Elements of Elasticity and Stress Distribution MCQs

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Q71.
An elastic body is said to be homogeneous if there are ______ elastic constants.
Discuss
Answer: (a).36
Q72.
An elastic body is said to be isotropic if the elastic constants are ______
Discuss
Answer: (d).same in all direction
Q73.
The number of independent elastic constant is ______

a.

2

b.

5

c.

0

d.

6

Discuss
Answer: (a).2
Q74.
In the generalised Hook’s law equation, εₓ=C₁₁σₓ+ C₁₂ (σᵧ+σz), the constant C₁₁ is __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).1/E
Q75.
In the generalised Hook’s law equation, εₓ=C₁₁σₓ+ C₁₂ (σᵧ+σz), the constant C₁₂ is __________
Discuss
Answer: (c).–μ/E
Q76.
The modulus of elasticity in MPa for very soft clay is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).2-15
Q77.
The range of Poisson’s ratio μ for loess is _________
Discuss
Answer: (a).0.1-0.3
Q78.
The stress function was introduced by __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).G.B Airy
Q79.
The σₓ in terms of stress function is given by __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).\(\frac{∂^2 Φ}{∂z^2}\)
Q80.
The σz in terms of stress function is given by __________
Discuss
Answer: (c).\(\frac{∂^2 Φ}{∂x^2}\)