Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 8 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.

Hinged supports offers vertical and ________ reaction.

A. Horizontal
B. Moment
C. Rotation
D. Couple
Answer» B. Moment
2.

Roller support is same as _____

A. Hinged support
B. Fixed support
C. Simply support
D. Roller support
Answer» D. Roller support
3.

Hinged support offers resistance against rotation .

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

For a simply supported beam, the moment at the support is always __________

A. Maximum
B. Zero
C. Minimum
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. Minimum
5.

Hinge support is called as __________

A. Socket joint
B. Swivel joint
C. Ball joint
D. Pin joint
Answer» E.
6.

________ support develops support moment.

A. Hinged
B. Simple
C. Fixed
D. Joint
Answer» D. Joint
7.

To avoid _____ stresses in beams, one end of the beam is placed on the rollers.

A. Compressive
B. Pyro
C. Temperature
D. Tensile
Answer» D. Tensile
8.

A simple support offers only _______ reaction normal to the axis of the beam.

A. Horizontal
B. Vertical
C. Inclined
D. Moment
Answer» C. Inclined