Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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1.

A rectangular channel has cross sectional area of 50 m2. If the channel section is to be most economical calculate the depth. Take B = 10m.

A. 10 m
B. 5 m
C. 8 m
D. 12 m
Answer» C. 8 m
2.

In manning’s formula, V = 1/n×m2/3×i1/2. N stands for ___________

A. Coefficient of viscosity
B. Coefficient of rugosity
C. Coefficient of runoff
D. Coefficient of friction
Answer» C. Coefficient of runoff
3.

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) of safe drinking water must be ________

A. 10
B. 15
C. 5
D. 0
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following is used as retarding admixture?

A. Calcium chloride
B. Fluosilicates
C. Treitanlamine
D. Starch
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following cement is used for marine structures?

A. Rapid hardening cement
B. Hydrophobic cement
C. High Alumina cement
D. Super sulphated cement
Answer» D. Super sulphated cement
6.

IS: 455 is associated with ____________

A. Portland slag cement
B. Ordinary Portland cement
C. High alumina cement
D. Super sulphated cement
Answer» B. Ordinary Portland cement
7.

The angle of repose is zero for ______________

A. Water
B. Masonry
C. Soil
D. Cement
Answer» B. Masonry
8.

What is the desirable limit of calcium in drinking water?

A. 45 mg/l
B. 60 mg/l
C. 75 mg/l
D. 90 mg/l
Answer» D. 90 mg/l
9.

The most common coagulant is _____________

A. Magnesium sulphate
B. Alum
C. Chlorine
D. Salt
Answer» C. Chlorine
10.

Trusses are adopted for ___________ span.

A. Medium
B. Short
C. Very large
D. Large
Answer» D. Large
11.

The top line of roof truss is called as ___________

A. Eves
B. Main tie
C. Pitch
D. Ridge line
Answer» E.
12.

If the members connected don’t lie in the same plane, then structures are called __________

A. Space truss
B. Plane truss
C. Main truss
D. Foot truss
Answer» B. Plane truss
13.

__________ is a framed structure composed of members.

A. Purlin
B. Gussets
C. Ridge tops
D. Truss
Answer» E.
14.

About ____________ % volume of concrete is occupied by aggregates.

A. 60%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 30%
Answer» D. 30%
15.

King post trusses are used for spans ______

A. 5 to 8 m
B. 6 to 9 m
C. 4 to 6 m
D. 6 to 8 m
Answer» C. 4 to 6 m
16.

________ shape of the frame offers great rigidity.

A. Trapezoidal
B. Triangular
C. Rectangular
D. Square
Answer» C. Rectangular
17.

The turbidity in water is expressed in terms of ________

A. pH value
B. Silica scale
C. Ppm
D. Platinum cobalt scale
Answer» C. Ppm
18.

Distribution bars are also known as __________

A. Transverse bars
B. Radial bars
C. Flexural bars
D. Regant bars
Answer» B. Radial bars
19.

Taste and odour are expressed in terms of ______

A. GTU
B. Threshold numbers
C. Silica scale
D. Ppm
Answer» C. Silica scale
20.

A pipe sunk into the ground to draw the underground water is known as ___________

A. An open well
B. A tube well
C. An artesian well
D. An infiltration well
Answer» C. An artesian well
21.

_______ torque produces the maximum shear stress due to combined bending.

A. Seasonal
B. Equipment
C. Composite
D. Series
Answer» C. Composite
22.

Rate of demand is also known as __________

A. Domestic demand
B. Per capita demand
C. Commercial demand
D. Livestock demand
Answer» C. Commercial demand
23.

Expand MPN?

A. Maximum proximity number
B. Most probable number
C. Membrane plate notation
D. Maximum probable notation
Answer» C. Membrane plate notation
24.

_______ is as the maximum energy that can be absorbed within the proportionality limit.

A. Proof resilience
B. Modulus of resilience
C. Impact resilience
D. Resilience
Answer» B. Modulus of resilience
25.

What is the desirable limit for sulphates in drinking water?

A. 180 ng/L
B. 230 mg/L
C. 150 mg/L
D. 340 mg/L
Answer» D. 340 mg/L
26.

If fluoride concentration in drinking water increases to more than ______ ppm, it causes fluorosis.

