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.

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
2.

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
3.

About ____________ % volume of concrete is occupied by aggregates.

A. 60%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 30%
Answer» D. 30%
4.

The joints in king post are of ________

A. Butt
B. Welded
C. Mortice and tenon
D. Lap
Answer» D. Lap
5.

________ shape of the frame offers great rigidity.

A. Trapezoidal
B. Triangular
C. Rectangular
D. Square
Answer» C. Rectangular
6.

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
7.

The top line of roof truss is called as ___________

A. Eves
B. Main tie
C. Pitch
D. Ridge line
Answer» E.
8.

Trusses are adopted for ___________ span.

A. Medium
B. Short
C. Very large
D. Large
Answer» D. Large
9.

Trusses are subjected to ___________ stress.

A. Compressive
B. Tensile
C. Direct
D. Lateral
Answer» D. Lateral
10.

__________ is a framed structure composed of members.

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