The ratio of tangential and normal components of a stress on an inclined plane through θ° to the direction of the force, is :

A)
sin θ
B)
cos θ
C)
tan θ
D)
sec θ

Correct Answer :   tan θ

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Shear strain energy theory for the failure of a material at elastic limit, is due to
A)
Rankine
B)
Von Mises
C)
St. Venant
D)
Guest or Trecas

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Von Mises

The shape factor of standard rolled beam section varies from
A)
1.10 to 1.20
B)
1.20 to 1.30
C)
1.30 to 1.40
D)
1.40 to 1.50

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   1.10 to 1.20

The point of contraflexure is the point where
A)
S.F. is zero
B)
B.M. is maximum
C)
B.M. changes sign
D)
B.M. is minimum

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

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