- Theory of Structures Quiz

Civil Engineering : Theory of Structures - Quiz(MCQ)

The shear stress is zero at the outer fibres and maximum at the neutral axis

The bending stress at the outer fibres, is known as principal stress

The planes of principal stresses are inclined at 45° to the neutral plane

All of the above

Correct Answer :

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Shear strain energy theory for the failure of a material at elastic limit, is due to

Rankine

Von Mises

St. Venant

Guest or Trecas

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Von Mises

The shape factor of standard rolled beam section varies from

1.10 to 1.20

1.20 to 1.30

1.30 to 1.40

1.40 to 1.50

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 1.10 to 1.20

The point of contraflexure is the point where

S.F. is zero

B.M. is maximum

B.M. changes sign

B.M. is minimum

Correct Answer : Option (C) : B.M. changes sign