THEORY OF STRUCTURES QUIZ

0.307

0.207

0.508

0.407

If tensile stress is less than axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress

The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes place

If tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress

All of these

0.0025

0.002

0.003

0.001

1/2

1/4

1

2

Area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration

Length of column divided by least radius of gyration

Radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section

Area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration

None of these

Product of moment of inertia is zero

Sum of moment of inertia is zero

Difference of moment inertia is zero

Proof resilience

Proof stress

Stiffness

Proof load

WL²/3EI

WL3/3EI

WL²/2EI

WL3/2EI

y = 2h/l² × (1 – x)

y = h/l² × (1 – x )

y = 4h/l² × (1 – x)

y = 3h/l² × (1 – x)

F/A

F/2A

3F/2A

2F/3A