Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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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. CA2/3
B. CA3/4
C. CA5/6
D. CA7/8
Answer» D. CA7/8
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%
15.

THE_LENGTH_OF_STAIRCASE_BETWEEN_TWO_CONSECUTIVE_LANDINGS_IS_CALLED________?$

A. Tread
B. Flight
C. Rise
D. Effective width
Answer» C. Rise
16.

In design of lintel, determine the base angle of a triangle for poor masonry.$

A. 40°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°
Answer» D. 90¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√ª
17.

________is_used_in_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
18.

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
19.

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
20.

For simply supported beam, the basic l/d ratio should be______

A. 20
B. 22
C. 16
D. 30
Answer» B. 22
21.

Calculate_the_height_of_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
22.

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.
23.

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
24.

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
25.

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
26.

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
27.

The limit state corresponding to deflection, cracking and vibrations is _______

A. Limit state of collapse
B. Limit state of serviceability
C. Special limit state
D. Limit state of safety
Answer» C. Special limit state
28.

Mix proportion for M20 grade mix is _________

A. 1:3:6
B. 1:1.5:3
C. 1:4:8
D. 1:5:10
Answer» C. 1:4:8
29.

The approximate percentage of steel taken for lintels in 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%