Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 11 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.

The time required for overtaking ___________ seconds.

A. 9 to 14
B. 8 to 10
C. 11 to 15
D. 14 to 19
Answer» B. 8 to 10
2.

In case of vertical curves, the ____________ are taken above the road.

A. Gradient
B. Super elevation
C. Earth quantities
D. Summit
Answer» D. Summit
3.

According to IRC, the height of the object is taken to the height of ___________ mm.

A. 200 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 450 mm
D. 600 mm
Answer» C. 450 mm
4.

Which of the following gradient is usually used in the construction of roads?

A. Exceptional gradient
B. Limiting gradient
C. Hydraulic gradient
D. Ruling gradient
Answer» E.
5.

The longitudinal rise or fall off road surface along its length is _________

A. Camber
B. Super elevation
C. Gradient
D. Carriage way
Answer» D. Carriage way
6.

Stability of high rise vehicles will be affected due to ____________

A. Camber
B. Gradient
C. Super elevation
D. Formation Width
Answer» B. Gradient
7.

As per IRC, maximum width of lane considered as ____________

A. 2.44 m
B. 2.35 m
C. 3.5 m
D. 3.4 m
Answer» B. 2.35 m
8.

In cantilever beams, the maximum deflection occurs at ___________

A. Fixed end
B. Free end
C. Through out
D. Point of loading
Answer» C. Through out
9.

____________ is used to produce due to temperature variation in indeterminate structures.

A. Stresses
B. Strains
C. Deflections
D. Moment
Answer» B. Strains
10.

Prop reduces ___________ in the beam.

A. Deflection
B. Slope
C. Shear
D. Moment
Answer» B. Slope
11.

In cantilever beams, the extra support is known as ____________

A. Hinch
B. Prop
C. Cripple
D. Indeterminate end
Answer» C. Cripple