Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
If N is modulus of rigidity and q is intensity of shear stress, the strain energy due to shear is given by:
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Choose the correct answer
A
0.5 N q^2 x volume
B
N^2 q x volume
C
2q^2/N x volume
D
0.5 N q x volume
Correct Answer
A. 0.5 N q^2 x volume
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If q represents shear strain, strain energy per unit volume is 1/2 N q^2
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