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Question
A bridge pillar supporting the weight of the road above it is a real-life example of which type of stress?
Options
Compressive stress
Hydraulic stress
Tensile stress
Shearing stress
MCQ
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Solution
Compressive stress
Explanation:
The weight of the road pushes inwards on the pillar, decreasing its length slightly, which is characteristic of compression.
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