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.

The phenomenon of slow extension of materials having a constant load, I.e. increasing with the time is called

A. Creeping
B. Yielding
C. Breaking
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Yielding
2.

If the material has different elastic properties in perpendicular directions, it is called ____________

A. Elastic
B. Isotropic
C. Orthotropic
D. Plastic
Answer» D. Plastic
3.

What is a creep?

A. Gradual increase of plastic strain with time at constant load
B. Gradual increase of elastic strain with time at constant load
C. Gradual increase of plastic strain with time at varying load
D. Gradual increase of elastic strain with time at varying load
Answer» B. Gradual increase of elastic strain with time at constant load
4.

The material in which large deformation is possible before absolute failure by rupture is called ____________

A. Plastic
B. Elastic
C. Brittle
D. Ductile
Answer» E.
5.

If the material has identical elastic properties in all directions, it is called ____________

A. Elastic
B. Isotropic
C. Plastic
D. Homogeneous
Answer» C. Plastic