Mechanical Engineering :: Strength of Materials
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The maximum shear stress developed in a beam of circular section is __________ the average shear stress.
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When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, then maximum normal stress occurs at a section inclined at __________ to the normal of the section.
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For no tension condition in the base of a short column of circular section, the line of action of the load should be within a circle of diameter equal to __________ of the main circle.
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A rectangular beam of length l supported at its two ends carries a central point load W. The maximum deflection occurs
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A leaf spring is supported at the
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In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on the spring, l = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates, and t = Thickness of plates)
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The modulus of elasticity for mild steel is approximately equal to
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The Rankine's formula holds good for
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A rectangular beam subjected to a bending moment is shown in the below figure. The upper layer of the beam will be in tension.