Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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1.

Calculate the actual velocity of jet if the coefficient of velocity is 0.97. The head of water on the orifice of diameter 2 cm is 6 m.

A. 11 m/s
B. 12 m/s
C. 10.5 m/s
D. 13 m/s
Answer» D. 13 m/s
2.

The relation between hydraulic coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cv.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
3.

Coeffecient of discharge varies from ___________ to __________

A. 0.64 to 0.68
B. 0.61 to 0.65
C. 0.63 to 0.67
D. 0.67 to 0.7
Answer» C. 0.63 to 0.67
4.

The Cv taken for sharp edged orifice generally is _________

A. 0.97
B. 0.98
C. 0.95
D. 0.99
Answer» C. 0.95
5.

The value of Cv varies _______ to ________

A. 0.95 – 0.99
B. 0.93 – 0.95
C. 0.97 – 1
D. 0.94 – 0.96
Answer» B. 0.93 – 0.95
6.

Theorotical velocity = _______

A. (2gh)1/3
B. (2gh)1/2
C. (2gh)1/4
D. 2gh
Answer» C. (2gh)1/4
7.

Which of the following is not a hydraulic coefficient?

A. Coefficient of contraction
B. Coefficient of discharge
C. Coefficient of viscosity
D. Coefficient of velocity
Answer» D. Coefficient of velocity
8.

Bell mouthed orifices can be categorised in according to ___________

A. Size
B. Shape
C. Shape of upstream
D. Nature of discharge
Answer» D. Nature of discharge
9.

The section which has a minimum cross sectional are in a flow is known as _______

A. Vena contracta
B. Thyrocade
C. Submergent
D. Upstream edge
Answer» B. Thyrocade
10.

A mouthpiece is a short length of a pipe which is not more than __________ times its diameter.

A. 3-4
B. 5-6
C. 1 -2
D. 2-3
Answer» E.
11.

A propped cantilever beam carrying total load “W” distributed evenly over its entire length calculate the vertical force required in the prop.

A. 3/4 W
B. W
C. 5/8 W
D. 3/8 W
Answer» E.
12.

A fixed beam of the uniform section is carrying a point load at the centre, if the moment of inertia of the middle half portion is reduced to half its previous value, then the fixed end moments will ______

A. Increase
B. Remains constant
C. Decrease
D. Change their direction
Answer» B. Remains constant
13.

The maximum negative bending moment in fixed beam carrying udl occurs at ________

A. Mid span
B. 1/3 of the span
C. Supports
D. Half of the span
Answer» D. Half of the span
14.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_A_HYDRAULIC_COEFFICIENT??$

A. Coefficient of contraction
B. Coefficient of discharge
C. Coefficient of viscosity
D. Coefficient of velocity
Answer» D. Coefficient of velocity
15.

The value of Cv varies _______ to ________$

A. 0.95 – 0.99
B. 0.93 – 0.95
C. 0.97 – 1
D. 0.94 – 0.96
Answer» B. 0.93 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 0.95
16.

Theorotical velocity = _______$

A. (2gh)<sup>1/3</sup>
B. (2gh)<sup>1/2</sup>
C. (2gh)<sup>1/4</sup>
D. 2gh
Answer» C. (2gh)<sup>1/4</sup>
17.

Calculate the actual velocity of jet if coefficient of velocity is 0.97. The head of water on orifice of diameter 2 cm is 6 m.

A. 11 m/s
B. 12 m/s
C. 10.5 m/s
D. 13 m/s
Answer» D. 13 m/s
18.

STATEMENT: The relation between hydraulic coefficients is Cd = Cc √ó Cv.$

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
19.

Coeffecient of discharge varies from ____ to _____

A. 0.64 to 0.68
B. 0.61 to 0.65
C. 0.63 to 0.67
D. 0.67 to 0.7
Answer» C. 0.63 to 0.67
20.

The Cv taken for sharp edged orifice generally is ____

A. 0.97
B. 0.98
C. 0.95
D. 0.99
Answer» C. 0.95
21.

Bell mouthed orifices can be categorised in according to ____?

A. Size
B. Shape
C. Shape of upstream
D. Nature of discharge
Answer» D. Nature of discharge
22.

The section which has minimum cross sectional are in a flow is known as _______

A. Vena contracta
B. Thyrocade
C. Submergent
D. Upstream edge
Answer» B. Thyrocade
23.

A mouthpiece is a short length of a pipe which is not more than____ times its diameter.

A. 3-4
B. 5-6
C. 1 -2
D. 2-3
Answer» E.
24.

_____ is a small opening made in the bottom or sides of a tank.

A. Mouthpiece
B. Orifice
C. Sill
D. Sluice
Answer» C. Sill
25.

A propped cantilever beam carrying total load “W” distributed evenly over its entire length calculate the vertical force required in the prop.$

A. 3/4 W
B. W
C. 5/8 W
D. 3/8 W
Answer» E.
26.

STATEMENT: “ In propped cantilevers, the prop reaction is 3/8 wl “ .$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
27.

A fixed beam of uniform section is carrying a point load at the centre, if the moment of inertia of the middle half portion is reduced to half its previous value, then the fixed end moments will ______

A. Increase
B. Remains constant
C. Decrease
D. Change their direction
Answer» B. Remains constant
28.

The maximum negative bending moment in fixed beam carrying udl occurs at ___

A. Mid span
B. 1/3 of the span
C. Supports
D. Half of the span
Answer» D. Half of the span