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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Q121.
When one plate overlaps the other and the two plates are riveted together with two rows of rivets, the joint is known as
Discuss
Answer: (b).double riveted lap joint
Q122.
When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is __________ the distance from the neutral axis.
Discuss
Answer: (b).directly proportional to
Q123.
The thermal or temperature stress is a function of
Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these
Q124.
The breaking stress is __________ the ultimate stress.
Discuss
Answer: (b).less than
Q125.
A bolt is made to pass through a tube and both of them are tightly fitted with the help of washers and nuts. If the nut is tightened, then
Discuss
Answer: (d).bolt is Under tension and tube is under compression
Q126.
A body is subjected to a tensile stress of 1200 MPa on one plane and another tensile stress of 600 MPa on a plane at right angles to the former. It is also subjected to a shear stress of 400 MPa on the same planes. The minimum normal stress will be
Discuss
Answer: (a).400 MPa
Discuss
Answer: (d).Stress is directly proportional to strain within elastic limit.
Q128.
In watches, the spring is used to absorb shocks and vibrations.
Discuss
Answer: (b).No
Q129.
The polar moment of inertia of a solid circular shaft of diameter (D) is
Discuss
Answer: (c).πD⁴/32
Discuss
Answer: (d).change in volume to the original volume