Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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