Stress may be defined as

A simply supported beam deflects by 5 mm when it is subjected to a concentrated load of 10 kN at its centre. What will b…

The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium in a space structure is

Maximum shear stress theory for the failure of a material at the elastic limit, is known

A steel rod of sectional area 250 sq. mm connects two parallel walls 5 m apart. The nuts at the ends were tightened when…

The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is (where m, r and j have their usual meanings)

The greatest load which a spring can carry without getting permanently distorted, is called

The equivalent length of a column of length L having one end fixed and the other end free, is

The eccentricity (e) of a hollow circular column, external diameter 25 cm, internal diameter 15 cm for an eccentric load…