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What is the relationship between the linear elastic properties: Young’s modulus (E), rigidity...

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What is the relationship between the linear elastic properties: Young’s modulus (E), rigidity modulus (G) and bulk modulus (K)?


Answer & Explanation

The relation between E, K and G is:
9/E = 1/K = 3/G

Thus correct option is: D.

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A. Three times its shear modulus

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C. Equal to its shear modulus

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A. Moment of resistance is the same throughout the length

B. Flexural rigidity is the same throughout the length

C. Maximum fiber stress is the same throughout the length

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C. Pure shear

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A. The sum of the normal stresses

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C. Half the sum of the normal stresses

D. Half the difference of the normal stresses


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