Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 8 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.

Which of the following method is used to estimate maximum flood discharge?

A. By travelling screen
B. By current meter
C. By physical indication of past floods
D. By salt velocity
Answer» D. By salt velocity
2.

The maximum flood discharge is also known as ___________

A. Peak flow
B. Maximum flow
C. Peak discharge
D. Peak flood
Answer» B. Maximum flow
3.

Which of the following method is not used in measuring the velocity of a stream?

A. By floats
B. By rod float
C. By hydrograph
D. By colour
Answer» D. By colour
4.

Velocity in a river flow can be calculated by using _________

A. By current meter
B. By emperical formulae
C. By infiltration method
D. By hydrograph
Answer» B. By emperical formulae
5.

Stage discharge relationship method is also known as ________ method.

A. Velocity Volume
B. Velocity Area
C. Distance Area
D. Displacement Momentum
Answer» C. Distance Area
6.

The shear stress at the outer surface of hollow circular section is _________

A. Zero
B. Maximum
C. Minimum
D. Can t determined
Answer» C. Minimum
7.

The shear stress is ____________ at the axis of the shaft.

A. Minimum
B. Maximum
C. Zero
D. Uniform
Answer» D. Uniform
8.

The intensity of shear stress at a section is ______ to the distance of the section from the axis of the shaft.

A. Inversely proportional
B. Directly proportional
C. Equal
D. Parallel
Answer» C. Equal