Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

This section includes 8 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.

What will be the modulus of rigidity if the value of modulus of elasticity is 200 and Poissons ratio is 0.25?

A. 70
B. 80
C. 125
D. 250
Answer» C. 125
2.

What will be the approximate value of shear modulus of a material if the modulus of elasticity is 189.8 GN/m2 and its Poissons ratio is 0.30?

A. 73 GN/m2
B. 80 GN/m2
C. 93.3 GN/m2
D. 103.9 GN/m2
Answer» B. 80 GN/m2
3.

A bar of 40mm dia and 40cm length is subjected to an axial load of 100 kN. It elongates by 0.005mm. Calculate the Poissons ratio of the material of bar?

A. 0.25
B. 0.28
C. 0.30
D. 0.33
Answer» E.
4.

An experiment was done and it was found that the bulk modulus of a material is equal to its shear modulus. Then what will be its Poissons ratio?

A. 0.125
B. 0.150
C. 0.200
D. 0.375
Answer» B. 0.150
5.

What will be the ratio of Youngs modulus to the modulus of rigidity of a material having Poissons ratio 0.25?

A. 3.75
B. 3.00
C. 1.5
D. 2.5
Answer» E.
6.

A bar of diameter 30mm is subjected to a tensile load such that the measured extension on a gauge length of 200mm is 0.09mm and the change in diameter is 0.0045mm. Calculate the Poissons ratio?

A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 1/5
D. 1/6
Answer» B. 1/4
7.

A solid metal bat of uniform diameter D and length L is hung vertically from a ceiling. If the density of the material of the bar is 1 and the modulus of elasticity is E, then the total elongation of the bar due to its own weight will be ____________

A. L/2E
B. L2/2E
C. E/2L
D. E/2L2
Answer» C. E/2L
8.

A rigid beam ABCD is hinged at D and supported by two springs at A and B as shown in the given figure. The beam carries a vertical load P and C. the stiffness of spring at A is 2K and that of B is K.What will be the ratio of forces of spring at A and that of spring at B?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» C. 2