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.

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)<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>
7.

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
8.

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
9.

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.
10.

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.
11.

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
12.

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