Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 12 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.

The ______________ of a column is the distance between the points of zero bending moments.

A. Slenderness ratio
B. Eccentricity
C. Radius of gyration
D. Effective length
Answer» E.
2.

When space is less, the ___________ staircases is much preferred.

A. Open well
B. Dog legged
C. Spiral stair
D. Circular
Answer» C. Spiral stair
3.

As per IS 456:2000; the slope or pitch of stairs should be in between 25 to ___________

A. 45
B. 90
C. 40
D. 120
Answer» D. 120
4.

Generally in residential buildings, the width of stay is kept as ____________

A. 2m
B. 1m
C. 5m
D. 4m
Answer» C. 5m
5.

Torsion reinforcement is provided in ___________ slab

A. One way slab
B. Two way slab
C. Simply supported slab
D. Cantilever slab
Answer» C. Simply supported slab
6.

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
7.

Transverse bars are also called as _________

A. Main bars
B. Anchor bars
C. Distribution bars
D. Stirrups
Answer» D. Stirrups
8.

The standard __________ are provided in deformed bars.

A. Anglets
B. Bends
C. Fillets
D. Lugs
Answer» C. Fillets
9.

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
10.

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
11.

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
12.

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