Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 17)
17.
A composite member shown in below figure was formed at 25°C and was made of two materials a and b. If the coefficient of thermal expansion of a is more than that of b and the composite member is heated upto 45°C, then
a will be in tension and b in compression
both will be in compression
both will be in tension
a will be in compression and b in tension.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Leo said:   8 years ago
Which material start deforming first? Which has a large coefficient of expansion or low coefficient of expansion? Please describe.

Ranjit ray said:   9 years ago
Tension in 'b' is due to quick elongation of 'a' because of high coeff. of thermal expansion.

Shailendra kumar said:   9 years ago
If you add a line to maintain the equilibrium than option D is correct.


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