Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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1.

Calculate the maximum shear stress of a circular beam of 100 mm diameter, if the average shear stress is 0.63 N/mm2.

A. 0.85 N/mm2
B. 1.2 N/mm2
C. 1.5 N/mm2
D. 2.1 N/mm2
Answer» B. 1.2 N/mm2
2.

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%
3.

The shear to be resisted by shear reinforcement is given by ___________

A. Vus = Vuc + Vu
B. Vus = Vu + Vuc
C. Vu = Vus – Vuc
D. Vus = Vu – Vuc
Answer» E.
4.

Vertical stirrups are a form of _______ reinforcement.

A. Tension
B. Shear
C. Compression
D. Torsion
Answer» C. Compression
5.

________ has to be provided against diagonal tensile stresses.

A. Longitudinal reinforcement
B. Shear reinforcement
C. Torsional reinforcement
D. Transverse reinforcement
Answer» C. Torsional reinforcement
6.

What is the stress in compression, if d’/d value is 0.1 for Fe415 steel?

A. 355 N/mm2
B. 353 N/mm2
C. 342 N/mm2
D. 329 N/mm2
Answer» C. 342 N/mm2
7.

Doubly reinforced beams are provided when Mu _____ M.

A. =
B. <
C. >
D. ~
Answer» D. ~
8.

VERTICAL_STIRRUPS_ARE_A_FORM_OF_________REINFORCEMENT.?$

A. Tension
B. Shear
C. Compression
D. Torsion
Answer» C. Compression
9.

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%
10.

The shear to be resisted by shear reinforcement is given by ___________$

A. Vus = Vuc + Vu
B. Vus = Vu + Vuc
C. Vu = Vus – Vuc
D. Vus = Vu – Vuc
Answer» E.
11.

Calculate the maximum shear stress of a circular beam of 100 mm diameter, if the average shear stress is 0.63 N/mm2.

A. 0.85 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 1.2 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 1.5 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 2.1 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 1.2 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
12.

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 √ó 10<sup>5</sup> J
B. 4.32 √ó 10<sup>5</sup> J
C. 2.34 √ó 10<sup>5</sup>J
D. 1.16 √ó 10<sup>5</sup>J
Answer» B. 4.32 ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â• 10<sup>5</sup> J
13.

What is the horsepower of the engine if the power is 219324 W.

A. 312
B. 268
C. 294
D. 304
Answer» D. 304
14.

________ has to be provided against diagonal tensile stresses?

A. Longitudinal reinforcement
B. Shear reinforcement
C. Torsional reinforcement
D. Transverse reinforcement
Answer» C. Torsional reinforcement
15.

What is the maximum shear stress for M20 grade concrete?

A. 2.5 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 2.8 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 3 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 3.5 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 3 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
16.

The variation of shear stress is ____________

A. Elliptical
B. Hyperbolic
C. Parabolic
D. Circular
Answer» D. Circular
17.

Bending is accompanied by _______

A. Axial
B. Eccentricity
C. Shear
D. Torsion
Answer» D. Torsion
18.

The cracks seen on walls are due to _____ failure.

A. Flexural
B. Compression
C. Shear
D. Torsional
Answer» D. Torsional
19.

What is the stress in compression, if d’/d value is 0.1 for Fe415 steel?$

A. 355 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 353 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 342 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 329 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 342 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
20.

The doubly reinforced beams improve the ______ of the beam in earthquake regions.

A. Brittleness
B. Elasticity
C. Ductility
D. Toughness
Answer» D. Toughness
21.

Doubly reinforced beams are provided when, Mu _____ M.

A. =
B. <
C. >
D. ~
Answer» D. ~
22.

Beams which are reinforced in both compression and tension sides are called as _______

A. Dual reinforced beam
B. Doubly reinforced beam
C. Composite beam
D. Additional beam
Answer» C. Composite beam