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  1. Which of the following is the correct torsion equation?

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  3. According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load of a column is given by p = π2 EI/Cl2 In this equation, the value of C for a column with both ends hinged, is

  4. A.
    1/4
    B.
    1/2
    C.
    1
    D.
    2

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  5. The strength of the shaft is judged by the torque transmitted by the shaft.

  6. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

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  7. The shear force at a certain point on a beam changes sign from +ve value to -ve value or vice versa. The bending moment at that point will be zero.

  8. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  9. In a riveted joint, when the number of rivets decreases from the inner most row to outer most row, the joint is said to be

  10. A.
    chain riveted
    B.
    zig-zag riveted
    C.
    diamond riveted
    D.
    none of these

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  11. A spring, when loaded, is permanently distorted and recover its original shape when the load is removed.

  12. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

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  13. When a rectangular beam is loaded longitudinally, the shear force develops on the top layer.

  14. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

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  15. The capacity of a strained body for doing work on the removal of the straining force, is called

  16. A.
    strain energy
    B.
    resilience
    C.
    proof resilience
    D.
    impact energy

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  17. The given figure shows the Mohr's circle of stress for two unequal and like principal stresses (σx and σy) acting at a body across two mutually perpendicular planes. The tangential stress is given by

  18. A.
    OC
    B.
    OP
    C.
    OQ
    D.
    PQ

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  19. The hoop stress in a thin cylindrical shell is

  20. A.
    longitudinal stress
    B.
    compressive stress
    C.
    radial stress
    D.
    circumferential tensile stress

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