Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

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