Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Behaviour.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Behaviour knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Microcracks can be used to toughen the ceramics.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

R-curve behaviour is a material related property.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

What is the volume % change in a transformation from tetragonal to monoclinic?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
4.

What is the structure of zirconia in a temperature range of 1100 to 2360 C?

A. Monoclinic
B. Cubic
C. Tetragonal
D. Hexagonal
Answer» D. Hexagonal
5.

In what temperature range zirconia is cubic?

A. Below 1100 C
B. 1100-2360 C
C. 2360-2680 C
D. Above 2680 C
Answer» E.
6.

In which technique ceramics are toughened by incorporation of second phase whiskers?

A. Crack deflection
B. Transformation
C. Crack bridging
D. Microcrack
Answer» B. Transformation
7.

Which materials show steeply rising R-curve?

A. High toughness and strength
B. High toughness / low strength
C. Low toughness / strength
D. Low toughness and strength
Answer» D. Low toughness and strength
8.

Which material shows a gradual rising R-curve with failure governed by R-curve behaviour?

A. High toughness and strength
B. High toughness / low strength
C. Low toughness / strength
D. Low toughness and strength
Answer» C. Low toughness / strength
9.

What is on X and Y axis on R-curves?

A. Stress intensity factor versus crack length
B. Fracture surface energy versus crack length
C. Critical fracture stress versus elastic modulus.
D. Critical fracture stress versus fracture strength
Answer» B. Fracture surface energy versus crack length
10.

What is an example of alloyed ceramic?

A. Pewter
B. Sialon
C. Monel
D. Amalgam
Answer» C. Monel
11.

What is the relation between critical fracture stress and flaw size?

A. <sub>fr</sub> a
B. <sub>fr</sub> a<sup>2</sup>
C. <sub>fr</sub> 1/a
D. <sub>fr</sub> 1/(a)<sup>1/2</sup>
Answer» E.
12.

What is the reason for limited applications of ceramics in structural applications?

A. Brittle nature
B. Poor surface finish
C. Poor aesthetic
D. Less tensile strength.
Answer» B. Poor surface finish