Stress MCQ – Strength of Materials

41. When a bar is subjected to a change of temperature and its deformation is prevented. Which of the following stresses is induced?

  1. Shear stress
  2. Thermal stress
  3. Compressive stress
  4. Tensile stress
Answer
Answer. b

42. A localised compressive stress at the area of contact between two members is known as

  1. Shear
  2. Crushing
  3. Bending
  4. Tensile
Answer
Answer. b

43. The stress induced in a body, when subjected to two equal and opposite forces which are acting tangentially across the section is known as

  1. Compressive stress
  2. Tensile stress
  3. Shear stress
  4. Bending stress
Answer
Answer. c