What is the ratio of stress induced in a bar when a load is applied suddenly compared to when the same load is applied gradually?

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17 Jan 2019
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When a load is applied suddenly to a bar, the stress generated is double the stress produced by the same load applied slowly. Therefore, the ratio of stress due to sudden loading to gradual loading is 2.

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