Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Metallurgy.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Metallurgy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Calculate the shear modulus for steel in GPa, if given that young modulus is 215 GPa and possion’s ratio is 0.33?

A. 40 GPa
B. 50 GPa
C. 80 GPa
D. 100 GPa
Answer» D. 100 GPa
2.

A strain gauge measurement made on the free aluminum surface indicates the principle strains 0.003 and 0.002. What are the principal stresses? (Given that poison’s ratio for aluminum=0.33, young modulus = 70 GPa)

A. σ1=965 MPa, σ2=235 MPa
B. σ1=857.8 MPa, σ2=125.86 MPa
C. σ1=305 MPa, σ2=458 MPa
D. σ1=287.5 MPa, σ2=233.96 MPa
Answer» E.
3.

In case of plane strain, the strain(ε3=0) in one of the principal directions is zero, but the stress is non-zero (σ3 is nonzero) in this direction. σ3= _____________

A. ν (σ1+ σ2)
B. E (1- ν2) (σ1+ σ2)
C. σ1+σ2
D. {E/(1- ν2)} (σ1+ σ2)
Answer» B. E (1- ν2) (σ1+ σ2)
4.

Which of the following relation is not correct?

A. Δ={(1-2ν)/E}3σm
B. K = E/3(1-2ν)
C. G = E/2(1+ν)
D. ν = {1+(2G/3K)} / {1- (2G/3K)}
Answer» E.
5.

Bulk modulus or volumetric modulus of elasticity(K) is equal to ____________

A. τxy / σx
B. γxy / σx
C. σm / Δ
D. Δ / σm
Answer» D. Δ / σm
6.

Modulus of elasticity defines the relationship between shear stress and shear strain.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Consider a unit cube subjected to normal stress σx, σy, σz. Assume normal stress does not produce any shear stress on planes x, y, z. What will be the net strain along x direction?

A. 1/E [σx-ν(σy+σz)]
B. 1/E [σy-ν(σx+σz)]
C. 1/E [σz-ν(σy+σx)]
D. 1/E [σx]
Answer» B. 1/E [σy-ν(σx+σz)]
8.

For most isotropic metal the value of Poisson’s ratio is equal to ___________

A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 0.33
D. 0
Answer» D. 0
9.

The transverse strain is a constant fraction of the strain in the longitudinal direction. This ratio is known as __________

A. poisson’s ratio
B. pilling-Bedworth ratio
C. concentration ratio
D. reduction ratio
Answer» B. pilling-Bedworth ratio
10.

The tension force along x-direction produces extension along the x-axis; it also produces contraction in transverse y and z-directions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False