Strength of Materials MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Strength of Materials, a fundamental topic in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Strength of Materials 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 Strength of Materials mcq questions that explore various aspects of Strength of Materials problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Strength of Materials principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Mechanical Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Strength of Materials MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Mechanical Engineering topic.

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Q101.
Strain is equal to (where l = Original length, and δl = Change in length)
Discuss
Answer: (b).δl/l
Q102.
The total strain energy stored in a body is termed as
Discuss
Answer: (a).resilience
Q103.
Modulus of resilience is the proof resilience per unit volume of a material.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Correct
Q104.
In order to avoid sliding of masonry dam, the force of friction between the dam and soil should be at least __________ the total water pressure per metre length.
Discuss
Answer: (b).1.5 times
Q105.
In a beam subjected to pure bending, the intensity of stress in any fibre is __________ the distance of the fibre from the neutral axis.
Discuss
Answer: (d).directly proportional to
Q106.
A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b and depth d carries a central load W. Another beam 'B' of the same dimensions carries a central load equal to 2 W. The deflection of beam 'B' will be __________ as that of beam 'A'.
Discuss
Answer: (c).double
Discuss
Answer: (b).A uniformly distributed load spreads uniformly over the whole length of a beam.
Q108.
The ratio of the largest load in a test to the original cross-sectional area of the test piece is called
Discuss
Answer: (c).ultimate stress
Q109.
According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load of a column is given by p = π2 EI/Cl2. In the Euler's formula, the value of C for a column with one end fixed and the other end free, is
Discuss
Answer: (d).4
Discuss
Answer: (c).At the neutral axis of a beam, the bending stress is maximum.