The maximum stress intensity due to a suddenly applied load is x-times the stress intensity
produced by the load of the same magnitude applied gradually. The value of x is
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 1/2
produced by the load of the same magnitude applied gradually. The value of x is
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 1/2