Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 7 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 rate of filtration for rapid sand filter is ___________

A. 3000 to 4500 lit/hr/m<sup>2</sup>
B. 4500 to 6500 lit/hr/m<sup>2</sup>
C. 3000 to 6000 lit/hr/m<sup>2</sup>
D. 4500 to 7000 lit/hr/m<sup>2</sup>
Answer» D. 4500 to 7000 lit/hr/m<sup>2</sup>
2.

What is a detention time for mechanically cleaned tanks?

A. 2 to 3 hours
B. 2.5 to 4 hours
C. 1.5 to 3 hours
D. 4 to 6 hours
Answer» D. 4 to 6 hours
3.

The time for which water is written in a settling tank is known as ________

A. Virtual time
B. Actual time
C. Detention time
D. Active time
Answer» D. Active time
4.

The series of connected lines is known as ____________

A. Reinforcing
B. Traversing
C. Guniting
D. Bracing
Answer» C. Guniting
5.

________ stops the oscillations of the graduated ring.

A. Brake pin
B. Eye vane
C. Object vane
D. Graduated ring
Answer» B. Eye vane
6.

_________ is a fix direction on the surface.

A. Bearing
B. Meridian
C. Graduated ring
D. Lift lever
Answer» C. Graduated ring
7.

Calculate the elongation of the cable due to load, if a steel cable of 2 cm diameter is used to lift a load of 500 kg. Given that and the length of cable is 10 m and E = 2 106 kg/cm2.

A. 0.5 cm
B. 0.3 cm
C. 0.25 cm
D. 0.4 cm
Answer» D. 0.4 cm