A. 2.5
B. 2
C. 1.5
D. 3
Answer» D. 3
27.

E – coli was formerly known as _________

A. F. Coli
B. B. Coli
C. G. Coli
D. R. Coli
Answer» C. G. Coli
28.

Draw down is also known as __________

A. Frictional head
B. Depression head
C. Tensile head
D. Positive head
Answer» C. Tensile head
29.

The maximum permissible total solid content in water for domestic purposes should not exceed.

A. 350 ppm
B. 600 ppm
C. 500 ppm
D. 1000 ppm
Answer» D. 1000 ppm
30.

__________ is a measure of its water yielding capacity.

A. Specific capacity
B. Specific weight
C. Specific yield
D. Yield capacity
Answer» D. Yield capacity
31.

________ is the gravity conduits used while crossing a hill or lock.

A. Flumes
B. Aqueducts
C. Canals
D. Tunnels
Answer» E.
32.

The presence of calcium and magnesium chloride in water causes ___________

A. Hardness
B. Bad taste
C. Turbidity
D. Softening
Answer» E.
33.

The breaking stress is ____________ the ultimate stress.

A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. Greater than
D. As same as
Answer» C. Greater than
34.

The odour of water can be determined by _________

A. Jackson turbidometer
B. Osmoscope
C. Thermometer
D. Sonoscope
Answer» C. Thermometer
35.

Membrane filter technique is used for testing?

A. Copper
B. E -coli
C. Bacteria
D. Boron
Answer» C. Bacteria
36.

What is the flow of velocity in the pressure conduit?

A. 0.5 to 0.6 m/s
B. 0.6 to 0.7 m/s
C. 0.6 to 0.8 m/s
D. 0.8 to 1 m/s
Answer» D. 0.8 to 1 m/s
37.

________ head should be higher than working head in a hydraulic test.

A. Pressure
B. Water
C. Working
D. Gauge
Answer» D. Gauge
38.

NTU is measurement unit of _______

A. Turbidity
B. Chlorines
C. Hardness
D. Colour
Answer» B. Chlorines
39.

Pressure conduits are also known as _______

A. Pipe conduits
B. Gravity conduits
C. Artesian conduits
D. Surface conduits
Answer» B. Gravity conduits
40.

According to Freeman, estimate of fire demand can be made from the formula?

A. Q = 3175 P
B. Q = 2125 P
C. Q = 1136.5 (P/5 +10)
D. Q = 2715 (P/5 + 10)
Answer» D. Q = 2715 (P/5 + 10)
41.

Fire hydrants are located in a main at a distance of ______________

A. 200 to 250 m
B. 150 to 200 m
C. 100 to 150 m
D. 50 to 100 m
Answer» D. 50 to 100 m
42.

Calculate the hoop stress at the bottom of penstock, if a steel penstock of 1 m and 10 mm thick is subjected to 100m head of water. Take w = 9.81 kN/m³.

A. 49 N/mm²
B. 47 N/mm²
C. 45 N/mm²
D. 43 N/mm²
Answer» B. 47 N/mm²
43.

The type of joint provided to release thermal stresses is called _______

A. Socket and spigot joint
B. Expansion joint
C. Flash joint
D. Simplex joint
Answer» C. Flash joint
44.

_______ pipes are not easily biodegradable.

A. RCC
B. PSC
C. PVC
D. G I
Answer» B. PSC
45.

Saprotrophs are also known as _________

A. Detritus Feeders
B. Decomposers
C. Tertiary consumers
D. Omnivores
Answer» B. Decomposers
46.

What is a design period for storage dam?

A. 45 years
B. 50 years
C. 60 years
D. 90 years
Answer» C. 60 years
47.

Energy does not recycle.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
48.

In _________ springs, that trench acts as a storage reservoir.

A. Surface
B. Erotic
C. Artesian
D. Gravity
Answer» E.
49.

Calculate thickness of metal, if the pressure inside the water main is 0.6 N/mm². The diameter of water main is 600 mm. Take hoop stress = 25 N/mm².

A. 7.20 mm
B. 9.45 mm
C. 10.58 mm
D. 12.24 mm
Answer» B. 9.45 mm
50.

Pressure conduits with steel pipes varies diameter _______

A. 2500 mm
B. 3000 mm
C. 3500 mm
D. 4000 mm
Answer» C. 3500 mm