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This section includes 15 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. |
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 | |
2. |
Which of the following is not base unit? |
A. | Area |
B. | Length |
C. | Time |
D. | Temperature |
Answer» B. Length | |
3. |
The relative change in position is called ______________ |
A. | Matter |
B. | Body |
C. | Inertia |
D. | Motion |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
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 | |
5. |
Which of the following are the relative properties of the material? |
A. | Creep |
B. | Fatigue |
C. | Hardness |
D. | Stiffness |
Answer» D. Stiffness | |
6. |
Mild steel is an example of ______________ mechanical property of the material. |
A. | Malleability |
B. | Creep |
C. | Ductility |
D. | Elasticity |
Answer» D. Elasticity | |
7. |
Find the moment of inertia of a rectangular section of 40 mm width and 80 mm depth about the base. |
A. | 632 10<sup>4</sup>mm<sup>4</sup> |
B. | 682 10<sup>4</sup>mm<sup>4</sup> |
C. | 734 10<sup>4</sup>mm<sup>4</sup> |
D. | 568 10<sup>4</sup>mm<sup>4</sup> |
Answer» C. 734 10<sup>4</sup>mm<sup>4</sup> | |
8. |
Radius of gyration is denoted by _________ |
A. | k |
B. | n |
C. | e |
D. | y |
Answer» B. n | |
9. |
According to IS 456- 2000, the minimum eccentricity subjected to a column is __________ |
A. | 30mm |
B. | 20mm |
C. | 45mm |
D. | 50mm |
Answer» C. 45mm | |
10. |
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 | |
11. |
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% | |
12. |
Short columns causes deflection in the structure. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
13. |
In long columns, the lateral deflection causes at the ______ |
A. | Supports |
B. | Throughout |
C. | Midspan |
D. | Along outer periphery |
Answer» D. Along outer periphery | |
14. |
______ transfer the loads from beams or slabs to footings or foundations. |
A. | Pedestal |
B. | Post |
C. | Rib |
D. | Column |
Answer» E. | |
15. |
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 | |