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This section includes 14 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. |
Meander ratio is the ratio of meander belt to __________ |
A. | Meander depth |
B. | Meander width |
C. | Meander length |
D. | Meander cross-section |
Answer» D. Meander cross-section | |
2. |
A simply supported beam of span as shown in the figure is subjected to a concentrated load w at its metre span and also to a uniformly distributed load equality w what is the total diffraction it its midpoint. |
A. | 18 Wl<sup>3</sup> /384 EI |
B. | 13 Wl<sup>3</sup>/ 384 EI |
C. | 5 Wl<sup>3</sup>/ 384 EI |
D. | 18 Wl<sup>3</sup>/ 384 EI |
Answer» C. 5 Wl<sup>3</sup>/ 384 EI | |
3. |
The steel suits best to reinforcement with concrete. |
A. | False |
B. | True |
Answer» C. | |
4. |
The factors that influence rate of hydration is _________ |
A. | The fineness of cement |
B. | Temperature of cement |
C. | Quality of water |
D. | Temperature of water |
Answer» B. Temperature of cement | |
5. |
_____ has a lower heat of hydration. |
A. | Quarry dust |
B. | Fly ash |
C. | Ordinary Portland cement |
D. | Bulk sand |
Answer» C. Ordinary Portland cement | |
6. |
Full form of LEED ________ |
A. | Leadership in Energy and Efficiency Development |
B. | Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design |
C. | Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design |
D. | Leadership in Efflorescence and Energy Demand |
Answer» D. Leadership in Efflorescence and Energy Demand | |
7. |
_____________ is used to reduce the time for hardening of concrete. |
A. | Accelerators |
B. | Super plasticizer |
C. | Retarder |
D. | Air entraining admixture |
Answer» D. Air entraining admixture | |
8. |
____________ is the best example for accelerator (admixture). |
A. | Sulphonated formaldehyde |
B. | Calcium chloride |
C. | Sulphonated naphthalene |
D. | Polyglycolesters |
Answer» C. Sulphonated naphthalene | |
9. |
Calculate the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam if the maximum slope at A is 0.0075 radians and the distance of centre of gravity of bending moment diagram to support A is 1.33 metres. |
A. | 9.975 mm |
B. | 9.5 mm |
C. | 9.25 mm |
D. | 9.785 mm |
Answer» B. 9.5 mm | |
10. |
In simply supported beam deflection is maximum at ____________ |
A. | Midspan |
B. | Supports |
C. | Point of loading |
D. | Through out |
Answer» B. Supports | |
11. |
In simply supported beams, the slope is _____________ at supports. |
A. | Minimum |
B. | Zero |
C. | Maximum |
D. | Uniform |
Answer» D. Uniform | |
12. |
Elastic line is also called as ___________ |
A. | Deflection curve |
B. | Plastic curve |
C. | Linear curve |
D. | Hooke s curve |
Answer» B. Plastic curve | |
13. |
The maximum induced ___________ stresses should be within the safe permissible stresses to ensure strength of the beam. |
A. | Tensile |
B. | Compressive |
C. | Bending |
D. | Lateral |
Answer» D. Lateral | |
14. |
__________ of a beam is a measure of its resistance against deflection. |
A. | Strength |
B. | Stiffness |
C. | Slope |
D. | Maximum bending |
Answer» C. Slope | |