Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 10 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.

Calculate the elongation of the rod if you still out of 490 mm square area and 600 M long are subjected to an axial pull of 40 kN. Take E = 2 105N/mm2.

A. 0.56 mm
B. 0.78 mm
C. 0.24 mm
D. 0.16 mm
Answer» D. 0.16 mm
Discussion
2.

The pipe extending from a stop cock to the storage tank is called ________

A. Supply pipe
B. Service pipe
C. Street main
D. Distribution pipe
Answer» B. Service pipe
Discussion
3.

The maximum pressure in (kg/cm2) to which cast iron pipes may be subjected is _________

A. 3
B. 7
C. 11
D. 14
Answer» C. 11
Discussion
4.

_____ reduces the pipe size from larger to smaller bore.

A. Aqua phone
B. Tee
C. Elbow
D. Reducer
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Check valve is provided on the delivery side of a pipe.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
Discussion
6.

_______ valves are known as Washout valves.

A. Drain valves
B. Scour valves
C. Check valves
D. Sluice valves
Answer» B. Scour valves
Discussion
7.

Scour valve in water distribution system is provided at ________

A. High points
B. Junction points
C. Low points
D. Key points
Answer» D. Key points
Discussion
8.

A ___ is used to prevent water from flowing back in the opposite direction.

A. Sluice valve
B. Check valve
C. Air valve
D. Drain valve
Answer» C. Air valve
Discussion
9.

Which of the following layout is used for Direct- Indirect system .

A. Radial system
B. Grid system
C. Reticulated system
D. Interlaced system
Answer» B. Grid system
Discussion
10.

What is the ratio of maximum deflection to maximum bending stress if a simply supported rectangular beam of span L and it carries a central load W.

A. L<sup>2</sup>/12 Ed
B. L<sup>2</sup>/10 Ed
C. L<sup>2</sup>/ 4 Ed
D. L<sup>2</sup>/ 6 Ed
Answer» E.
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