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The strain energy stored in a spring, when subjected to maximum load, without suffering permanent distortion, is known as


A. impact energy
B. proof resilience
C. proof stress
D. modulus of resilience

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The Rankine's theory for active earth pressure is based on the assumption that


A. the retained material is homogeneous and cohesionless
B. the frictional resistance between the retaining wall and the retained material is neglected
C. the failure of the retained material takes place along a plane called rupture plane
D. all of the above


An overhanging beam must overhang on both sides.


A. Correct
B. Incorrect