Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

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101.

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

A. Coefficient of viscosity
B. Coefficient of rugosity
C. Coefficient of runoff
D. Coefficient of friction
Answer» C. Coefficient of runoff
102.

What is the coefficient of rugosity for brick lined surface?

A. 0.011
B. 0.012
C. 0.015
D. 0.013
Answer» D. 0.013
103.

Which of the following samples is also known as catch sample?

A. Integrated
B. Composite
C. Grab
D. Scratch
Answer» D. Scratch
104.

_________ is a measure of the water retaining capacity of material (rock).

A. Specific capacity
B. Specific yield
C. Specific retention
D. Specific
Answer» D. Specific
105.

Which of the following conduits possess low resistance to acid nature?

A. RCC pipes
B. PVC pipes
C. Steel pipes
D. PSC pipes
Answer» D. PSC pipes
106.

Piezometric surface is a ____________ surface.

A. Real
B. Imaginary
C. Stationary
D. Motive
Answer» C. Stationary
107.

_______ conduits are 1/10 weight of concrete.

A. PVC
B. GRP
C. RCC
D. CI
Answer» C. RCC
108.

High turbidity of water can be determined by __________

A. Hellipe turbidometer
B. Baylis turbidometer
C. Jackson’s turbidometer
D. Turbidity rod
Answer» C. Jackson’s turbidometer
109.

Ecological pyramids were first devised by __________

A. Earnest Haeckel
B. Roger Federer
C. Charles Eltan
D. Smith Nell
Answer» D. Smith Nell
110.

Plasticizing admixture means __________

A. Accelerating admixtures
B. Water reducing admixtures
C. Air in training admixtures
D. Superplasticizers
Answer» C. Air in training admixtures
111.

Most economical section is also called as __________

A. Most active section
B. Most effective section
C. Most efficient section
D. Superior section
Answer» D. Superior section
112.

Bell joint is also known as ___________

A. Spigot joint
B. Expansion joint
C. Socket joint
D. Simplex joint
Answer» D. Simplex joint
113.

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
114.

For most economical section __________ should be minimum.

A. P
B. A
C. R
D. N
Answer» B. A
115.

Infiltration wells are ____________ wells constructed in series.

A. Vertical
B. Horizontal
C. Inclined
D. Radial
Answer» B. Horizontal
116.

Which of the following wells are also known as water table well?

A. Deep wells
B. Open wells
C. Shallow wells
D. Sunk wells
Answer» D. Sunk wells
117.

Ratio of lateral strain to linear strain is _________

A. Poisson’s ratio
B. Shear strength
C. Shear modulus
D. Bulk modulus
Answer» B. Shear strength
118.

_______ is a measure of ease of flow of groundwater.

A. Permeability
B. Porosity
C. Voids ratio
D. Impermeability
Answer» B. Porosity
119.

The ratio of rise to span of truss is called a ___________

A. Slope
B. Splay
C. Pitch
D. Tie
Answer» D. Tie
120.

Expand HDPE?

A. High Density Polyvinyl Pipe
B. High Density Polyethylene Pipe
C. High Deformed Polyvinyl Pipe
D. High Deformed Polyethene Pipe
Answer» C. High Deformed Polyvinyl Pipe
121.

_______ is the structures installed for the purpose of drawing water.

A. Intakes
B. Conduits
C. Valves
D. Springs
Answer» B. Conduits
122.

Recuperation test is carried out to determine yield of well.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
123.

A cylindrical section having no joint is known as _____________

A. Seamless section
B. Efficient section
C. Rivet less section
D. Anchorage section
Answer» B. Efficient section
124.

Which of the following joint is a simplex joint?

A. Flanged joint
B. Socket and spigot joint
C. AC pipe joint
D. Expansion joint
Answer» D. Expansion joint
125.

The porosity range of sand stone be _________

A. 45 – 55 %
B. 20 – 25 %
C. 10 – 20 %
D. 1 – 10 %
Answer» D. 1 – 10 %
126.

Calculate the strain energy of a member bearing stress of 0.0366 N/mm². If the length of the member is 1 m and a cross section area is 60000mm². Take E = 2 × 10⁵ N/mm².

