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.

The maximum shear stress distribution is _____________ percentage more than average shear stress in circular section.

A. 54 %
B. 60 %
C. 33 %
D. 50 %
Answer» D. 50 %
2.

A circular Beam of 0.25 m diameter is subjected to you shear force of 10 kN. Calculate the value of maximum shear stress. [Take area = 176 m2].

A. 0.75 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 0.58 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 0.73 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 0.65 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 0.58 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
3.

Determine the modulus of a section for an I section, given the distance from neutral axis is 50 mm and moment of inertia is 2.8 106 mm4.

A. 59m
B. 51m
C. 58m
D. 63m
Answer» D. 63m
4.

Calculate the modulus of section for a hollow circular column of external diameter 60 mm and 10 mm thickness.

A. 170 m
B. 190 m
C. 250 m
D. 300 m
Answer» B. 190 m
5.

The efficiency of cylindrical section is the ratio of the strength of joint to the strength of _______________

A. Solid plate
B. Boilerplate
C. Circumferential plate
D. Longitudinal plate
Answer» B. Boilerplate
6.

A cylindrical section having no joint is known as _______________

A. Proof section
B. Seamless section
C. Target section
D. Mown section
Answer» C. Target section
7.

In doubly reinforced beam, the maximum shear stress occurs ______________

A. along the centroid
B. along the neutral axis
C. on the planes between neutral axis and tensile reinforcement
D. on the planes between neutral axis and compressive reinforcement
Answer» E.
8.

3.The modular ratio for M20 grade concrete is _____________

A. 16
B. 13
C. 11
D. 07
Answer» C. 11
9.

The maximum shear stress in the rectangular section is ______________ times the average shear stress.

A. 3/4
B. 3/7
C. 5/3
D. 3/2
Answer» E.
10.

A beam has a triangular cross-section, having altitude h and base b . If the section is being subjected to a shear force F . Calculate the shear stress at the level of neutral axis in the cross section.

A. 4F/5bh
B. 4F/3bh
C. 8F/3bh
D. 3F/4bh
Answer» D. 3F/4bh