Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 9 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 material does not possessing any kind of elastic symmetry, then the material is said to be _______

A. Isotropic
B. Exo tropic
C. Anisotropic
D. Orthotropic
Answer» D. Orthotropic
2.

The __________ of the slab is governed by span to depth ratio.

A. Strength
B. Stiffness
C. Reinforcement
D. Stability
Answer» C. Reinforcement
3.

Cantilever slab is categorised based on support conditions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Lap splices should not be used for bars larger than __________ mm.

A. 24 mm
B. 42 mm
C. 54 mm
D. 36 mm
Answer» E.
5.

Splices are provided when the ________ bar available is less than that required.

A. Diameter
B. Length
C. Effective depth
D. Number of
Answer» C. Effective depth
6.

In case of __________ beams, the 50% of bars are curtailed at a distance of 0.5 l.

A. Simply supported
B. Cantilever
C. Continuous
D. Overhanging
Answer» C. Continuous
7.

_________ reinforcement is designed for sections where the bending moment is maximum.

A. Torsional
B. Tension
C. Shear
D. Longitudinal
Answer» C. Shear
8.

What is the anchorage value of standard U type hook?

A. 16 times the diameter of bar
B. 12 times the diameter of bar
C. 8 times the diameter of bar
D. 4 times the diameter of bar
Answer» B. 12 times the diameter of bar
9.

The value of design Bond stress in plain bars will increase in compression by __________

A. 30%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 60%
Answer» C. 50%