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This section includes 207 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Transverse bars are also called as _________ |
| A. | Main bars |
| B. | Anchor bars |
| C. | Distribution bars |
| D. | Stirrups |
| Answer» D. Stirrups | |
| 102. |
The formation of diagonal cracks at junctions is due to ________ |
| A. | Shear stress |
| B. | Bond stress |
| C. | Temperature stress |
| D. | Lateral stress |
| Answer» B. Bond stress | |
| 103. |
According to Fannings formula the flood discharge in cumecs is given by Q = ______________ |
| A. | CA²/3 |
| B. | CA³/4 |
| C. | CA⁵/6 |
| D. | CA⁷/8 |
| Answer» D. CA⁷/8 | |
| 104. |
The inclined members carrying compressive loads are ________ |
| A. | Pedestal |
| B. | Strut |
| C. | Post |
| D. | Winch |
| Answer» C. Post | |
| 105. |
The field capacity of a soil depends upon _____________ factor. |
| A. | Porosity of soil |
| B. | Soil Tension |
| C. | Saturation capacity |
| D. | Initial regime |
| Answer» B. Soil Tension | |
| 106. |
The approximate percentage of reinforcement provided in a beam varies from _______ |
| A. | 1-2% |
| B. | 1-4% |
| C. | 2-3% |
| D. | 3-4% |
| Answer» B. 1-4% | |
| 107. |
Anchorage value for “U” hook is ________ |
| A. | 16 × diameter of bar |
| B. | 12 × diameter of bar |
| C. | 10 × diameter of bar |
| D. | 8 × diameter of bar |
| Answer» B. 12 × diameter of bar | |
| 108. |
According to IS 456-2000, the minimum number of longitudinal bars to be provided in rectangular columns is ________ |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 6 | |
| 109. |
The relative change in position is called ______________ |
| A. | Matter |
| B. | Body |
| C. | Inertia |
| D. | Motion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
Rotating key of a lock is an example of ____________ |
| A. | Varignon’s Theory |
| B. | Walton’s Theory |
| C. | Formation of couple |
| D. | Parallel axis theorem |
| Answer» D. Parallel axis theorem | |
| 111. |
In continuous beams ______________ moments is always less than support moments. |
| A. | Upward |
| B. | Mid span |
| C. | Downward |
| D. | Sagging |
| Answer» C. Downward | |
| 112. |
The standard __________ are provided in deformed bars. |
| A. | Anglets |
| B. | Bends |
| C. | Fillets |
| D. | Lugs |
| Answer» C. Fillets | |
| 113. |
If the columns are effectively held in position and restrained against rotation at both ends. Recommend the value of effective length. |
| A. | 0.6×l |
| B. | 0.65×l |
| C. | 0.77×l |
| D. | 0.9×l |
| Answer» C. 0.77×l | |
| 114. |
________ is a good example for malleability. |
| A. | Glass |
| B. | Concrete |
| C. | Copper |
| D. | Lead |
| Answer» D. Lead | |
| 115. |
________ is used in the entrance of cinema theatres and shopping malls. |
| A. | Open well stair case |
| B. | Dog legged stair case |
| C. | Geometrical stair case |
| D. | Single flight stair case |
| Answer» D. Single flight stair case | |
| 116. |
A slab supporting only in two edges opposite to each other is ______ |
| A. | Two way slab |
| B. | One way slab |
| C. | Continuous slab |
| D. | Cantilever slab |
| Answer» C. Continuous slab | |
| 117. |
The limit state corresponding to deflection, cracking and vibrations are _______ |
| A. | Limit state of collapse |
| B. | Limit state of serviceability |
| C. | Special limit state |
| D. | Limit state of safety |
| Answer» C. Special limit state | |
| 118. |
The minimum depth of foundation in all types of soils is _________ |
| A. | 350mm |
| B. | 680mm |
| C. | 500mm |
| D. | 280mm |
| Answer» D. 280mm | |
| 119. |
In simply supported slabs, alternate bars are curtailed at ________ |
| A. | 1/7 of span |
| B. | 1/5 of span |
| C. | 1/3 of span |
| D. | 1/6 of span |
| Answer» E. | |
| 120. |
Generally in residential buildings, the width of stay is kept as ____________ |
| A. | 2m |
| B. | 1m |
| C. | 5m |
| D. | 4m |
| Answer» C. 5m | |
| 121. |
The approximate percentage of steel taken for lintels in the absence of detailed design is _______ |
| A. | 0.6-1% |
| B. | 0.5-0.7% |
| C. | 0.7-1% |
| D. | 0.8-1.2% |
| Answer» D. 0.8-1.2% | |
| 122. |
In continuous beams ______ moment develops at supports. |
| A. | Hogging |
| B. | Sagging |
| C. | Couple |
| D. | Static |
| Answer» B. Sagging | |
| 123. |
The length of the staircase between two consecutive landings is called _______ |
| A. | Tread |
| B. | Flight |
| C. | Rise |
| D. | Effective width |
| Answer» C. Rise | |
| 124. |
Bond stress for M20 grade concrete in tension is ____________ |
| A. | 1.4 |
| B. | 1.2 |
| C. | 1.5 |
| D. | 1.8 |
| Answer» C. 1.5 | |
| 125. |
Mild steel is an example of ______________ mechanical property of the material. |
| A. | Malleability |
