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N = normal force
n = Internal virtual normal force
Δ = Displacement of joints by real loads
L = length of a member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = modulus of elasticity of a member
Internal deformation caused by real loads will be in a linear elastic member:-
Detailed Solution: Question 1
N = normal force
n = Internal virtual normal force
Δ = Displacement of joints by real loads
L = length of a member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = modulus of elasticity of a member
What will be the value of Δ in a member:-
Detailed Solution: Question 2
N = normal force
n = Internal virtual normal force
Δ = Displacement of joints by real loads
L = length of a member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = modulus of elasticity of a member
What is change in length of member if temperature increases by ΔT and expansion coefficient is ά?
Detailed Solution: Question 3
N = normal force
n = Internal virtual normal force
Δ = Displacement of joints by real loads
L = length of a member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = modulus of elasticity of a member
What will be the value of Δ in a member:-
Detailed Solution: Question 4
N = normal force
n = Internal virtual normal force
Δ = Displacement of joints by real loads
L = length of a member
A = cross-sectional area of member
E = modulus of elasticity of a member
What is the unit of virtual unit load?
Detailed Solution: Question 5
Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount.
This theorem is applicable when temperature is varying. State whether the above sentence is true or false.
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Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount.
In which of the following cases, is this theorem applicable?
Detailed Solution: Question 7
Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount.
If any of the external forces acting increases, then internal energy would:-
Detailed Solution: Question 8
Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount.
What will be Δ if change in force is DP and du is change in internal energy?
Detailed Solution: Question 9
Δ = displacement caused when force is increased by a small amount.
This theorem is applicable when non-conservative forces are applied.
State whether the above statement is true or file.
Detailed Solution: Question 10
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