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This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength of 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 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 | |
| 7. |
_______ changes induce large stresses in a fixed beam. |
| A. | Lateral |
| B. | Deflection |
| C. | Temperature |
| D. | Slope |
| Answer» D. Slope | |
| 8. |
In fixed beams, the slope at the supports be ___________ |
| A. | Minimum |
| B. | Zero |
| C. | Maximum |
| D. | Throughout |
| Answer» C. Maximum | |
| 9. |
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 | |