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.

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Q31.
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
Q32.
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
Q33.
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 θ to its transverse plane, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q34.
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
Q35.
In a simply supported beam L with a triangular load W varying from zero at one end to the maximum value at the other end, the maximum bending moment is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q36.
Maximum deflection of a cantilever due to pure bending moment M at its free end, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q37.
The bending moment at C of a portal frame shown in below figure is

a.

8 t-m

b.

4 t-m

c.

28 t-m

d.

zero

Discuss
Answer: (d).zero
Q38.
For a cantilever with a uniformly distributed load W over its entire length L, the maximum bending moment is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q39.
If Z and I are the section modulus and moment of inertia of the section, the shear force F and bending moment M at a section are related by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q40.
A closely coiled helical spring of radius R, contains n turns and is subjected to an axial load W. If the radius of the coil wire is r and modulus of rigidity of the coil material is C, the deflection of the coil is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
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