Explore topic-wise MCQs in Materials Mechanics.

This section includes 180 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Materials Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The step of non uniform width is called ________

A. Post
B. Winder
C. Filier
D. Landing
Answer» C. Filier
2.

The development length can be determined easily by _______ test.

A. Push out test
B. Pull out test
C. Grading test
D. Slump cone test
Answer» C. Grading test
3.

Which of the following is one of the layouts of distribution systems?

A. Dual system
B. Gravity system
C. Grid Iron system
D. Pressure system
Answer» D. Pressure system
4.

The ultimate strength in flexure is known as modulus of ________

A. Toughness
B. Rupture
C. Resilience
D. Hardening
Answer» C. Resilience
5.

What is the minimum number of longitudinal bars provided in the rectangular column?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» B. 5
6.

Which of the following is also known as transverse strain?

A. Tensile strain
B. Compressive strain
C. Shear strain
D. Volumetric strain
Answer» D. Volumetric strain
7.

To improve the anchorage of bars ______ are provided in plain bars.

A. Standard hooks
B. Stirrups
C. Lateral ties
D. Standard bends
Answer» B. Stirrups
8.

Which of the following bond is also known as a local bond?

A. Anchorage bond
B. Fletched bond
C. Flexural bond
D. Composite bond
Answer» D. Composite bond
9.

The series of connected lines is known as ____________

A. Reinforcing
B. Traversing
C. Guniting
D. Bracing
Answer» C. Guniting
10.

Splices are provided when the ________ bar available is less than that required.

A. Diameter
B. Length
C. Effective depth
D. Number of
Answer» C. Effective depth
11.

Which of the following system is also known as an interlaced system?

A. Tree system
B. Grid iron system
C. Circle system
D. Radial system
Answer» C. Circle system
12.

Upper floor is also known as ________

A. Basement floor
B. Suspended floor
C. Supported floor
D. Rigid floor
Answer» C. Supported floor
13.

_________ is a fix direction on the surface.

A. Bearing
B. Meridian
C. Graduated ring
D. Lift lever
Answer» C. Graduated ring
14.

The shear resistance of bent up bars shall not exceed __________ the total shear to be resisted.

A. 30 %
B. 50%
C. 40%
D. 25%
Answer» C. 40%
15.

Which of the following layout is used for “Direct- Indirect system”.

A. Radial system
B. Grid system
C. Reticulated system
D. Interlaced system
Answer» B. Grid system
16.

What are the units of measurement for wooden and steel trusses?

A. 1 RM
B. 1 N.o
C.
D. m
Answer» C. m²
17.

The slabs whose corners are prevented from lifting are known as _________

A. simply supported
B. cantilever
C. restrained
D. suspended
Answer» D. suspended
18.

_________ is a property of the free surface of a liquid.

A. Permeability
B. Surface tension
C. Capillarity
D. Specific gravity
Answer» C. Capillarity
19.

In case of HYSD bars ___________ are provided to increase anchorage length.

A. Lateral ties
B. Helical reinforcement
C. Standard hooks
D. Standard bends
Answer» E.
20.

A lift carry 10 persons each weighing 60 kg to the top storey of the building 100 m height. Calculate the potential energy acquired by the person.

A. 5.88 × 10⁵ J
B. 4.32 × 10⁵ J
C. 2.34 × 10⁵ J
D. 1.16 × 10⁵ J
Answer» B. 4.32 × 10⁵ J
21.

In Euler’s formula, the column fails due to __________ alone.

A. Shear
B. Torsion
C. Tension
D. Bending
Answer» E.
22.

________ scaffolding is used where it is not possible to fix the standards into the ground.

A. Suspended
B. Cantilever
C. Steel
D. Brick layers
Answer» C. Steel
23.

A cylinder section having no __________ is known as seamless section.

A. Moment
B. Force
C. Strength
D. Joint
Answer» E.
24.

Mathematically, strain energy = _________

A. Power
B. Work done
C. Young’s Modulus
D. Energy
Answer» C. Young’s Modulus
25.

The ratio of the yield of water from a rapid sand filter is __________

A. 10
B. 5
C. 15
D. 30
Answer» E.
26.

A material which ruptures with little or no plastic deformation is said to be ____________

A. Ductile material
B. Elastic material
C. Plastic material
D. Brittle material
Answer» E.
27.

Scaffolding has to be done, if the height of structure is above _________

A. 1.2
B. 1.4
C. 1.5
D. 1.8
Answer» D. 1.8
28.

A step of uniform width is called filier.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
29.

