Theory of Structures MCQs

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Q131.
The equivalent length of a column of length L, having both the ends hinged, is

a.

2L

b.

L

c.

L/2

d.

L/√2

Discuss
Answer: (b).L
Q132.
A steel rod of sectional area 250 sq. mm connects two parallel walls 5 m apart. The nuts at the ends were tightened when the rod was heated to 100°C. If Ξ±steel = 0.000012/C°, Esteel = 0.2 MN/mm², the tensile force developed at a temperature of 50°C, is

a.

80 N/mm²

b.

100 N/mm²

c.

120 N/mm²

d.

150 N/mm²

Discuss
Answer: (c).120 N/mm²
Q133.
The ratio of circumferential stress to the longitudinal stress in the walls of a cylindrical shell, due to flowing liquid, is

a.

1/2

b.

1

c.

1.5

d.

2

Discuss
Answer: (d).2
Q134.
The locus of reaction of a two hinged semi-circular arch, is

a.

straight line

b.

parabola

c.

circle

d.

hyperbola.

Discuss
Answer: (a).straight line
Q135.
The ratio of the area of cross-section of a circular section to the area of its core, is

a.

4

b.

8

c.

12

d.

16

Discuss
Answer: (d).16
Q136.
The yield moment of a cross section is defined as the moment that will just produce the yield stress in

a.

the outer most fibre of the section

b.

the inner most fibre of the section

c.

the neutral fibre of the section

d.

the fibre everywhere

Discuss
Answer: (a).the outer most fibre of the section
Q137.
The ratio of shear stress and shear strain of an elastic material, is

a.

Modulus of Rigidity

b.

Shear Modulus

c.

Young's Modulus

d.

both (a) and (b).

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (a) and (b).
Q138.
The ratio of the maximum deflections of a simply supported beam with a central load W and of a cantilever of same length and with a load W at its free end, is

a.

1/8

b.

1/10

c.

1/12

d.

1/16

Discuss
Answer: (d).1/16
Q139.
The greatest load which a spring can carry without getting permanently distorted, is called

a.

stiffness

b.

prof resilience

c.

proof stress

d.

proof load.

Discuss
Answer: (d).proof load.
Q140.
A three hinged arch is generally hinged at its supports and

a.

at one quarter span

b.

at the crown

c.

any where in the rib

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).any where in the rib
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