Q. When equal and opposite forces applied to a body, tend to elongate it, the stress so produced, is called

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Q. Stress in a beam due to simple bending, is

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Q. A cantilever carrying a uniformly distributed load W over its full length is propped at its free end such that it is at the level of the fixed end. The bending moment will be zero at its free end also at

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Q. In rectangular columns (cross-section b x h), the core is a

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Q. A simply supported beam of span L carries a uniformly distributed load W. The maximum bending moment M is

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Q. A cantilever beam rectangular in cross-section is subjected to an isolated load at its free end. If the width of the beam is doubled, the deflection of the free end will be changed in the ratio of

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Q. The phenomenon of slow extension of materials having constant load, i.e. increasing with the time is called

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Q. n and j are numbers of members and joints in a frame. It contains redundant members if

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Q. The materials which have the same elastic properties in all directions, are called

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Q. In a three hinged arch, the third hinge is generally kept at

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Q. A bending moment may be defined as :

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Q. The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose ends are hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 tonnes/cm², the permissible maximum crippling load will be

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Q. If a three hinged parabolic arch carries a uniformly distributed load on its entire span, every section of the arch resists.

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Q. In a three hinged arch, the shear force is usually

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Q. An arch may be subjected to

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Q. The law which states, "within elastic limits strain produced is proportional to the stress producing it", is known as

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Q. The maximum resistance against rotation, is offered by the weld at a point

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Q. For structural analysis of forces, the method refers to

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Q. The reaction at the supports will be vertical to the plane of the support if the frame structure rests on

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Q. The property of a material by which it can be beaten or rolled into thin plates, is called

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