A steel bar of square section is subjected to an axial compressive load of 100 kN. Under this load, the decrease in length is 0.0584mm. Assume elastic modulus of steel as 214 GPa. If the length of bar is 50mm, calculate: (i) Linear Strain

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A steel bar of square section is subjected to an axial compressive load of 100 kN. Under this load, the
decrease in length is 0.0584mm. Assume elastic modulus of steel as 214 GPa. If the length of bar is
50mm, calculate:
(i) Linear Strain
(ii) the cross sectional dimensions of square rod
(iii) stress induced 

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