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Strain Energy due to Gradually Applied Load and Shear Stress

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A member having length L, cross-sectional area A and modulus of elasticity E is subjected to an axial load W. The strain energy stored in this member is

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\frac{W L^{2}}{A E}

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\frac{W L^{2}}{2 A E}

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\frac{W^{2} L}{2 A E}

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\frac{W^{2} L}{A E}

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Solution

The correct option is C $\frac{W^{2} L}{2 A E}$
$S t r a i n e n e r g y = \frac{1}{2} W Δ = \frac{W^{2} L}{2 A E}$

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