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Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures

Exercise : Theory of Structures - Section 3
11.
A composite beam is composed of two equal strips one of brass and other of steel. If the temperature is raised
steel experiences tensile force
brass experiences compressive force
composite beam gets subjected to a couple
composite beam bends
All the above.
Answer: Option
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12.
A two hinged parabolic arch of span l and rise h carries a load varying from zero at the left end to ω per unit run at the right end. The horizontal thrust is
Answer: Option
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13.
The force in EC of the truss shown in the given figure, is
zero
5t tension
5t compression
4t tension
None of these.
Answer: Option
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14.
Shear centre of a half circular section of radius r and of constant thickness, lies at a distance of x from the centre where x is
Answer: Option
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15.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes place
If tensile stress is less than axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress
If tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress
If tensile stress is more than axial stress, some portion of the section experiences a tensile stress
All the above.
Answer: Option
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