Theory of Structures MCQs

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Q131.
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).
Q132.
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
Q133.
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.
Q134.
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
Q135.
An isolated load W is acting at a distance a from the left hand support, of a three hinged arch of span 2l and rise h hinged at the crown, the horizontal reaction at the support, is

a.

Wa/h

b.

Wa/2h

c.

2W/ha

d.

2h/Wa

Discuss
Answer: (b).Wa/2h
Q136.
The ratio of lateral strain to axial strain of a homogeneous material, is known

a.

Yield ratio

b.

Hooke's ratio

c.

Poisson's ratio

d.

Plastic ratio.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Poisson's ratio
Q137.
For beams of uniform strength, if depth is constant,

a.

width b ∝ M

b.

width b ∝ √M

c.

width b ∝ 3 √M

d.

width b ∝ 1/M

Discuss
Answer: (a).width b ∝ M
Q138.
The normal and tangential components of stress on an inclined plane through θ° to the direction of the force, will be equal if θ is

a.

45°

b.

30°

c.

60°

d.

90°

Discuss
Answer: (a).45°
Q139.
The eccentricity (e) of a hollow circular column, external diameter 25 cm, internal diameter 15 cm for an eccentric load 100 t for non-development of tension, is

a.

2.75 cm

b.

3.00 cm

c.

3.50 cm

d.

4.25 cm

Discuss
Answer: (d).4.25 cm
Q140.
Maximum shear stress theory for the failure of a material at the elastic limit, is known

a.

Guest's or Trecas' theory

b.

St. Venant's theory

c.

Rankine's theory

d.

Haig's theory

Discuss
Answer: (a).Guest's or Trecas' theory
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