Q. A simply supported beam (l + 2a) with equal overhangs (a) carries a uniformly distributed load over the whole length, the B.M. changes sign if

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Q. The type of butt joints in common use, is :

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Q. For structural analysis, Maxwell's reciprocal theorem can be applied to :

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Q. The shape of the bending moment diagram over the length of a beam, carrying a uniformly increasing load, is always

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Q. When a rectangular beam is loaded longitudinally, shear develops on

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Q. The tension coefficient of any member is

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Q. A steel rod of 2 cm diameter and 5 metres long is subjected to an axial pull of 3000 kg. If E = 2.1 x 10⁶, the elongation of the rod will be

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Q. If the stress in each cross-section of a pillar is equal to its working stress, it is called

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Q. The stress at which extension of a material takes place more quickly as compared to the increase in load, is called

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Q. In a square beam loaded longitudinally, shear develops

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Q. In a three hinged arch, the bending moment will be zero

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Q. The ratio of the tensile stress developed in the wall of a boiler in the circumferential direction to the tensile stress in the axial direction, is

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Q. In a shaft shear stress intensity at a point is not

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Q. Along the neutral axis of a simply supported beam

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Q. A joint of a frame is subjected to three tensile force P, Q and R equally inclined to each other. If P is 10 tonnes, the other forces will be

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Q. A simply supported beam carries two equal concentrated loads W at distances L/3 from either support. The maximum bending moment

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Q. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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Q. For a simply supported beam carrying uniformly distributed load W on it entire length L, the maximum bending moment is

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Q. The shiftness factor for a prismatic beam of length L and moment of inertia I, is

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Q. The stress in the wall of a cylinder in a direction normal to its longitudinal axis, due to a force acting along the circumference, is known as

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