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Question

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List - IList - II
A.Strain rosette1.Critical speed
B.Section modulus2.Mohr's circle
C.Wahl's stress factor3.Coil springs
D.Fatigue4.Flexural rigidity
5.Endurance limit
6.Core section

The correct answer is (A) - (2), (B) - (4), (C) - (3), (D) - (5)

Let's analyze each item in List - I and find its appropriate match in List - II based on fundamental concepts in mechanical engineering and mechanics of materials.

Understanding the Concepts and Matching

We need to match the terms from List - I with their related concepts or applications from List - II.

Let's break down each item:

  • A. Strain rosette: A strain rosette is an arrangement of multiple strain gauges positioned at different angles to measure strain at a specific point on a surface. The measurements from a strain rosette are used to determine the principal strains and maximum shear strains. These strains can then be converted to principal stresses using material properties. The graphical or analytical method often used for transforming strains or stresses at a point is Mohr's circle. Therefore, a Strain rosette is closely related to Mohr's circle.
  • B. Section modulus: Section modulus is a geometric property of the cross-section of a structural member. It is used in the design of beams subject to bending to determine the maximum stress in the beam. A larger section modulus indicates a greater resistance to bending. Flexural rigidity is another property related to bending stiffness, often calculated as the product of the material's Young's modulus (E) and the area moment of inertia (I), i.e., $\text{EI}$. While not identical, section modulus is directly related to the geometry influencing flexural behavior and rigidity. In the context of the given options, Flexural rigidity (related to bending stiffness and strength) is the most appropriate match.
  • C. Wahl's stress factor: Wahl's factor (often denoted as K) is a stress concentration factor used specifically in the design calculations for helical coil springs. It accounts for the combined effects of direct shear stress and torsional shear stress caused by the curvature of the wire in a helical spring. Therefore, Wahl's stress factor is directly associated with Coil springs.
  • D. Fatigue: Fatigue is a type of structural damage that occurs when a material is subjected to cyclic or fluctuating stresses or strains. Fatigue failure can occur even if the maximum stress is below the material's static yield strength. The Endurance limit (or fatigue limit) is a characteristic of certain materials (like steel) that represents the stress level below which fatigue failure will not occur, regardless of the number of load cycles. Thus, Fatigue is strongly linked to the Endurance limit.

Creating the Match

Based on the analysis above, the correct pairings are:

  • A. Strain rosette → 2. Mohr's circle
  • B. Section modulus → 4. Flexural rigidity
  • C. Wahl's stress factor → 3. Coil springs
  • D. Fatigue → 5. Endurance limit

Let's present this as a table for clarity.

List - I (Concept) List - II (Related Term/Application) Matching Pair
A. Strain rosette 1. Critical speed A - 2
B. Section modulus 2. Mohr's circle B - 4
C. Wahl's stress factor 3. Coil springs C - 3
D. Fatigue 4. Flexural rigidity D - 5
5. Endurance limit
6. Core section

Comparing our derived pairings with the given options, the correct combination is (A) - (2), (B) - (4), (C) - (3), (D) - (5).

Final Answer Derivation

Matching List - I with List - II leads to the following combinations:

  • (A) Strain rosette corresponds to (2) Mohr's circle.
  • (B) Section modulus corresponds to (4) Flexural rigidity.
  • (C) Wahl's stress factor corresponds to (3) Coil springs.
  • (D) Fatigue corresponds to (5) Endurance limit.
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  1. Dimensional formula for stress is

  2. Unit of stress in SI unit is

  3. A hollow steel column has to carry an axial load of 2,00,000 kg and the ultimate stress for the steel column is 4800 kg/cm 2and allows a load factor of 4. What is the sectional area of the column?

  4. When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pulls, as a result of which the body tends to extend its length, the stress and strain induced are

  5. Stress at any point in a material is defined as -

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