Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

This section includes 15 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.

Strength of the beam depends only on the cross section.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The bending strain is zero at _______

A. Point of contraflexure
B. Neutral axis
C. Curvature
D. Line of action of loading
Answer» C. Curvature
3.

The term “Tenacity” means __________

A. Working stress
B. Ultimate stress
C. Bulk modulus
D. Shear modulus
Answer» C. Bulk modulus
4.

The Poisson’s ratio for concrete is __________

A. 0.4
B. 0.35
C. 0.12
D. 0.2
Answer» E.
5.

To what radius an Aluminium strip 300 mm wide and 40mm thick can be bent, if the maximum stress in a strip is not to exceed 40 N/mm2. Take young’s modulus for Aluminium is 7×105 N/mm2.

A. 45m
B. 52m
C. 35m
D. 65m
Answer» D. 65m
6.

Find the modulus of section of square beam of size 300×300 mm.

A. 4.8 × 106 mm3
B. 4.5 × 106 mm3
C. 5.6 × 106 mm3
D. 4.2 × 106 mm3
Answer» C. 5.6 × 106 mm3
7.

THE_BENDING_STRAIN_IS_ZERO_AT________?$

A. Point of contraflexure
B. Neutral axis
C. Curvature
D. Line of action of loading
Answer» C. Curvature
8.

Strength_of_the_beam_depends_only_on_the_cross_section?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

A steel rod of 25 mm diameter and 600 mm long is subjected to an axial pull of 40000. The intensity of stress is?

A. 34.64 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 46.22 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 76.54 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 81.49 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» D. 81.49 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
10.

The term “Tenacity” means_____$

A. Working stress
B. Ultimate stress
C. Bulk modulus
D. Shear modulus
Answer» C. Bulk modulus
11.

The Poisson’s ratio for concrete is __________$

A. 0.4
B. 0.35
C. 0.12
D. 0.2
Answer» E.
12.

The bending stress in a beam is ______ to bending moment.

A. Less than
B. Directly proportionate
C. More than
D. Equal
Answer» C. More than
13.

To what radius an Aluminium strip 300 mm wide and 40mm thick can be bent, if the maximum stress in a strip is not to exceed 40 N/mm2. Take young’s modulus for Aluminium is 7×105 N/mm2.$

A. 45m
B. 52m
C. 35m
D. 65m
Answer» D. 65m
14.

_________ of a beam is a measure of its resistance against deflection.

A. Strength
B. Stiffness
C. Deflection
D. Slope
Answer» C. Deflection
15.

What is the section modulus (Z) for a rectangular section?

A. bd<sup>2</sup>/6
B. a<sup>3</sup>/6
C. BD<sup>3</sup>-bd<sup>3</sup>
D. D<sup>4</sup>-d<sup>4</sup>
Answer» B. a<sup>3</sup>/6