The ratio of linear stress to the linear strain is called

A)

bulk modulus

B)

Poisson's ratio

C)

modulus of elasticity

D)

modulus of rigidity

Correct Answer : Option (C) : modulus of elasticity

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The ratio of linear stress to the linear strain is called

A)

bulk modulus

B)

Poisson's ratio

C)

modulus of elasticity

D)

modulus of rigidity

Correct Answer : modulus of elasticity

A riveted joint may fail by

A)

shearing of rivets

B)

tearing of the plate at an edge

C)

tearing of the plate across a row of rivets

D)

any one of the above

Correct Answer : any one of the above

A body is subjected to a direct tensile stress of 300 MPa in one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress of 200 MPa. The minimum normal stress will be

A)

-100 MPa

B)

250 MPa

C)

300 MPa

D)

400 MPa

Correct Answer : -100 MPa

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