Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on two materials connected so that their elongation is the same. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that both materials always carry equal stress.
Strength of MaterialsCompound BarsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
the softer material always carries the larger load
B
load sharing ignores area
C
both materials always carry equal stress
D
load sharing is proportional to AE for equal lengths
Correct Answer
D. load sharing is proportional to AE for equal lengths
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Compatibility gives equal strain; forces divide in proportion to axial stiffness AE/L. Correct option: D.
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