Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 13 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.

________ keeps the phreatic line within the dam section.

A. Longitudinal filter
B. Cross filter
C. Rock toe
D. Toe drain
Answer» D. Toe drain
2.

Sand layer is an example of ______________

A. Aquiclude
B. Aquifuge
C. Aquitard
D. Aquifer
Answer» E.
3.

The ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of given soil mass is __________

A. Porosity
B. Void ratio
C. Dry density
D. Specific gravity
Answer» B. Void ratio
4.

_______ is provided for installation of control equipment of valves in dams.

A. Vertical shafts
B. Hydraulic openings
C. Connecting passages
D. Isolated chambers
Answer» E.
5.

The range of slenderness ratio in dams varies from ________

A. 13 15
B. 12 15
C. 15 18
D. 15 20
Answer» C. 15 18
6.

Granite has been widely used for dams construction because of _______

A. Crushing strength
B. Cost
C. Workability
D. Porosity
Answer» B. Cost
7.

Hardness can be measured using _______

A. Mohr s scale
B. Silica scale
C. Dalton s scale
D. Abrasion factor
Answer» B. Silica scale
8.

According to IS, the specific gravity of a good building stone used in heavy dams should be ______

A. 2.2 2.4
B. 2.3 2.5
C. 2.4 2.8
D. 2.6 3
Answer» D. 2.6 3
9.

Which of the following process will you prefer to prevent the leakage of water in the dam foundation?

A. Guniting
B. Grouting
C. Gam mixing
D. Filling
Answer» C. Gam mixing
10.

The maintenance of the reservoirs, above _____________ Ha comes under irrigation department.

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Answer» C. 50
11.

By providing ______________ gully formation can be avoided.

A. Berms
B. Aqueduct
C. Spillway
D. Free board
Answer» B. Aqueduct
12.

The free board is provided in dams to avoid _______________

A. Piping
B. Foundation of upstream
C. Wave erosion
D. Overtopping
Answer» E.
13.

Structural failures contribute about _______________ in the failure of dam.

A. 45%
B. 60%
C. 30%
D. 20%
Answer» D. 20%