Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

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>