The state of stress at a point on an element is shown in figure (a). The same state of stress is shownin another coordinate system in figure (b).

The components $$\left( {{\tau _{xx,}}{\tau _{yy,}}{\tau _{xy}}} \right)$$ are given by

A square plate of dimension L $$ \times $$ L is subjected to a uniform pressure load P = 250 MPa on its edges as shown in the figure. Assume plane stress conditions. The Young’s modulus E = 200 GPa.

The deformed shape is a square of dimension 𝐿 − 2$$\delta .$$ If 𝐿 = 2 m and $$\delta $$ = 0.001 m, the Poisson’s ratio of the plate material is __________ .

Two circular shafts made of same material, one solid $$(S)$$ and one hollow $$(H)$$, have the same length and polar moment of inertia. Both are subjected to same torque. Here. $${\theta _S}$$ is the twist and $${\tau _S}$$ is the maximum shear stress in the solid shaft, whereas $${\theta _H}$$ is the twist and $${\tau _H}$$ is the maximum shear stress in the hollow shaft. Which one of the following is TRUE?

A beam of length $$L$$ is carrying a uniformly distributed load $$w$$ per unit length. The flexural rigidity of the beam is $$EI$$. The reaction at the simple support at the right end is