Materials Strength MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Materials Strength, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Materials Strength MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Materials Strength mcq questions that explore various aspects of Materials Strength problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Materials Strength principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Materials Strength MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q141.
In a three hinged arch, the bending moment will be zero
Discuss
Answer: (d).at all the three hinges.
Q142.
The ratio of the tensile stress developed in the wall of a boiler in the circumferential direction to the tensile stress in the axial direction, is

a.

4

b.

3

c.

2

d.

1

Discuss
Answer: (c).2
Discuss
Answer: (b).inversely proportional to the distance from the axis
Discuss
Answer: (a).fibres do not undergo strain
Q145.
A joint of a frame is subjected to three tensile force P, Q and R equally inclined to each other. If P is 10 tonnes, the other forces will be
Discuss
Answer: (d).Q and R each is equal to 10 tonnes.
Q146.
A simply supported beam carries two equal concentrated loads W at distances L/3 from either support. The maximum bending moment
Discuss
Answer: (a).WL/3
Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q148.
For a simply supported beam carrying uniformly distributed load W on it entire length L, the maximum bending moment is
Discuss
Answer: (b).WL/8
Q149.
The shiftness factor for a prismatic beam of length L and moment of inertia I, is
Discuss
Answer: (a).IE/L
Q150.
The stress in the wall of a cylinder in a direction normal to its longitudinal axis, due to a force acting along the circumference, is known as
Discuss
Answer: (c).hoop stress