Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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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