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This section includes 10 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. |
__________ is the device used for measuring normal stresses on the surface of a stressed object. |
A. | Nephelometer |
B. | Straining appurtenances |
C. | Resistance strain gauge |
D. | Volt-Hypsometer gauge |
Answer» D. Volt-Hypsometer gauge | |
2. |
Modular ratio method is also known as ______ |
A. | Ultimate stress method |
B. | Limit state method |
C. | Working stress method |
D. | Stress and strain method |
Answer» D. Stress and strain method | |
3. |
Working stress method is based on elastic theory assumptions. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4. |
Calculate the level arm factor of a section of M20 grade and if Fe 415 Steel. [Take critical neutral axis factor as 0.289]. |
A. | 0.78 |
B. | 0.9 |
C. | 0.58 |
D. | 0.73 |
Answer» C. 0.58 | |
5. |
In cantilever beams, the steel bars are placed at ___________ |
A. | Bottom of the beam |
B. | Top of the Beam |
C. | Midspan of the Beam |
D. | Near supports |
Answer» C. Midspan of the Beam | |
6. |
The design compressive strength of concrete is ___________ times of characteristic compressive strength of concrete. |
A. | 0.313 |
B. | 0.253 |
C. | 0.466 |
D. | 0.411 |
Answer» D. 0.411 | |
7. |
Partial safety factor for concrete is taken as ____________ |
A. | 1.3 |
B. | 1.2 |
C. | 1.5 |
D. | 1.6 |
Answer» D. 1.6 | |
8. |
Poisson s ratio for high strength concrete is __________ |
A. | 0.049 |
B. | 0.095 |
C. | 0.1 |
D. | 0.1111 |
Answer» D. 0.1111 | |
9. |
A simply supported beam of span 8 metres carries a udl of 16 kN/m at a point out of 60 kN acting at it s centre. Calculate the maximum shear force. |
A. | 87kN |
B. | 45kN |
C. | 78kN |
D. | 94kN |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
Calculate the maximum shear force for square beam of side is 320 mm. If the shear force is 94kN. |
A. | 1.37N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
B. | 2.36N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
C. | 5.21N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
D. | 4.32N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
Answer» B. 2.36N/mm<sup>2</sup> | |