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This section includes 15 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. |
The stress corresponding to 0.2% of strain in the stress-strain curve is _________ |
A. | Proof stress |
B. | Working stress |
C. | Direct stress |
D. | Tenacity |
Answer» B. Working stress | |
2. |
Bulk modulus is denoted by __________ |
A. | A |
B. | E |
C. | K |
D. | V |
Answer» D. V | |
3. |
Which of the following is not a method of chlorination? |
A. | As bleaching powder |
B. | As free chlorine gas |
C. | As chloramines |
D. | Use of chloramines |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
Which of the following is a method of aeration? |
A. | Mechanical straining |
B. | Cascades |
C. | Biological metabolism |
D. | Electrolytic changes |
Answer» C. Biological metabolism | |
5. |
Oxidation is done in __________ method. |
A. | Sedimentation |
B. | Filtration |
C. | Coagulation |
D. | Aeration |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
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 | |
7. |
The process of forming thick gelatinous precipitates is known as ___________ |
A. | Sedimentation |
B. | Flocculation |
C. | Coagulation |
D. | Filtration |
Answer» C. Coagulation | |
8. |
The most common coagulant is _____________ |
A. | Magnesium sulphate |
B. | Alum |
C. | Chlorine |
D. | Salt |
Answer» C. Chlorine | |
9. |
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) of safe drinking water must be ________ |
A. | 10 |
B. | 15 |
C. | 5 |
D. | 0 |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
The angle of repose is zero for ______________ |
A. | Water |
B. | Masonry |
C. | Soil |
D. | Cement |
Answer» B. Masonry | |
11. |
The ratio of rise to span of truss is called a ___________ |
A. | Slope |
B. | Splay |
C. | Pitch |
D. | Tie |
Answer» D. Tie | |
12. |
_______ is a roof beam supported by roof truss. |
A. | Ridge line |
B. | Eve |
C. | Principal rafter |
D. | Purlins |
Answer» E. | |
13. |
The bottom chord member of truss is known as ___________ |
A. | Main tie |
B. | Principal rafters |
C. | Common rafters |
D. | Purlins |
Answer» B. Principal rafters | |
14. |
The top chord members of roof truss is called ___________ |
A. | Common rafters |
B. | Principal rafters |
C. | Main tie |
D. | Pitch |
Answer» C. Main tie | |
15. |
The economical spacing of roof trusses works out to be _________ span. |
A. | 1/2 to 1/5 span |
B. | 1/3 to 1/5 span |
C. | 1/2 to 1/3 span |
D. | 1/4 to 1/6 span |
Answer» C. 1/2 to 1/3 span | |