Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

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