Statics and structures

Question 1 of 10

A member of a structure that is being squeezed is in

Question 2 of 10

Vertical structural members that carry loads in compression are

Question 3 of 10

A rope breaks at 6,000 N and its working load is 1,500 N. What is the factor of safety?

Question 4 of 10

Arches are strong because they

Question 5 of 10

A 4 m simply supported beam carries a central point load of 10 kN. Each support reaction is

Question 6 of 10

A beam supported at one end only is a

Question 7 of 10

A steel rod of area 100 mm² carries a tensile load of 20 kN. The stress is

Question 8 of 10

The point through which the whole weight of a body appears to act is its

Question 9 of 10

A beam 4 m long is simply supported at its ends with a 1000 N load at its centre. Each support reaction is

Question 10 of 10

A shaft that is being twisted is under