A. 0.4 Nmm
B. 0.5 Nmm
C. 0.6 Nmm
D. 0.2 Nmm
Answer» E.
127.

Trusses are subjected to ___________ stress.

A. Compressive
B. Tensile
C. Direct
D. Lateral
Answer» D. Lateral
128.

The water of the river has an important property known as __________

A. Turbidity
B. Permeability
C. Infiltration capacity
D. Self purification
Answer» E.
129.

______ sample collected at an instant particularly.

A. Composite
B. Grab
C. Integrated
D. Differential
Answer» C. Integrated
130.

The calcium carbonate in water is _____________

A. Causes bad taste
B. Increases hardness of water
C. Causes turbidity
D. Softens water
Answer» E.
131.

The top chord members of roof truss is called ___________

A. Common rafters
B. Principal rafters
C. Main tie
D. Pitch
Answer» C. Main tie
132.

Which of the following boards are used in making partitions covering?

A. Lamin boards
B. Particle boards
C. Straw boards
D. Eco board
Answer» B. Particle boards
133.

Which of the following is also known as pressed woods?

A. Ply wood
B. Ply ware
C. Batten board
D. Fiber wood
Answer» E.
134.

Which of the following is known as block board?

A. Batten board
B. Plywood
C. Fiber board
D. Veneer
Answer» B. Plywood
135.

_____________ is used as decorative facings.

A. Plywood
B. Veneers
C. Ply ware
D. Battens
Answer» C. Ply ware
136.

The stress acts tangential to circumference is called ______ stress.

A. Hoop
B. Fluid
C. Longitudinal
D. Yield
Answer» B. Fluid
137.

The layers of wood wearing thickness from ____________ to __________ is called veneers.

A. 0.4 to 0.6 mm
B. 0.5 to 0.8 mm
C. 0.4 to 0.6 mm
D. 0.5 to 0.7 mm
Answer» E.
138.

____________ is half the circumferential stress.

A. Hoop stress
B. Longitudinal stress
C. Fluid stress
D. Transverse stress
Answer» C. Fluid stress
139.

The cylinder has a tendency to split up along _____________ due to circumferential stress.

A. Area
B. Radius
C. Diameter
D. Length
Answer» D. Length
140.

The hoop stress is _____________ along the x axis.

A. Tensile
B. Parabolic
C. Compressed
D. Transverse
Answer» B. Parabolic
141.

Which of the following is also known as axial stress?

A. Shear stress
B. Longitudinal stress
C. Bending stress
D. Hoop stress
Answer» C. Bending stress
142.

At any point on the circumference of the cylinder, the longitudinal and hoop stress are _______

A. Parallel
B. Equal
C. Orthogonal
D. Radial
Answer» D. Radial
143.

Plastic is a ____________ substance.

A. Eco friendly
B. Inorganic
C. Organic
D. Natural
Answer» D. Natural
144.

The ratio of hoop stress to maximum shear stress is _________

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
145.

The longitudinal stress in the shell is _________

A. pd/3t
B. pd/4t
C. pd/2t
D. pd/6t
Answer» C. pd/2t
146.

The longitudinal stress is _____ stress across the section.

A. Shear
B. Bending
C. Tensile
D. Compressive
Answer» D. Compressive
147.

Calculate the axial stress induced in the pipe is the water mean of 1.5 metres diameter and 20 mm thick is subjected to an internal pressure of 1.5 N/mm².

A. 28.125 N/mm²
B. 35.675 N/mm²
C. 46.785 N/mm²
D. 67.845 N/mm²
Answer» B. 35.675 N/mm²
148.

pH is measured in ____

A. gram / litre
B. gram/cm
C. cusecs
D. cumecs
Answer» B. gram/cm
149.

The average diameter of particles of silt is __________

A. 0.08mm
B. 0.002 mm
C. 1.2 mm
D. 0.011
Answer» C. 1.2 mm
150.

Which of the following method is also known as overhead irrigation method?

A. Drip Irrigation
B. Sprinkler
C. Contour
D. Check flooding
Answer» C. Contour