Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

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