly is subjected to a compressive load, then

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Q. A bar of length L metres extends by l mm under a tensile force of P. The strain produced in the bar is

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Q. A shaft revolving at ω rad / s transmits torque (T) in N-m. The power developed is

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Q. The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as those of

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Q. The shear force diagram fora cantilever beam of length l and carrying a gradually varying load from zero at free end and w per unit length at the fixed end is a

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Q. When one plate overlaps the other and the two plates are riveted together with two rows of rivets, the joint is known as

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Q. When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is __________ the distance from the neutral axis.

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Q. The thermal or temperature stress is a function of

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Q. The breaking stress is __________ the ultimate stress.

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Q. A bolt is made to pass through a tube and both of them are tightly fitted with the help of washers and nuts. If the nut is tightened, then

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Q. A body is subjected to a tensile stress of 1200 MPa on one plane and another tensile stress of 600 MPa on a plane at right angles to the former. It is also subjected to a shear stress of 400 MPa on the same planes. The minimum normal stress will be

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Q. Which of the following statement is correct?

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Q. In watches, the spring is used to absorb shocks and vibrations.

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Q. The polar moment of inertia of a solid circular shaft of diameter (D) is

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Q. The volumetric strain is the ratio of the

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