Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 5 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.

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.

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
3.

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
4.

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
5.

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