Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the variation in the BM, if the simply supported beam carries a point load at the centre.

A. Triangular
B. Rectangular
C. Trapezoidal
D. Other quadrilateral
Answer» B. Rectangular
2.

Determine the maximum bending moment for the below figure.

A. wl/2
B. wl/3
C. wl/4
D. wl
Answer» D. wl
3.

Maximum bending moment in a cantilever beam subjected to udl (w)over the entire span (l).

A. wl
B. wl3
C. wl2
D. w
Answer» D. w
4.

A simply supported beam of span “x” meters carries a udl of “w” per unit length over the entire span, the maximum bending moment occurs at _____

A. At point of contra flexure
B. Centre
C. End supports
D. Anywhere on the beam
Answer» C. End supports
5.

Bending moment in a beam is maximum when the _________

A. Shear force is minimum
B. Shear force is maximum
C. Shear force is zero
D. Shear force is constant
Answer» D. Shear force is constant
6.

A cantilever beam subjected to point load at its free end, the maximum bending moment develops at the ________ of the beam.

A. Free end
B. Fixed end
C. Centre
D. Point of inflection
Answer» C. Centre
7.

What_is_the_variation_in_the_BM,_if_the_simply_supported_beam_carries_a_point_load_at_the_centre.$

A. Triangular
B. Rectangular
C. Trapezoidal
D. Other quadrilateral
Answer» B. Rectangular
8.

Maximum bending moment in a cantilever beam subjected to udl (w)over the entire span (l)?

A. wl
B. wl<sup>3</sup>
C. wl<sup>2</sup>
D. w
Answer» D. w
9.

Number of points of contra flexure for a double over hanging beam.

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. Infinite
Answer» C. 4
10.

Bending moment can be denoted by ____

A. K
B. M
C. N
D. F
Answer» C. N
11.

The maximum BM is ______

A. 40 kNm
B. 50 kNm
C. 90 kNm
D. 75 kNm
Answer» D. 75 kNm
12.

A simply supported beam of span “x” meters carries a udl of “w” per unit length over the entire span, the maximum bending moment occurs at _____$

A. At point of contra flexure
B. Centre
C. End supports
D. Anywhere on the beam
Answer» C. End supports
13.

Positive bending moment is known as _______

A. Hogging
B. Sagging
C. Ragging
D. Inflection
Answer» B. Sagging
14.

Bending moment in a beam is maximum, when the ____

A. Shear force is minimum
B. Shear force is maximum
C. Shear force is zero
D. Shear force is constant
Answer» D. Shear force is constant
15.

A cantilever beam subjected to point load at its free end, the maximum bending moment develops at the ___ of beam.

A. Free end
B. Fixed end
C. Centre
D. Point of inflection
Answer» C. Centre