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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. |
The final deflection of horizontal members will be the level of casting should not exceed _____________ |
| A. | Span/500 |
| B. | Span/250 |
| C. | Span/300 |
| D. | Span/350 |
| Answer» C. Span/300 | |
| 2. |
A beam of clear span 6 metres is supported on bearings of 150 mm if the effective depth of a beam is 400 mm. calculate the effective span. |
| A. | 6.4m |
| B. | 6.15m |
| C. | 6.0m |
| D. | 6.3m |
| Answer» C. 6.0m | |
| 3. |
For a simply supported beam, the basic l/d ratio should be ____________ |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» B. 22 | |
| 4. |
Calculate the height of the equilateral triangle in the design of lintel, if the masonry used is poor graded. Take effective span as 1.29 m. |
| A. | 1.334m |
| B. | 1.433m |
| C. | 1.117m |
| D. | 1.125m |
| Answer» D. 1.125m | |
| 5. |
In the design of lintel, determine the base angle of a triangle for poor masonry. |
| A. | 40 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 90 |
| Answer» D. 90 | |
| 6. |
________ is used in the entrance of cinema theatres and shopping malls. |
| A. | Open well stair case |
| B. | Dog legged stair case |
| C. | Geometrical stair case |
| D. | Single flight stair case |
| Answer» D. Single flight stair case | |
| 7. |
The length of the staircase between two consecutive landings is called _______ |
| A. | Tread |
| B. | Flight |
| C. | Rise |
| D. | Effective width |
| Answer» C. Rise | |
| 8. |
In simply supported slabs, alternate bars are curtailed at ________ |
| A. | 1/7 of span |
| B. | 1/5 of span |
| C. | 1/3 of span |
| D. | 1/6 of span |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
The estimate of flood can be made by using ____________ |
| A. | Arithmetical increase method |
| B. | Geometrical increase method |
| C. | By unit hydrograph method |
| D. | Comparison with graph method |
| Answer» D. Comparison with graph method | |
| 10. |
According to Fannings formula the flood discharge in cumecs is given by Q = ______________ |
| A. | CA<sup>2</sup>/3 |
| B. | CA<sup>3</sup>/4 |
| C. | CA<sup>5</sup>/6 |
| D. | CA<sup>7</sup>/8 |
| Answer» D. CA<sup>7</sup>/8 | |
| 11. |
The field capacity of a soil depends upon _____________ factor. |
| A. | Porosity of soil |
| B. | Soil Tension |
| C. | Saturation capacity |
| D. | Initial regime |
| Answer» B. Soil Tension | |
| 12. |
In reinforcing of Steel bars, the end and side covers are taken as ____________ to ____________ mm. |
| A. | 40 to 50mm |
| B. | 30 to 45mm |
| C. | 50 to 75mm |
| D. | 35 to 50mm |
| Answer» B. 30 to 45mm | |
| 13. |
The limit state corresponding to deflection, cracking and vibrations are _______ |
| A. | Limit state of collapse |
| B. | Limit state of serviceability |
| C. | Special limit state |
| D. | Limit state of safety |
| Answer» C. Special limit state | |
| 14. |
The approximate percentage of steel taken for lintels in the absence of detailed design is _______ |
| A. | 0.6-1% |
| B. | 0.5-0.7% |
| C. | 0.7-1% |
| D. | 0.8-1.2% |
| Answer» D. 0.8-1.2% | |