In foundation concrete, coarse aggregate size should be __________

A. 20 mm
B. 30 mm
C. 40 mm
D. 50 mm
Answer» D. 50 mm
30.

The maximum pressure in (kg/cm²) to which cast iron pipes may be subjected is _________

A. 3
B. 7
C. 11
D. 14
Answer» C. 11
31.

In ___________ system, air relief valves are not required.

A. Gravity
B. Intermittent
C. Continuous
D. Grid
Answer» D. Grid
32.

What is the anchorage value of standard “U” type hook?

A. 16 times the diameter of bar
B. 12 times the diameter of bar
C. 8 times the diameter of bar
D. 4 times the diameter of bar
Answer» B. 12 times the diameter of bar
33.

Check valve is provided on the delivery side of a pipe.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
34.

The flexural bond is _________ at the section.

A. Zero
B. Maximum
C. Minimum
D. Uniform
Answer» C. Minimum
35.

What is the painting coefficient for flush doors?

A. 2.3
B. 2.4
C. 3.4
D. 3.6
Answer» C. 3.4
36.

The pipe extending from a stop cock to the storage tank is called ________

A. Supply pipe
B. Service pipe
C. Street main
D. Distribution pipe
Answer» B. Service pipe
37.

In a cantilever of span subjected to a point load of w acting at a distance of (1/3) L from free end. The deflection under load will be

A. WL³/81 EI
B. 14WL³/ 81EI
C. 8WL³/81EI
D. WL³/64 EI
Answer» D. WL³/64 EI
38.

The material does not possessing any kind of elastic symmetry, then the material is said to be _______

A. Isotropic
B. Exo tropic
C. Anisotropic
D. Orthotropic
Answer» D. Orthotropic
39.

_____ reduces the pipe size from larger to smaller bore.

A. Aqua phone
B. Tee
C. Elbow
D. Reducer
Answer» E.
40.

What is the design Bond stress in plane bars intention for m25 grade concrete?

A. 1.2 N/mm²
B. 1.4 N/mm²
C. 2 N/mm²
D. 3 N/mm²
Answer» C. 2 N/mm²
41.

The effect of ___________ holes is to reduce the strength of connected plates.

A. Lap
B. Weld
C. Rivet
D. Butt
Answer» D. Butt
42.

As the corners are held down ___________ reinforcement has to be provided at the corners.

A. Tension
B. Shear
C. Torsional
D. Longitudinal
Answer» D. Longitudinal
43.

The tangential force per unit area is _________

A. Shear strain
B. Shear stress
C. Modulus of rigidity
D. Torsion
Answer» C. Modulus of rigidity
44.

_________ reinforcement is designed for sections where the bending moment is maximum.

A. Torsional
B. Tension
C. Shear
D. Longitudinal
Answer» C. Shear
45.

The hooks law is valid only for _________

A. Uni axial forces
B. Bi axial forces
C. Tri axial forces
D. Lateral forces
Answer» B. Bi axial forces
46.

________ stops the oscillations of the graduated ring.

A. Brake pin
B. Eye vane
C. Object vane
D. Graduated ring
Answer» B. Eye vane
47.

Bending is accompanied by _______

A. Axial
B. Eccentricity
C. Shear
D. Torsion
Answer» D. Torsion
48.

What is the ratio of maximum deflection to maximum bending stress if a simply supported rectangular beam of span “L” and it carries a central load W.

A. L²/12 Ed
B. L²/10 Ed
C. L²/ 4 Ed
D. L²/ 6 Ed
Answer» E.
49.

According to IS 456: 2000; the span to depth ratio of a simply supported beam is ___________

A. 7
B. 20
C. 26
D. 32
Answer» C. 26
50.

___________ is provided to avoid undue wear and tear of pivot points.

A. Magnetic needle
B. Lifting pin and lever
C. Object vane
D. Break pin
Answer» C. Object vane