Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials

11.
In case of an under-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is __________ that of the critical neutral axis.
same as
less than
greater than
Answer: Option
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12.
The maximum shear stress developed in a beam of circular section is __________ the average shear stress.
equal to
4/3 times
1.5 times
twice
Answer: Option
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13.
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.
30°
45°
90°
Answer: Option
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14.
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.
one-half
one-third
one-fourth
one-eighth
Answer: Option
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15.
A rectangular beam of length l supported at its two ends carries a central point load W. The maximum deflection occurs
at the ends
at l/3 from both ends
at the centre
none of these
Answer: Option
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