CM 2501 - Hebert - Test 2 Questions and
Answers
Question 1
A cantilever with only gravity loads acting on it would be in ______ on the top surface
and _____ on the bottom surface. (tension or compression)
Correct Answer
tension, compression
Question 2
_____ is caused by short duration overstressing.
Correct Answer
creep
Question 3
The center of mass or area
Correct Answer
centroid
Question 4
The need for fire protection is a major disadvantage of _______.
Correct Answer
structural steel
Question 5
If a steel rod is placed between fixed supports then cooled, a _____ in _____ stress will
occur in the rod as the temperature lowers.
Correct Answer
increase, tensile
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Answers
Question 1
A cantilever with only gravity loads acting on it would be in ______ on the top surface
and _____ on the bottom surface. (tension or compression)
Correct Answer
tension, compression
Question 2
_____ is caused by short duration overstressing.
Correct Answer
creep
Question 3
The center of mass or area
Correct Answer
centroid
Question 4
The need for fire protection is a major disadvantage of _______.
Correct Answer
structural steel
Question 5
If a steel rod is placed between fixed supports then cooled, a _____ in _____ stress will
occur in the rod as the temperature lowers.
Correct Answer
increase, tensile
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