Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The total strain energy for a unit cube subjected to three principal stresses is given by?

A. U= [( ) + ( ) + ( ) ]/3
B. U= [( + + )/2E] ( + + )2
C. U= [( ) + ( ) + ( ) ]/4
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. U= [( ) + ( ) + ( ) ]/4
2.

The region of safety in maximum shear stress theory contains which of the given shape

A. Hexagon
B. Rectangle
C. Square
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Rectangle
3.

If a body is subjected to stresses in xy plane with stresses of 60N/mm and 80N/mm acting along x and y axes respectively. Also the shear stress acting is 20N/mm . Find the minimum normal stress.

A. 45.4
B. 47.6
C. 48.2
D. 50.6
Answer» C. 48.2
4.

If a body is subjected to stresses in xy plane with stresses of 60N/mm and 80N/mm acting along x and y axes respectively. Also the shear stress acting is 20N/mm . Find the maximum normal stress.

A. 90
B. 92.4
C. 94.2
D. 96
Answer» C. 94.2
5.

If a body is subjected to stresses in xy plane with stresses of 60N/mm and 80N/mm acting along x and y axes respectively. Also the shear stress acting is 10N/mm . Find the inclination of the plane in which shear stress is maximal.

A. 45
B. 30
C. 60
D. 15
Answer» B. 30
6.

If a body is subjected to stresses in xy plane with stresses of 60N/mm and 80N/mm acting along x and y axes respectively. Also the shear stress acting is 20N/mm Find the maximum amount of shear stress to which the body is subjected.

A. 22.4mm
B. 25mm
C. 26.3mm
D. 27.2mm
Answer» B. 25mm