| B. | Creep |
| C. | Ductility |
| D. | Elasticity |
| Answer» D. Elasticity | |
| 126. |
When space is less, the ___________ staircases is much preferred. |
| A. | Open well |
| B. | Dog legged |
| C. | Spiral stair |
| D. | Circular |
| Answer» C. Spiral stair | |
| 127. |
Mix proportion for M20 grade mix is _________ |
| A. | 1:3:6 |
| B. | 1:1.5:3 |
| C. | 1:4:8 |
| D. | 1:5:10 |
| Answer» C. 1:4:8 | |
| 128. |
Eccentrically loaded structures have to be designed for _______ |
| A. | Uniaxial force |
| B. | Biaxial force |
| C. | Combined axial force |
| D. | Combined biaxial force |
| Answer» D. Combined biaxial force | |
| 129. |
The estimate of flood can be made by using ____________ |
| A. | Arithmetical increase method |
| B. | Geometrical increase method |
| C. | By unit hydrograph method |
| D. | Comparison with graph method |
| Answer» D. Comparison with graph method | |
| 130. |
As per IS 456-2000, the minimum eccentricity for columns shall be given by ________ |
| A. | l/500 + D/30 |
| B. | l/450 + D/45 |
| C. | l/400 + D/40 |
| D. | l/250 + D/25 |
| Answer» B. l/450 + D/45 | |
| 131. |
To avoid the failure of a column by buckling ___________ limits are to be recommended. |
| A. | Slenderness |
| B. | Effective length |
| C. | Kernel |
| D. | Radius of gyration |
| Answer» B. Effective length | |
| 132. |
A column in which reinforcement is wound spiral is ___________ |
| A. | Tied column |
| B. | Spiral column |
| C. | Composite column |
| D. | Short column |
| Answer» C. Composite column | |
| 133. |
Radius of gyration is denoted by _________ |
| A. | k |
| B. | n |
| C. | e |
| D. | y |
| Answer» B. n | |
| 134. |
Polygonal links are also known as _____________ |
| A. | Bent up bars |
| B. | Crancked bars |
| C. | Lateral ties |
| D. | Anchorage bars |
| Answer» D. Anchorage bars | |
| 135. |
Calculate the factored bending moment of a rectangular reinforced concrete beam of effective span 4300 mm and load imposed 37.5 kN/m. |
| A. | 100kNm |
| B. | 127kNm |
| C. | 130kNm |
| D. | 145kNm |
| Answer» D. 145kNm | |
| 136. |
Determine the limiting percentage of steel for singly reinforced sections of M20 grade & Fe415. |
| A. | 0.68 |
| B. | 0.79 |
| C. | 0.96 |
| D. | 1.76 |
| Answer» D. 1.76 | |
| 137. |
Lap splices should not be used for bars larger than _____ mm. |
| A. | 45mm |
| B. | 54mm |
| C. | 36mm |
| D. | 72mm |
| Answer» D. 72mm | |
| 138. |
In long columns, the lateral deflection causes at the ______ |
| A. | Supports |
| B. | Throughout |
| C. | Midspan |
| D. | Along outer periphery |
| Answer» D. Along outer periphery | |
| 139. |
The pitch of the lateral ties shall not be more than the least of the ______________ |
| A. | 300mm |
| B. | 450mm |
| C. | 500mm |
| D. | 550mm |
| Answer» B. 450mm | |
| 140. |
Which of the following is not base unit? |
| A. | Area |
| B. | Length |
| C. | Time |
| D. | Temperature |
| Answer» B. Length | |
| 141. |
Lighter materials of construction can be used for a continuous beam. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 142. |
Which of the following are the relative properties of the material? |
| A. | Creep |
| B. | Fatigue |
| C. | Hardness |
| D. | Stiffness |
| Answer» D. Stiffness | |
| 143. |
In T beams, the most of the compressive force is shared by __________ |
| A. | Web |
| B. | Flange |
| C. | Rib |
| D. | Neutral axis |
| Answer» C. Rib | |
| 144. |
In T beams, maximum ______ is less. |
| A. | Shear force |
| B. | Bending moment |
| C. | Bending stress |
| D. | Shear stress |
| Answer» C. Bending stress | |
| 145. |
Calculate the limiting depth of the neutral axis for mild steel of effective depth 400 mm. |
| A. | 318mm |
| B. | 212mm |
| C. | 455mm |
| D. | 656mm |
| Answer» C. 455mm | |
| 146. |
In the design of lintel, determine the base angle of a triangle for poor masonry. |
| A. | 40° |
| B. | 45° |
| C. | 60° |
| D. | 90° |
| Answer» D. 90° | |
| 147. |
Calculate the height of the equilateral triangle in the design of lintel, if the masonry used is poor graded. Take effective span as 1.29 m. |
| A. | 1.334m |
| B. | 1.433m |
| C. | 1.117m |
| D. | 1.125m |
| Answer» D. 1.125m | |
| 148. |
For a simply supported beam, the basic l/d ratio should be ____________ |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» B. 22 | |
| 149. |
A beam of clear span 6 metres is supported on bearings of 150 mm if the effective depth of a beam is 400 mm. calculate the effective span. |
| A. | 6.4m |
| B. | 6.15m |
| C. | 6.0m |
| D. | 6.3m |
| Answer» C. 6.0m | |
| 150. |
The final deflection of horizontal members will be the level of casting should not exceed _____________ |
| A. | Span/500 |
| B. | Span/250 |
| C. | Span/300 |
| D. | Span/350 |
| Answer» C. Span/300 | |