Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

This section includes 26 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The depression made in the face of brick during its manufacture is _________

A. Brick tile
B. Bat
C. Frog
D. Quoin closer
Answer» D. Quoin closer
2.

The edges formed by the intersection of plane surfaces of a brick are known as _________

A. Arises
B. Stretcher
C. Header
D. Frog
Answer» B. Stretcher
3.

According to IS, the minimum expansion joint in construction should be ________

A. 18mm to 30 mm
B. 15mm to 24mm
C. 18mm to 25mm
D. 22mm to 30mm
Answer» D. 22mm to 30mm
4.

______ bricks can withstand up to a temperature of 1800°C.

A. Refractory
B. Fly ash
C. Clay
D. Cement
Answer» B. Fly ash
5.

Kiln burning involves 90% of first class bricks.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Formation of white patches on the surface on the bricks is ____________

A. Tempering
B. Porosity
C. Shrinkage
D. Efflorescence
Answer» E.
7.

As per IS, the standard dimensions for a brick is _______ (in cm).

A. 19×8×8
B. 19×9×8
C. 19×9×9
D. 19×8×9
Answer» D. 19×8×9
8.

Laterite is an example of ___________ rock.

A. Siliceous
B. Argillaceous
C. Calcareous
D. Metamorphic
Answer» C. Calcareous
9.

When the reservoir is empty tension occurs at ___________

A. Toe
B. Heel
C. Top width
D. Bottom width
Answer» B. Heel
10.

Water-cement ratio varies normally from ______________ to __________

A. 0.42 – 0.45
B. 0.45 – 0.48
C. 0.42 – 0.48
D. 0.45 – 0.5
Answer» D. 0.45 – 0.5
11.

Calculate the self-weight of the masonry of the rectangle dam of 10 m height and 4 m wide. Consider specific weight of masonry as 20kN/m3.

A. 600 kN
B. 500 kN
C. 800 kN
D. 1000 kN
Answer» D. 1000 kN
12.

STATEMENT:_KILN_BURNING_INVOLVES_90%_OF_FIRST_CLASS_BRICKS?$

A.
B. True
Answer» B. True
13.

FORMATION_OF_WHITE_PATCHES_ON_SURFACE_ON_THE_BRICKS_IS_____?$

A. Tempering
B. Porosity
C. Shrinkage
D. Efflorescence
Answer» E.
14.

______ bricks can withstand up to a temperature of 1800°C.$#

A. Refractory
B. Fly ash
C. Clay
D. Cement
Answer» B. Fly ash
15.

Calculate the eccentricity of a rectangular dam of width 4 m. Take the distance between the water face and point where resultant cuts the base as 5.25 m.

A. 2.25m
B. 3.25m
C. 4.35m
D. 5.35m
Answer» C. 4.35m
16.

The depression made in the face of a brick during its manufacture is _________

A. Brick tile
B. Bat
C. Frog
D. Quoin closer
Answer» D. Quoin closer
17.

The edges formed by intersection of plane surfaces of a brick are known as _________

A. Arises
B. Stretcher
C. Header
D. Frog
Answer» B. Stretcher
18.

According_to_IS,_the_minimum_expansion_joint_in_construction_should_be_________

A. 18mm to 30 mm
B. 15mm to 24mm
C. 18mm to 25mm
D. 22mm to 30mm
Answer» D. 22mm to 30mm
19.

As per IS, the standard dimensions for a brick is _______ (in cm)?

A. 19√ó8√ó8
B. 19√ó9√ó8
C. 19√ó9√ó9
D. 19√ó8√ó9
Answer» D. 19‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â•8‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â•9
20.

________ is crystalline and compact in structure.

A. Marbles
B. Granite
C. Kadapa slabs
D. Shahabad stones
Answer» B. Granite
21.

Laterite is an example of ___ rock.

A. Siliceous
B. Argillaceous
C. Calcareous
D. Metamorphic
Answer» C. Calcareous
22.

What is the mix proportion for M15 grade concrete?

A. 1:1:2
B. 1:2:4
C. 1:3:6
D. 1:4:8
Answer» C. 1:3:6
23.

When the reservoir is empty tension occurs at_____

A. Toe
B. Heel
C. Top width
D. Bottom width
Answer» B. Heel
24.

Calculate the resultant force of dam with given self weight 800kN and water pressure be 500kN.

A. 943.4 kN
B. 956.7 kN
C. 948.6 kN
D. 939.1 KN
Answer» B. 956.7 kN
25.

Water-cement ratio varies normally from____to_____

A. 0.42 – 0.45
B. 0.45 – 0.48
C. 0.42 – 0.48
D. 0.45 – 0.5
Answer» D. 0.45 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 0.5
26.

Calculate the self-weight of the masonry of rectangle dam of 10 m height and 4 m wide. Consider specific weight of masonry as 20kN/m3.

A. 600 kN
B. 500 kN
C. 800 kN
D. 1000 kN
Answer» D. 1000 kN