Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 8 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.

When SF is zero, the bending moment is _____

A. Zero
B. Maximum
C. Very difficult to say
D. Minimum
Answer» C. Very difficult to say
2.

At the Point of contraflexure, what is the value of bending moment?

A. one
B. zero
C. three
D. infinity
Answer» C. three
3.

A simply supported beam of span 1 m carries a point load w in centre determine the shear force in the half left of the beam.

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

A cantilever beam loaded with udl throughout, the maximum shear force occurs at____

A. Free end
B. Fixed end
C. At centre
D. At point of contraflexure
Answer» C. At centre
5.

The rate of change of shear force is equal to _____

A. Direction of load
B. Change in BMD
C. Intensity of loading
D. Maximum bending
Answer» D. Maximum bending
6.

What is variation in SFD, if the type of loading in the simply supported beam is U.D.L is ____

A. Rectangle
B. Linear
C. Trapezoidal
D. Parabolic
Answer» C. Trapezoidal
7.

At hinge, the moments will be _________

A. Maximum
B. Minimum
C. Uniform
D. Zero
Answer» E.
8.

Which of these is the correct way of sign convention for shear force?

A. R U P
B. L U P
C. R U N
D. L D P
Answer» D. L D P