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.

Note: Each of the following question comes with multiple answer choices. Select the most appropriate option and test your understanding of Materials Strength. You can click on an option to test your knowledge before viewing the solution for a MCQ. Happy learning!

So, are you ready to put your Materials Strength knowledge to the test? Let's get started with our carefully curated MCQs!

Materials Strength MCQs | Page 4 of 24

Discover more Topics under Civil Engineering

Q31.
A simply supported beam of span L carries a concentrated load W at its mid-span. The maximum bending moment M is

a.

WL/2

b.

WL/4

c.

WL/8

d.

Wl/12

Discuss
Answer: (b).WL/4
Q32.
The ratio of the maximum deflections of a beam simply supported at its ends with an isolated central load and that of with a uniformly distributed load over its entire length, is

a.

1

b.

15/24

c.

24/15

d.

2/3

Discuss
Answer: (c).24/15
Q33.
Shear deflection of a cantilever of length L, cross sectional area A and shear modulus G, under a concentrated load W at its free end, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q34.
An open-ended cylinder of radius r and thickness t is subjected to internal pressure p. The Young's modulus for the material is E and Poisson's ratio is ฮผ. The longitudinal strain is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q35.
The force in BD of the truss shown in below figure is :

a.

500 kg compressive

b.

500 kg tensile

c.

1500 kg tensile

d.

1500 kg compressive

Discuss
Answer: (a).500 kg compressive
Q36.
The bending moment at E for the structure shown in below figure, is

a.

zero

b.

10 Tm

c.

20 Tm

d.

40 Tm

Discuss
Answer: (a).zero
Q37.
Euler's formula states that the buckling load P for a column of length l, both ends hinged and whose least moment of inertia and modulus of elasticity of the material of the column are I and E respectively, is given by the relation

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q38.
The force in the member DE of the truss shown in below figure will be

a.

zero

b.

2 W tensile

c.

2 W compressive

d.

4 W compressive

Discuss
Answer: (c).2 W compressive
Q39.
If a member is subjected to a tensile force P, having its normal cross-section A, the resulting shear stress in an oblique plane inclined at an angle ฮธ to its transverse plane, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q40.
If a solid shaft is subjected to a torque T at its end such that maximum shear stress does not exceed fz the diameter of the shaft will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Page 4 of 24