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This section includes 25 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
In engineering properties of soils, the “e” denotes? |
A. | Compressibility |
B. | Water content |
C. | Porosity |
D. | Voids ratio |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
The limiting gradient for mountainous terrain is ________ |
A. | 6.00 % |
B. | 7.00 % |
C. | 8.00 % |
D. | 5.00 % |
Answer» B. 7.00 % | |
3. |
______ curves are used to solve the problems of land acquisition. |
A. | Vertical curves |
B. | Horizontal curves |
C. | Circular curves |
D. | Transition curves |
Answer» C. Circular curves | |
4. |
The maximum super elevation to be provided is ___ |
A. | 2 in 15 |
B. | 1 in 15 |
C. | 1 in 10 |
D. | 2 in 10 |
Answer» C. 1 in 10 | |
5. |
____ is known as a serpentine curve. |
A. | Circular curve |
B. | Transition curve |
C. | Reverse curve |
D. | Leminiscate curve |
Answer» D. Leminiscate curve | |
6. |
Calculate the load intensity of fixed beam if the maximum deflection shall not exceed 1/ 400 of the span. Take EI as 1010 kN mm2. |
A. | 40 kN |
B. | 35 kN |
C. | 45 kN |
D. | 60 kN |
Answer» D. 60 kN | |
7. |
Calculate the maximum deflection of a fixed beam carrying udl of 5 kN/m. The span of beam is 6 m. Take E = 200kN/m2 and I = 5×107 mm4. |
A. | 1.865 m |
B. | 2.235 m |
C. | 1.6875 m |
D. | 2.5 m |
Answer» D. 2.5 m | |
8. |
_______ changes induce large stresses in a fixed beam. |
A. | Lateral |
B. | Deflection |
C. | Temperature |
D. | Slope |
Answer» D. Slope | |
9. |
In fixed beams, the slope at the supports be ___________ |
A. | Minimum |
B. | Zero |
C. | Maximum |
D. | Throughout |
Answer» C. Maximum | |
10. |
A beam which is inbuilt in at its support is called _________ |
A. | Cantilever beam |
B. | Simply supported beam |
C. | Fixed beam |
D. | Continuous beam |
Answer» D. Continuous beam | |
11. |
THE_MAXIMUM_SUPER_ELEVATION_TO_BE_PROVIDED_IS____?$ |
A. | 2 in 15 |
B. | 1 in 15 |
C. | 1 in 10 |
D. | 2 in 10 |
Answer» C. 1 in 10 | |
12. |
The limiting gradient for mountainous terrain is ________$ |
A. | 6.00 % |
B. | 7.00 % |
C. | 8.00 % |
D. | 5.00 % |
Answer» B. 7.00 % | |
13. |
_______curves_are_used_to_solve_the_problems_on_land_acquisition.$ |
A. | Vertical curves |
B. | Horizontal curves |
C. | Circular curves |
D. | Transition curves |
Answer» C. Circular curves | |
14. |
The bearing capacity of laminated rocks used in foundation is ___________ |
A. | 1450 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
B. | 1620 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
C. | 1785 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
D. | 2125 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
Answer» C. 1785 kN/m<sup>2</sup> | |
15. |
_____ is a glacier deposit of sand, gravel or clay. |
A. | Till |
B. | Tull |
C. | Loess |
D. | Mart |
Answer» B. Tull | |
16. |
In engineering properties of soils, the “e” denotes?$ |
A. | Compressibility |
B. | Water content |
C. | Porosity |
D. | Voids ratio |
Answer» E. | |
17. |
Which of the following do not have units? |
A. | Specific weight |
B. | Specific gravity |
C. | Specific volume |
D. | Mass density |
Answer» C. Specific volume | |
18. |
____ is known as serpentine curve? |
A. | Circular curve |
B. | Transition curve |
C. | Reverse curve |
D. | Leminiscate curve |
Answer» D. Leminiscate curve | |
19. |
Calculate the load intensity of fixed beam if the maximum deflection shall not exceed 1/ 400 of the span. Take EI as 1010 kN mm2. |
A. | 40 kN |
B. | 35 kN |
C. | 45 kN |
D. | 60 kN |
Answer» D. 60 kN | |
20. |
Calculate the maximum deflection of a fixed beam carrying udl of 5 kN/m. The span of beam is 6 m. Take E = 200kN/m2 and I = 5√ó107 mm4.$ |
A. | 1.865 m |
B. | 2.235 m |
C. | 1.6875 m |
D. | 2.5 m |
Answer» D. 2.5 m | |
21. |
A beam 6 metres long is fixed at it ends. It carries a udl of 5 kN/m. Find the maximum bending moment in the beam. |
A. | 15 kNm |
B. | 20 kNm |
C. | 35 kNm |
D. | 40 kNm |
Answer» B. 20 kNm | |
22. |
_______ changes induce large stresses in fixed beam. |
A. | Lateral |
B. | Deflection |
C. | Temperature |
D. | Slope |
Answer» D. Slope | |
23. |
In fixed beams, the slope at the supports be ___ |
A. | Minimum |
B. | Zero |
C. | Maximum |
D. | Throughout |
Answer» C. Maximum | |
24. |
Fixed beam is also known as _______ |
A. | Encaster beam |
B. | Constressed beam |
C. | In built beam |
D. | Constricted beam |
Answer» B. Constressed beam | |
25. |
A beam which is inbuilt in at its support is called ____ |
A. | Cantilever beam |
B. | Simply supported beam |
C. | Fixed beam |
D. | Continuous beam |
Answer» D. Continuous beam | |